Childminder in Derby

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 flourish in the care of the kind, nurturing childminder and her assistants. They settle incredibly quickly and immerse themselves in the good-quality learning opportunities the childminder provides through her thoughtfully planned curriculum. This helps children to feel emotionally safe and secure. Children choose where they want to play and independently select resources and toys to enhance their activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder implements a rich curriculum that provides endless opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. She is passionate about ensuring that children have the freedom and time for outdoor learning. Children relish in their weekly trip to the farm and allotment. They are excited to go inside the chicken coop and tell the inspector how to collect the eggs safely. The childminder ignites children's awe and wonder about the world as she quickly calls them over, excited to show them that they have a small pumpkin growing. Children squeal with delight and call their friends over to show them too.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and considerate and their behaviour is exemplary. They learn these skills through watching and copying the behaviour of the childminder and her assistants, who are extremely patient and respectful of children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants have kind, caring and respectful relationships with the children. They encourage children to have a go, take safe risks and to look after one another. Children thrive in this environment and older children become excellent role models to the younger children. They ensure that they can reach the fruit at the table during snack time and encourage them to join in with the action songs. Children show positive attitudes towards their learning. n The childminder enjoys the time she has with children. She is committed to her role and is incredibly ambitious for all children. She values each child's uniqueness and nurtures their character. Children are confident and develop a positive sense of self. n The childminder and her assistants know the children exceptionally well. There are good procedures in place to monitor children's progress and quickly identify any gaps in their development. However, at times, the assistants do not help

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children to build on what they already know, especially during children's self- chosen play. For example, when the childminder identifies that children need support to remain focused, the assistants do not fully support children to develop this aspect of their learning. n The childminder works closely with other providers, early years settings and parents. She is continually looking for ways to improve her practice and shares

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21 July 2023 her learning and expertise with others. For example, the childminder has identified from parents' feedback that there are fewer groups for new parents to attend with their babies, following the COVID-19 pandemic. She provides a weekly baby sensory session for new parents to attend. Parents' feedback from this highlights that they find these sessions and advice from the childminder invaluable. n Parents are incredibly positive about the childminder. They talk about the exciting enrichment activities, such as swimming lessons, the childminder offers the children. Parents say how much they value the childminder's expert knowledge. The childminder forms extremely strong partnerships with families to gain an insight into children's lives. She adeptly weaves this information, such as children's interests, into her curriculum. This enables all children to have the best possible start to their educational journey.

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need to do better?

n Children learn to take responsibility for themselves and their individual needs. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to manage their self-care. For example, they provide a step in the bathroom so that children can access what they need. Children find their own boots from a box and help to tidy up. They learn the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. n The childminder and her assistants work well together. They discuss their practice, and the childminder shares her wealth of knowledge with her assistants. However, supervision sessions are not yet embedded or fully effective at helping the assistants to raise the quality of their teaching to a higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder helps her assistants to stay up to date with changes in legislation through discussions and sharing information. She has an array of training materials she uses to ensure that they are all confident in following safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder considers potential risks in her home, garden and on outings and ensures that she keeps children safe. She ensures that sleeping children are regularly checked. The childminder is well organised and prepared in the event of an accident.

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should:

n help assistants to build on what children already know during their self-chosen play n strengthen the procedures in place for the supervision of assistants to focus on

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should:

21 July 2023 the quality of interactions and raising their teaching practice to a consistently high standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206046 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10289184 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 46 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Spondon, Derbyshire. She employs five assistants and works with two on a daily basis. The childminder and two of her assistants hold early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 setting. n The inspector viewed the setting, inside and outside, and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how the curriculum is implemented and how children's progress is monitored. n The inspector spoke to children and joined their play. n Parents spoke to the inspector and left written comments and feedback, which the inspector took account of. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about her curriculum and what she wants children to learn.

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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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