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 feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder encourages children to be kind to each other. Older children help younger children to find their shoes to go outside. Children enjoy the outside environment. They use their independent skills and decide what they want to play with. The childminder encourages the children to develop their small-muscle skills. She demonstrates how to scoop up the sand with a spoon to fill the buckets and containers. Children enjoy this experience and stay engaged for long periods of time. Older children develop their imagination as they talk about a witch on a broom and make magical potions. They explain how to do this and shake the sand to mix the ingredients.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and encourages them to do things for themselves. Children learn to turn on the water tap and scream with delight as the water splashes on their feet. Younger children jump up and down splashing in the puddles, strengthening their legs. Older children make footprints and take big and little steps. The childminder uses this experience well. Together they count the footprints and compare the sizes of their feet, from the smallest to the biggest. This is helping children to develop their mathematical skills through play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a sequenced curriculum that considers children's individual learning needs. She knows the children well and understands what they can do. She plans experiences to develop their knowledge and future learning. For example, children learn how to use toothbrushes as they brush pretend teeth and talk about what is good for them to eat. They listen and concentrate as the childminder extends this experience well and reads a story about going to the dentist. n The childminder supports children's language skills well. She repeats words so children can hear the correct punctuation. The childminder introduces new words, such as syringe and injection, to expand the children's vocabulary as they talk about visiting the dentist. However, the childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to her questions as she asks them in quick succession. This means children are not always supported to develop their

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thinking and speaking skills. n The childminder encourages children to develop their self-help skills. She supports children to learn good hygiene practices. Children are reminded to wipe their noses and dispose of tissues appropriately. They learn to wash their hands before mealtimes and after playing outside and using the toilet. Children learn to put away their toys before starting a new task and before having their lunch.

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10 August 2023 n The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour. She is a good role model and talks to children in a calming manner. Children learn to be polite and use good manners, such as saying 'Please' and 'Thank you', particularly during mealtimes. They take turns and share the resources as they play. For example, children enjoy looking at interactive books. The childminder encourages them to wait patiently for their turn to lift the flaps. Children do this and excitingly share with their friends what they can see underneath each flap. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that the childminder is enthusiastic and well organised. The childminder sends parents photos of children's achievements and discusses their learning with the parents. This enables parents to support children's learning at home. n The childminder finds out about the experiences children have at home. She

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need to do better?

creates opportunities for children to broaden their knowledge. For example, children learn to care for animals during visits to the local farm. They feed the animals, brush rabbits and learn when to touch and when not to touch the other animals. n The childminder reflects on her practice and demonstrates a good capacity to improve. She completes training and joins webinars to extend her knowledge. This has helped her develop the way she plans and supports children's learning. The childminder now focuses more on children's interests and enables them to take the lead in their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and knows the signs to look out for that indicate a child is at harm. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare or an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She understands local safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. The childminder supervises children well and carries out risk assessments to identify and remove any potential hazards for children.

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should:

n provide children more time to answer and respond to questions to develop their thinking and speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492933 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10295569 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 12 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Melbourne, Derbyshire. She operates on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays, the week at Christmas and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 2. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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 completed a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she organises and implements her curriculum. n The childminder took part in a joint observation with the inspector. n The parents spoke to the inspector and provided written statements about the childminder's service. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The children spoke with the inspector and invited her into their play at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact this had on children's learning.

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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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