Hubbard, Dawn

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

The childminder has created a highly stimulating and engaging environment for the children while keeping the feeling of a family home that is cosy and comforting. Children show great big smiles when the childminder greets them at the door. They are eager to share stories of what they have been doing since they last attended. Children take off their shoes and hang up their coats, and with a quick wave to their grown up, they are off to explore. This routine, implemented by the childminder, helps to promote positive behaviour. Children are confident in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the curriculum, which she implements well. She plans interesting activities that encourage children to be curious and enjoy learning. When children are intrigued by insects, the childminder encourages them to explore in the garden. Children eagerly look at a snail that is munching on a leaf. The childminder tells the children about 'antennae' and the children compare this with a caterpillar. Children say, 'They don't have antennae but they do have lots of legs'.

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The provision is good

Children have a love for books. This is enhanced through regular trips to the local library and the engagement in fun reading competitions. Children excitedly bring books from home to share with their friends. The children show that they feel safe and secure. For example, the childminder invites children to snuggle with her on the sofa to listen to stories.

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need to do better?

n Children relish their outdoor play time. The childminder plans thoughtful, useful trips for children every week. She considers trips in the community to be an important source of learning for children. She links trips to enhance children's knowledge and build on what they already know, which supports their ongoing good progress. For instance, children begin to build important social skills in preparation for nursery or primary school when they mix with new children and engage with new experiences. Children are gaining knowledge of their diverse community. n The childminder talks and interacts well with the children. She has conversations with children as they enjoy activities around the table, in the playroom and in the garden. The childminder has a good knowledge of the importance of language and supports children by, for example, constantly talking as they play. However, the childminder does not fully help children to correctly pronounce

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need to do better?

some of the words they say, to support their speaking skills. n The childminder has a good knowledge of all children that attend her setting. She fully understands their unique personalities and what they like and dislike.

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need to do better?

2 August 2023 This helps her to plan a wide range of activities that she knows children will enjoy. However, in her eagerness for the children to have a go at more activities, the childminder often interrupts the children as they play. This means that they do not have the time to become deeply engrossed in their choice of activity before they are moved on to the next. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and they value the range of experiences she offers their children. The childminder keeps parents informed and updated about their child's progress and what they need to learn next. She shares strategies that parents can use at home to continue to support their child's learning and development. For example, she gives children activity sheets to complete with their parents. The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She understands that this is

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important in order to help provide consistency for children's progression and development. n Children are supported to learn how to look after themselves as they use the toilet and wash their hands independently. Children butter their freshly toasted crumpets, pour their own drinks and name the fruit that they are having for snack. In addition, children decide that they need to wear coats outside in the rain and have a go at doing zips themselves. The childminder celebrates their achievements with high-fives and smiles, helping to raise their self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. She knows the recording and reporting procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and additional training in the wider aspects of safeguarding. She has an awareness of female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder routinely carries out risk assessments in her home and on outings. She has attended paediatric first-aid training. This equips her with the knowledge to know how to respond should a child have an accident.

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should:

n help children to hear the correct sounds of words, to help support their speaking skills n provide opportunities for children to become deeply engaged in their chosen activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395016 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10289255 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 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Heanor, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 all the areas of the home used for minding and discussed activities with the childminder. The childminder explained her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions with children, inside and outside, and the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector read testimonials from a number of parents. She spoke to children at various times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation to support the childminder's professional development and safeguarding knowledge.

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Inspection activities

2 August 2023 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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