Helen Marie Ault

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's home and show a strong sense of safety and security. All children move around their surroundings confidently, choosing their play. They are supported by the childminder to negotiate steps safely to go outside and demonstrate good physical skills and spatial awareness as they run around the garden. The childminder and her assistants interact well and join in the children's play. They talk to the children and make suggestions, extending their learning. For example, children use their small-muscle skills to swirl water around a tray. The childminder shows the children how to use pipettes, to help strengthen their fingers. The children copy her and squeeze the water out, spurting the water into containers. This excites the children, who scream with delight as the water splashes.

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The provision is good

The children have positive attitudes to their learning and love playing outside. The childminder asks them to take it in turns to climb onto a rocker, where children count with the assistant as they rock backwards and forwards to 10. Children sing a song about rowing a boat, supporting their speaking skills. The assistant joins in with the singing and encourages the children to scream loudly as they sing about the crocodile. This inspires some of the children who run off, pretending to be chased by a crocodile.

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need to do better?

n A well-planned and structured curriculum includes support for children's future learning. The childminder plans opportunities for children to take part in activities to strengthen their fingers. This helps in their preparation for writing or opening lunch boxes in readiness for school. For example, older children are provided with chalk and draw whales and rainbows, using their fingers and thumbs. Younger children pick up sand with their fingers and swirl it around in a tray. n The childminder helps children to develop their creative skills. She encourages the children to explore a variety of materials, this includes feathers, pipe cleaners, tissue paper and stickers. Children enjoy feeling the textures of the materials and giggle as the assistant tickles them with a feather. The childminder holds conversations with children as they make their creations. This helps to develop their speaking skills effectively.

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n The childminder plans and delivers learning that children enjoy and helps them develop in all areas. She expands on children's experiences, so that they learn about the world around them. The childminder provides children with various outings. For example, she takes them to farms, so the children can learn about farm animals and meet other children. n The childminder and her assistants encourage the children to behave well and to

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28 June 2023 be caring and kind. They are positive role models and teach children to play cooperatively. They praise children with comments, such as 'good girl, good boy' or 'well done'. However, the childminder and her assistants do not always explain to children what they are being praised for, so the children are aware of their achievements. n The childminder and her assistants encourage children to develop their independence skills. As a result, one-year-old children are already becoming independent. They can find their own shoes and are feeding themselves with a spoon. Three- and four-year-old children are doing many self-care tasks on their own. For example, they put on their shoes, help to tidy away toys and walk independently upstairs to wash their hands. n Partnership with parents is effective. The childminder shares information with them by sending photos home and talking to them at drop off and collection

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times. This helps to keep parents up to date about their child's progress and learning. Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides. They speak highly of how the childminder cares for their children. n The childminder has put in place appropriate support for her assistants. She holds meetings with them to discuss the children's learning and observes their practice and identifies appropriate training. However, these do not give the assistants the necessary feedback they need to effectively encourage the children to think. For example, occasionally, the assistants do not give children time to think when they ask questions. In addition, they ask many questions that only require one word answers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of child protection issues. They regularly complete training to update their knowledge and learn about other safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she or her assistants have concerns about a child's welfare. She knows who to contact if there is an allegation made against herself or her assistants. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the home to ensure the safety of the children. The childminder encourages the children to keep themselves safe. For example, children are taught how to climb up and down stairs safely.

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should:

n develop the way praise is given, so children are aware of what they are being praised for and their achievements n provider further support for assistants to develop their interactions, so children

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28 June 2023 are consistently given more time to think when they are asked questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433961 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10285516 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hatton, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, the week at Christmas and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with two assistants daily.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's provision and discussed how she organises and implements her curriculum. n The childminder took part in a joint observation with the inspector. The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The children spoke with the inspector and invited her into their play at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector observed interactions and the conversations between the childminder, assistants and children and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The parents wrote written statements for the inspector, so she could take into

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account their views. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her and her assistant's training and how she evaluates her practice. n The childminder showed the inspector her relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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