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 and her assistant provide children with a warm welcome into the engaging environment. They promote children's emotional and social development well. Children are happy, comfortable and develop secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Children are curious and motivated to learn and demonstrate good self-esteem. They are familiar with the routines of the day and confidently choose what they would like to play with. The childminder and her assistant know the children in their care well and this allows them to tailor the curriculum to each child's individual needs and interests. Children are kind to each other and invite their friends to share resources in the mud kitchen. They understand expectations for behaviour and willingly help with tasks, such as tidying up the toys.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder and her assistant provide healthy snacks and meals. Children make choices about foods they like as they thread pieces of fruit onto skewers for their snack. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, they routinely visit the parks and walk to the local library to borrow books. They engage in interesting activities that help to develop their hand-eye coordination, such as creating Rangoli patterns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant know the children well and speak confidently about children's capabilities. They assess what children know, understand and can do, and provide experiences that link to what children need to learn next. n The childminder and her assistant promote children's communication and language skills well. For example, they use stories to encourage children to talk about familiar characters. Children describe the 'Gruffalo's' poisonous wart and pointy toes. The childminder and her assistant model sounds and single words clearly and repeat words for children to copy. The childminder and her assistant enthusiastically extend children's vocabulary by adding more complex words, and take their time to listen and allow children time to talk. n The childminder and her assistant weave learning into children's play. For example, as they play outside, they notice the moon is still visible and talk about

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how different it looks at night. However, they do not fully extend older children's mathematical learning. For example, when children decide to count cake cases, they complete the task easily. The childminder and her assistant do not extend the learning to challenge children's understanding, such as more and less. n Children are curious and eager to explore opportunities available to them. For instance, they enjoy developing their imagination as they explore craft activities. The childminder and her assistant talk to children about festivals and

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6 November 2023 celebrations. They show them pictures of Rangoli patterns and talk about why Diwali is celebrated. Children enjoy creating their own Rangoli patterns. However, when coloured rice and lentils do not stick to the paper, the childminder and her assistant are too quick to solve the problem for them. Consequently, children are not supported to work out what they could do differently for themselves. n The childminder helps children to foster healthy lifestyles. She provides them with healthy snacks, including new fruit for them to try. The childminder and her assistant extend children's knowledge and understanding of healthy foods as they talk to them about fruits they enjoy. n The childminder and her assistant support children to develop their independence and promote children's self-care skills well. Children manage and attend to their own personal needs. For example, before going outside to play

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they put on their own coats and persevere with difficult zips. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are grateful for the nurturing care their children receive from the childminder and her assistant. They can see the progress their children are making in their learning and talk about how much their children love attending. n The childminder and her assistant reflect on how they can improve the provision. They access a range of professional development opportunities to improve their practice. For example, they have completed training to support children when they move to school. The childminder talks about now focusing on children's independence and ability to build relationships with others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the signs which could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. They are clear about their responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder and her assistant supervise children constantly as they play, both indoors and outdoors, and while they are eating. This ensures children's safety while they are in her care. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them about being careful not to trip over the long skirt of the dressing-up costume they are wearing.

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should:

n allow children opportunities to solve problems for themselves before providing potential solutions n strengthen the teaching for mathematics, to better support older children's mathematical knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496080 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10300956 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 9 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and curriculum planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the children, the childminder and her assistant. She also took account of the written views of

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parents. The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children attending. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included evidence of qualifications, the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and other household members, and a sample of policies.

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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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6 November 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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