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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and excited, and are warmly welcomed by the childminder and their friends. They happily separate from their parents and carers and eagerly join in with activities in the inviting playroom. Children make secure attachments with the childminder, which helps them to feel settled and secure. They confidently make independent choices about their learning and play, and freely select from the wide range of resources on offer. Children are motivated to create their own games. They enjoy imaginative play. Children collect dolls to sit around the table and make them dinner. They use language creatively to describe what is happening as they play. They delight in involving the childminder in their play. For example, they select books and request a story. Children enjoy talking about the characters and recalling key events. For example, children study the pictures and say 'that's the castle the giant lives in'.

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The provision is good

The childminder is very responsive to children and adapts her vocabulary and questioning to the needs of each child. This helps all children to engage well in their learning and make progress. Children are polite and respectful, and the childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She supports children to manage their emotions and talk about how their actions may make others feel. Children learn to negotiate and take turns when playing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving the quality of her provision and her professional development. She undertakes regular training to support her awareness of a wide range of early years topics, such as outdoor learning and effective interactions. She strives to continually develop her practice to promote the best outcomes for children. n The childminder knows children well because she gathers detailed information from parents and carefully observes children as they play. This helps her to provide a wide range of activities that engage children's interests. For example, children enjoy exploring and making jigsaws. They draw on their knowledge of shape and size as they consider each piece to find the correct space. Children take pride in their achievements when they complete the puzzle. n The childminder skilfully encourages children to problem-solve and develop their mathematical skills during activities. Children confidently count objects as they

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place them in paper shopping bags. They talk about how heavy the bag feels. The childminder encourages children to compare the weight of two bags, which leads to a discussion about 'heavy', 'light' and 'the same'. She then introduces weighing scales and explains what these are used for. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. She regularly shares information so that parents have a clear understanding of what children

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22 April 2024 have done each day and how they are progressing. Parents can support children's learning at home as the childminder provides termly activity sheets that outline the areas and themes that she will cover. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills. For example, children enthusiastically join in rhymes and songs during yoga sessions. Additionally, children are keen to choose a finger puppet from the song basket during group time. However, when children's attention becomes focused on the song props, this prevents them from fully engaging in the activity. n The childminder creates stimulating mealtimes where children practise a wide range of skills. They enjoy engaging in conversation, share their news, and talk about the games they will play later. They talk about healthy food and why it is good for their bodies. Children learn to handle cutlery safely and use knives to

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cut up their fruit at snack time. Children pass the water jugs to one another and say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. n The childminder is a good role model and provides high levels of support so that every child enjoys their experiences. When young children occasionally become frustrated, she sensitively supports them to recognise their emotions. She gives them guidance and tactics, such as breathing techniques, to help them to relax and feel calm. Children quickly learn to manage their emotions and happily rejoin their friends to continue the game.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n improve the organisation of some group activities to enable children to focus their attention and gain the most from the learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496070 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10300533 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 11 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Derby. She operates her childminding setting from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays, and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 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 received written feedback from parents and took account of their views. 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 an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Children spoke to the inspector about their activities and what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including training certificates.

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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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