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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children arrive happy and eager to start the day. Indoor play resources are readily available, which engage children's interest and help them confidently make choices about their learning and play. Younger children delight in exploring coloured scarves and giggle as the childminder engages them in a game of peekaboo. The childminder is skilled in fostering positive relationships with children. This helps children to settle quickly, and they frequently go to her for cuddles and seek assistance when needed. Space is organised effectively by the childminder. This enables children to explore and move around safely. The childminder knows children well. She provides activities that children enjoy and help develop their skills, such as learning how to use scissors safely to cut paper.

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The provision is good

The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries. She helps children to make positive choices as she guides them to play cooperatively and learn how to take turns and share toys during games. Children learn to show respect and kindness towards one another and willingly help to tidy away. The childminder supports children's learning and development well. For example, her interactions during play activities build on children's language and mathematical skills effectively. Children develop positive self-esteem as their efforts and achievements are praised and encouraged.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises her time effectively to provide children with a wide range of activities to support their learning and development. The childminder takes children on regular outings and arranges play experiences outside the home. For example, children go on walks to the childminder's allotment, where they observe how vegetables grow in the soil. This helps to broaden children's understanding of the natural world. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills throughout the day. Children persevere when putting on coats and boots to go outside. They know when to wash their hands and get tissues to wipe their noses. Children recognise their needs and confidently communicate with the childminder when they feel tired, hungry or thirsty. n Children enjoy playing outside and benefit from regular opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. The childminder has a good range of play equipment to

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support children's physical development, such as sit-on rides and a large sand pit. However, the childminder does not always ensure younger children are able to access toys that sustain their interests. At times, activities provided for older children focus on skills they have already mastered. This limits the progress children are able to make.

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10 November 2023 n The childminder has a wide range of books that she displays attractively within easy reach of children. She encourages children to frequently access the cosy area with their self-chosen book. Children delight in turning the pages and use the illustrations to help them recall the story. They explore different textures with their fingers and develop their use of expression when reading aloud. Regular story times with the childminder help to extend children's language and vocabulary. n Children enjoy engaging in mark-making activities. Younger children show fascination as they move their hands and create pencil lines across paper. Older children beam with delight as they are supported to make marks to symbolise the letters in their names. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to build strength in their hand muscles. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well

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informed of children's progress and offers ideas for supporting learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder's commitment and feel reassured that children are cared for by an experienced practitioner in a safe environment. Parents value the 'incredible adventures' that children experience. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She supports children sensitively and gives them time to regulate their emotions and consider their actions. When children need support, the childminder gives clear and gentle explanations to help children understand why things have happened and consider the feelings of others. Children are well-mannered and polite. They learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' as they sit together at mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She can identify the signs and symptoms which indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a secure understanding of local safeguarding concerns and knows the procedure to follow and the professionals to contact if she has concerns. The childminder has appropriate knowledge of what to do if a child has an accident as she ensures her first-aid training is kept up to date. Her home is secure, and she minimises potential hazards by carrying out regular safety checks and providing close supervision at all times.

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should:

n develop the planning and provision in the outdoor learning environment to support children's next steps in their development n strengthen planning to develop the range of physical activities to extend children's gross motor skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395360 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10310773 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 8 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and is located in Willington, Derby. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The childminder holds early years teacher status and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of outdoor activities with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed references provided by parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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