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 are happy in the childminder's home. They are very settled and understand the routine. The childminder explains to children what is happening next and provides comfort when children need it. Children are excited to blow bubbles in the garden when the childminder demonstrates how to do this. Children safely use climbing equipment and slides as the childminder reminds them of her rules and how to behave when using the larger equipment. Children are kind to their friends and use their manners when prompted by the childminder. They offer turns to their friends when they have finished using toys. The childminder explains to children how sharing is kind and how sharing makes their friends happy. Children praise themselves and their friends when they achieve a goal, as they imitate the praise they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder has ambitions for all children to become confident and independent. Children learn to become independent as the childminder teaches them how to apply sun cream and put on their sunhats. Children learn how to use knives safely as the childminder supports them to cut bananas. Children show good small-muscle skills as the childminder shows them how to use a water dispenser to fill small containers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear curriculum and understands what she wants children to achieve before they move on to their next stage of learning. She focuses on children becoming independent and confident. For example, the childminder teaches children to put on their own shoes, wash their hands and wipe their face. n The childminder plans for children's next steps in learning to help them make progress. She creates activities that children enjoy based on their interests. However, at times, the childminder overcomplicates adult-led activities. This leads to children becoming distracted, rather than focusing on the main learning intent of the activity. n The childminder takes the children on outings in the community, such as to the library, the farm and local toddler groups. This gives children the opportunity to socialise with a wider network of other children, as well as getting to know their local area.

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n The childminder supports children's physical development. She provides a range of activities for children to practise their skills. For example, children use their large-muscle skills as the childminder teaches them how to ride scooters and rocking horses safely. n The childminder promotes a love of books and reading. Children have access to a wide range of diverse books. The childminder reads books enthusiastically and

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need to do better?

5 September 2023 allows children time to talk about what they can see in the books. Children are confident when they ask the childminder to read another story. n The childminder focuses on communication and language. She uses simple questions when speaking to young children, and they enjoy having a two-way conversation with her. She gives children time to respond when she asks them a question. The childminder introduces new words to children to expand their vocabulary, such as 'a horse is galloping'. n The childminder introduces early mathematical concepts. She teaches children to recognise simple shapes and then find items which match the shapes. Children are beginning to learn to count objects and enjoy counting the hula hoops in the garden. n The childminder provides children with healthy home-cooked meals and snacks. She teaches children that apples are healthy and nutritious. However, young children drink sugary drinks throughout the day, which does not prioritise their

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need to do better?

oral health. n The childminder spends time on her professional development. She reflects on her practice and attends training which benefits the children in her care. For example, she attended a speech and language course to provide further support to some children. As a result, the childminder is able to quickly close any gaps in learning. n Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive. They explain how well the childminder communicates with them and involves them in their child's learning. They receive daily diaries and information from the childminder. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to support children. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her home is secure and external doors are locked. She assesses the risks and hazards that children may encounter and minimises these. The childminder performs regular fire drills, which ensures that children are safe in the event of an emergency. The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities and can identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She also understands the process to follow if an allegation is made against her or anyone in her household. The childminder understands safeguarding aspects, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines.

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should:

n simplify planned activities to focus more precisely on learning intentions n strengthen arrangements for promoting children's healthy lifestyles to include

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493729 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10286099 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 5 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. She provides funded early years education to children aged two-, three- and four-years old.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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 spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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

5 September 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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