Wright, Wendy Lorraine Anne

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has a very ambitious curriculum for all children. Her curriculum is centred around communication, language and independence. Children continually show deep levels of engagement as the childminder invites them to join in and play with carefully planned activities. Children feel valued and important as the childminder sparks conversation while sharing a meal with them. They each have the chance to talk about their home life and activities they participate in, including religious practices they follow. This promotes children's self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has a clear intent behind all activities she offers. As a result of her skilful interactions, each activity has a positive impact on the children's development. The childminder teaches children to be mindful of the impact their behaviour may have on others. As a result, children begin to become empathetic and offer comfort to others. The childminder supports children to share and learn to take turns. She is an exemplary role model as she is very polite and respectful to the children. Consequently, children learn from her and kindly offer toys and pens to their friends. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as the childminder demonstrates how to safely use scooters and bicycles. Children develop resilience as the childminder and their friends encourage them to try again when they lose balance.

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n The childminder takes children on outings to explore and learn about the world around them. They go on the bus and train to other towns, where they frequently visit museums and cafes. The childminder encourages children to order and pay for their own snack and drink. This helps children to develop their confidence in new environments and supports their early mathematical development. n The childminder teaches children new vocabulary, such as 'autumn' and 'deciduous'. Children show prior learning as they confidently explain that leaves change colour on deciduous trees but not on evergreen ones. The childminder skilfully adapts her teaching to meet the needs of all children. When children struggle with the pronunciation of new words, she ensures that she repeats the words clearly. n The childminder has an exceptional skill for teaching children early reading skills and developing their love for books. Children show a deep understanding of

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stories they have read with the childminder. They can retell these stories through creative activities while providing in-depth commentary. The childminder supports older children with early phonics. Children are proud to read aloud a variety of the early phonic sounds they have learned.

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25 September 2023 n The childminder uses her outstanding knowledge of child development to accurately assess children's developmental stages. She understands the sequence in which children need to learn things. The childminder adapts activities to children's interests. For example, when children show an interest in sensory bottles, the childminder seizes the opportunity to practise early mathematical skills by counting bubbles. n The childminder swiftly identifies possible delays in children's development. She implements techniques to overcome these and close any gaps. The childminder adapts her provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She seeks support from external agencies and uses effective strategies to help children learn and develop. This helps children with SEND achieve the best possible outcomes. n Children learn to become independent at mealtimes. The childminder eats with

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the children and is a role model for how to behave when eating. She teaches children how to use a knife and fork and which foods are halal. n The childminder teaches children to be inclusive and celebrate diversity. She ensures that children learn the meaning behind different festivals and understand why and how others choose to celebrate. Children learn to accept people who may look, act or sound differently to themselves. The childminder is learning some Arabic phrases to support younger children who are also learning this language. The childminder teaches children how to positively tackle discrimination. n Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides. They say their children have 'bloomed' since attending and have made exceptional progress in their development. The childminder prides herself on her open communication with parents when she shares their children's next steps and stages in learning.

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As a result, children swiftly achieve their learning goals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding roles and responsibilities. She knows how to make referrals to local authorities, including allegations made about herself, and where to seek advice if needed. The childminder understands a wide range of safeguarding aspects, including the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder keeps children safe within her home as she understands and takes action to minimise any risks that are present on play equipment. She teaches children about road safety to keep them safe within their local community. The childminder teaches older children how to keep themselves safe online and how to tackle any incidents of bullying.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464682 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10295486 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 8 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Alvaston, Derbyshire. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 7am until 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early years education for 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 they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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