Brown, Vicky

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 show they are familiar with the areas they play in and feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder gives reassurance to children who need support in their play, engaging well with them and encouraging them to find other resources to develop their ideas. The childminder skilfully teaches children mathematical vocabulary and concepts as she plays alongside them. She provides a wealth of opportunities that promote learning about numbers and patterns. For example, as children explore a box of buttons, they talk about patterns. Children line up the buttons and carefully touch each one as they count. They match the quantity to the numeral, building on their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language. Children join in with singing rhymes and songs and listen to stories attentively. They are highly engaged and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. The childminder uses books and themed activities to develop communication and introduce new vocabulary. Children demonstrate new knowledge by telling the inspector that a baby worm is called a 'wormlet'. Children develop a love of reading as they recite familiar phrases and learn new words to build on their existing vocabulary. The childminder provides children with opportunities to strengthen their physical skills. For example, children develop their core strength as they dance with streamers. They balance along beams, climb steps and slide down slides. These activities help their balance and coordination.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and qualified childminder has a strong understanding of typical child development. Her curriculum focuses on supporting children's next steps in learning while following their interests. The childminder helps children build on what they know and can do over time to help prepare them for the move to school. n The childminder sends digital messages to parents about their child's day and the activities they have been doing. She invites them to share information about children's experiences at home. The childminder frequently takes the children on outings to further support their learning. She often incorporates the children's current interests and visits a farm to help children learn more about animals. Children also benefit from attending toddler groups to learn how to socialise with children of a similar age. n The childminder effectively interacts with the children as they play. She has

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conversations with them and listens attentively to what they say. However, there are times when the childminder asks lots of questions in quick succession. This means that children do not have the time they need to think, respond and expand their understanding.

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need to do better?

23 August 2023 n Children are provided with a selection of fruit for snacks and home-cooked meals each day. They are involved in the development of the menu and are encouraged to make healthy choices. Parents speak highly of the childminder and say she provides a 'home-from-home' for their children. n Children learn to behave well. They respond positively to the childminder's expectations, for instance, when she reminds them to use 'walking feet' inside. In addition, children are learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder shows them how to carry scissors safely and then asks them to show her what they have learned when tidying up. n The childminder promotes diversity and inclusion in her work with young children. She reads books about people's differences and talks to the children about what makes them similar and unique. Children use mirrors to explore their facial features, exclaiming, 'I look like me'. They compare eye colours and

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hairstyles. The local open spaces and outings that the childminder offers encourage children to understand their community, learn to respect one another, and value where they live. n The childminder works alongside other childminders to share good practice and support her professional development. The childminder says recent learning about early literacy has helped her to develop her provision around stories and rhymes. This positively impacts children's communication, language and literacy skills and the confidence to express themselves. The childminder has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her setting and is committed to improving.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection concerns and is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge up to date, for example, through regular training. The childminder knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She understands the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has attended paediatric first-aid training. This ensures she has the knowledge to know how to respond should a child have an accident.

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should:

n allow children enough time to think and respond to questions asked to support their thinking, communication and language skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355840 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10289226 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 6 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Swanwick, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at degree level.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. She spoke to children at various points through the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding during the inspection. The childminder talked about the activities she plans for the children and her learning intentions.

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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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