Childminder in Derbyshire

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 and settled in the care of the nurturing childminder, who supports their emotional needs with warmth and cuddles. Children build strong bonds with the childminder. For example, they call her name with excitement to show off the tower they have made with bricks. Together, they count how many bricks they have used to make the tower, which develops children's counting skills. The childminder builds on opportunities for children to develop their independence skills during daily routines. Children learn to pour their drinks and spread butter on their crackers at snack time. They learn how to manage their personal care needs with support from the childminder. As a result, older children can independently use the toilet and wash their hands.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the homely setting the childminder provides. The experienced childminder understands how children learn and develop. The environment is well organised and appealing to children. The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating activities and provides resources that capture the children's interest. This helps children to remain engaged in their play and learning. The childminder adapts her teaching to support the children's different ages and stages of development. Children thoroughly enjoy music and story time, as the childminder makes these activities enjoyable and interactive. She provides props for younger children to engage in peekaboo songs. Older children excitedly join in action songs and singing. This enables children to practise and develop their language skills.

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n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. She speaks clearly when asking children open questions about their play and encourages them to think and respond. The childminder also provides story sacks for children to take home and share with their parents, which provides them with additional opportunities to continue to hear language at home. n The childminder uses mealtimes to support children's independence and talks to them about the importance of healthy eating. As the children eat strawberries, the childminder talks about them being juicy and explains that they are a healthy food choice. Children are encouraged to use their cutlery independently and demonstrate good table manners as they talk among their friends. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and keeps them well informed about their child's day. The childminder and her co-childminder send

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parents photos of their children during the day. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. They say that their children have developed and gained new knowledge since starting with the childminder. Parents say that they feel reassured as their children are eager to go to the childminder's setting. n The childminder knows the children well and identifies their individual next steps

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7 July 2023 in learning. She plans activities which follow children's current interests. However, occasionally, the delivery of some planned activities does not focus on the children's precise next steps. n The childminder plans activities for children to work together. She models taking turns and being kind to others when ordering and making drinks in the role-play cafe. Children respond positively and learn to work together during their play as they take turns to take orders and prepare drinks for their friends. n The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of different mathematical concepts. She sets up creative activities and demonstrates paying with money during role play. At snack times, the childminder talks about the different shapes of the crackers. Children are also encouraged to count steps as they walk. n The childminder and her co-childminder gather information from parents when

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children start at the setting. They find out about children's starting points and use them to plan their next steps and build on their previous experiences. For example, children learn new skills as they bake cakes. They take these to share with the residents at a local care home, where they enjoy the company of people who have lived long and interesting lives. n The childminder supports children's understanding of different family dynamics. Children enjoy talking to their friends about the family photos they have brought from home. The childminder discusses the similarities and differences between their families. This helps children to learn about diversity. n The childminder plans creative art and craft activities to build on children's home celebrations. She uses planned occasions during the year to provide opportunities for children to explore cultural festivals. Children use their imagination as they explore with paints and textures. Families share their home

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culture and bring foods from home for the children to try.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She recognises the signs and symptoms which may indicate that children are at risk of harm. The childminder understands how to manage allegations and knows the correct reporting procedures. The premises are safe, secure and well maintained, which contributes to keeping children safe. Daily risk assessments are carried out to help minimise hazards in the setting, indoors and outdoors. The childminder has a thorough recruitment process to ensure that assistants working with children are suitable. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by accessing regular training.

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should:

7 July 2023 n strengthen the delivery of activities to incorporate children's next steps in learning and build on what they need to learn next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473383 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10289436 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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Total number of places

Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She works from premises in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. The childminder works alongside a co- childminder and is registered to work with two assistants.

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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 setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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