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

On arrival, children are eager to enter the childminder's home and play. The childminder welcomes children warmly and supports them to settle quickly. The childminder and assistants are kind, nurturing and attentive. They listen to children share their thoughts and feelings, which helps children feel valued and heard.

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The provision is good

Children grow in confidence in the childminder's care. They sing a song about different parts of the body. The childminder leads the singing, reminding children of the actions. She asks the children if they would like to sing it by themselves, and all children are eager to perform. One by one, children sing and do the actions independently and with confidence. The childminder and assistants praise the children profusely. They have clear and consistent expectations for children's behaviour. Children patiently wait their turn and encourage their friends.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy construction. They carefully fit blocks together as they decide what they should create. The childminder and assistants sit with the children and support them to develop their ideas and thinking skills. They add challenge by introducing magnetic building materials. Children explore these and marvel at how they stick together and pull apart, developing their small-muscle skills as they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care. She supports new starters to settle in and asks parents to share children's preferences and routines from home. The childminder and her assistants regularly observe and assess children's learning. They have a strong understanding of child development and what individual children's capabilities are. This helps them to plan effectively for children's next steps in learning. n On the whole, children are motivated and keen to join in with planned activities. Circle time is focused on developing children's concentration during group activities and encouraging their engagement. Older children show that they are listening and eager to join in. However, due to the length of the activity, younger children struggle to maintain focus and grow restless as their attention fades. n The childminder and assistants promote children's communication and language

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well. They model correct pronunciation when children mispronounce words. The childminder and assistants read many stories to the children and ask them questions to check their understanding. They narrate children's play and teach them new words, encouraging lots of conversation. Children delight in joining in with familiar songs. The childminder's assistants introduce simple sign language to children to enhance their communication skills. Children become confident talkers and express themselves well.

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11 July 2023 n The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. She provides nutritional, home-cooked meals for children. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines, such as handwashing before meals and after using the toilet. She plans fun and memorable activities to promote oral hygiene. Parents comment the childminder's input has a positive impact on children's routines at home and understanding why brushing their teeth is so important. n The childminder and her assistants hold regular discussions about children's development. They select training which will enhance children's learning and well-being. The childminder feels that children need additional support to manage their emotions. She has signed up to attend a level 2 course on children's mental health, so she can better support children's emotional well- being. n The childminder plans outings to build children's understanding of different

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need to do better?

professions. Children go for a tour of a nearby police station to learn what police officers do. They visit a local fire station where children learn about the dangers of fire. The childminder encourages children to talk about what their parents do for work and develops their knowledge of people who help us. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed about their children's development. When necessary, she supports parents to seek the services of other professionals to promote the best outcomes for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment that they feel extremely lucky to have found her and are regularly amazed at what children learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. They attend regular safeguarding updates and keep their paediatric first-aid certificate current. The childminder and assistants know the possible signs and indicators of abuse. They are clear on the actions they should take if they have concerns a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder ensures children are supervised closely and that her home is a safe environment. She teaches children strategies to help keep themselves safe on outings, such as quoting, 'Hands on the car so I know where you are.'

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should:

n review the organisation of circle time to help younger children remain engaged and motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470153 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10288855 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 19 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Church Gresley, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two childminding assistants. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistants and the children. n Children happily interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. 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

11 July 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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