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 is nurturing and caring, which helps children to develop secure and caring bonds with her. Alongside her co-minder, she has created an engaging learning environment where children can safely play. Children are very happy and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. They show high levels of curiosity in their play and concentrate for good periods of time at activities they enjoy. They match farm animals to their young and pretend to feed the animals in the farmyard. The childminder sits at the children's level and engages with them as they play. She models new vocabulary to support young children in developing their communication and language. For example, she discusses the animals living on the farm and names the young animals such as calf and chick.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to be kind to each other. She supports them to share and take turns as they pick up small models of bees with tweezers. Children are considerate of their friends. Older children support younger children to find their own shoes and help them to put them on. Children show that they understand the childminder's expectations for behaviour. They help to tidy up resources, with minimal reminders, after they have finished playing with them. Children learn about keeping themselves safe as the childminder reminds them not to play near steps in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She plans regular times to share stories and chooses factual books she knows will interest the children. Young children are fascinated as they cuddle up to the childminder to look at books and turn the pages. Older children talk about different insects and learn about bees collecting nectar. Younger children name different insects and enjoy buzzing like bees. n The childminder plans a curriculum that supports children to develop skills for future learning. She assesses children's development and has an accurate view of their abilities. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to help engage them in their play and learning. However, the childminder does not fully implement her curriculum for mathematical learning. She does not fully explore opportunities that arise during children's play to further develop children's understanding of mathematics.

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need to do better?

n Children's behaviour is consistently good. The childminder and her co-minder are excellent role models. Children are polite and learn to manage their emotions successfully. Children make good relationships with each other and learn to share and take turns. They learn to take responsibility for simple tasks such as helping to serve snacks and buttering their toast. n Children benefit from exercise and fresh air in the childminder's garden. They

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21 May 2024 enjoy hiding sea creatures in the sand and pouring water from jugs, developing their small-muscle skills. They show curiosity as they explore the flowers and plants. The childminder talks to the children about the tomatoes and lettuces they have planted and encourages them to water the flowers they are growing. The childminder supervises children closely to ensure their safety. She holds their hands as they climb and balance on beams. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals to eat. She praises them for trying different vegetables at lunchtime and talks to them about the importance of drinking water. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She works closely with parents to ensure that information is shared so that children's needs are consistently met. Parents confirm that they are grateful for the support their children receive. Parents know what areas of development the childminder is

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need to do better?

currently supporting their children with, enabling them to do the same at home. n The childminder understands that regular training helps her to keep her knowledge current and up to date. She attends training and seeks advice from other professionals. The childminder uses the knowledge gained to support her practice. For example, she has implemented strategies to help support children's language development. The childminder and co-minder display the key vocabulary they want children to learn from different play activities so that they are both consistent.

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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 implement the curriculum for mathematics consistently to help children develop skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409033 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10335036 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 1 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. She operates Monday to Wednesday, from 7.30am until 5pm, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another childminder and occasionally an assistant. She 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 the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home. 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 the curriculum is 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 and the childminder. She also took account of the written views of parents. The

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inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder 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 and other household members, and a sample of policies.

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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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