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

The childminder is calm, caring and kind with the children that she cares for. Children are confident, happy and settled in the childminder's home-from-home environment. They enjoy close bonds with the childminder and they regularly share cuddles and comfort, to help children to have a secure attachment and build their self-assurance. Babies and young children are beginning to understand and comply with daily routines. For example, babies search for their wipes when they see the childminder get out the changing mat. The childminder ensures that children are comfortable during nappy changing. For example, she sings nursery rhymes and chats animatedly to children to keep them occupied.

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The provision is good

Children learn new skills as they receive support from the childminder. For example, as babies begin to crawl the childminder moves objects out of their reach. This motivates them to crawl further and the childminder delightedly cheers as they achieve. Babies respond with cheery smiles and clap to themselves happily. They show a strong sense of achievement.

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The provision is good

The childminder gives top priority to developing children's communication and language. The relationship that the childminder has with the children is delightful. Babies babble happily to the childminder and she responds with new words and animated facial expressions to extend their communication. The childminder names objects that children are playing with and exploring to expand the vocabulary of early talkers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and plans a curriculum that reflects their individual learning needs. She uses assessment successfully to identify what children already know and what they need to learn next. She makes sure that resources are easily accessible. However, the resources the childminder provides for babies to play with are generally of the same colour, size and texture. This means that babies cannot fully explore using all of their senses. n Children often visit the local community and learn about the wider world around them. This builds on their awareness of others and they learn about respecting other people. The childminder takes the children to visit the library, where they can listen to stories and explore books about their interests. Children make new friends when they attend playgroups with the childminder. These activities help children to develop their social skills and confidence. Children have the social

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need to do better?

skills they need for future learning. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs and to support the families of children she cares for. Parents are very satisfied with the provision. The childminder regularly shares

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need to do better?

25 August 2023 information about activities and children's individual progress. However, she does not consistently provide parents with information about how they can continue children's learning at home to support continuity in their development. n The childminder reflects on her own practice and environment. She has a good network with local childminders and they meet regularly to share good practice and ideas. The childminder prioritises her professional development by accessing varied and valuable training. This supports the effective running of her setting, which helps to improve outcomes for children. n Children enjoy a wide range of balanced and nutritious snacks and meals, which the childminder prepares on a daily basis. This helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of safe food preparation for children and young babies, to avoid the risk of choking hazards.

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need to do better?

She prepares bottles of milk following current guidance. n The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active in play. They have a safe space in the garden to climb up and down steps, slide down the slide and balance on beams. In addition, the childminder takes children on daily walks and outings, such as to parks and nature spots. This helps children to learn the large physical skills they need to explore their environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe from potential harm. She demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder helps keep her knowledge of local and current safeguarding issues fresh through regular contact with and updates from her local authority. The premises and areas where children play are safe and secure. The childminder regularly checks babies and young children when they are sleeping. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping safe. For example, she teaches the children about road safety. She uses reins and pushchairs when needed to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for babies to explore using all of their senses n strengthen information shared with parents to help them continue children's learning at home, to support continuity in their development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493545 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10289403 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 4 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Repton, Derbyshire. She operates her childminding service all year round, from 7am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year 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 childminder. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and discussed the early years curriculum with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and considered the quality of the education and its impact on the children's progress and development. n Parents shared their written feedback of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder evaluated some activities with the inspector and considered the impact on children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 August 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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