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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is very positive and fun and children are keen to join in with the activities. Her caring and supportive attitude helps children to settle well and develop strong attachments to her and her assistant. Children demonstrate that they have built a trusting relationship and feel safe and comfortable in the environment. They move with ease and confidence between the indoors and outdoors.

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The provision is good

Children gain a range of skills that will support their future learning. They develop good levels of independence in their self-care skills from a young age as this is consistently supported by the childminder and her assistant. They interact well with each other. Children develop patience during activities and routines.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a broad range of opportunities to develop their physical skills and enjoy daily outdoor play in all weathers. The childminder purchases additional clothing to ensure that children of all ages can experience the outdoors. She provides a range of play equipment that provides good levels of challenge, while ensuring children can use this safely. Younger children develop their confidence, balance and coordination as they climb on top of a large toy and manoeuvre themselves into a sitting position. They demonstrate determination and perseverance and are proud of themselves when they have achieved this.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has given careful consideration to her curriculum to set clear and ambitious goals she wants children to achieve before they leave her setting. Her focus on supporting children to expand their vocabulary is consistently supported by both her and her assistant. They have both completed training in this area of learning and are using the knowledge gained to support their practice. n The childminder is skilled in accurately assessing children's level of development, and uses this information well to determine what they need to learn next. She produces a detailed and informative summary of children's development at the age of two years old for their parents and carers, which they can share at their children's health check. n The partnership with parents and carers is well established. The childminder continually shares information with parents and carers so they are well informed about what their children are learning. She guides them in how to support

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learning at home so that together they can help children to make good progress. Parents are positive about the progress their children are making, especially in their communication and language development. n Children develop their mathematical skills as they make sandcastles, counting

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6 August 2024 the scoops of sand they add to the bucket. The childminder adapts this to extend the activity for children who can already confidently count beyond five, while supporting younger children who are just starting to say number names. Children show kindness towards others as they help them to reshape their sandcastle. Children's interests are well supported. The assistant interacts well with a child who is extending this play and making 'pancakes'. He makes his own 'food', describing what he is doing while using lots of different vocabulary and prompting them to describe what they are making. n The childminder understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle. As well as frequent fresh air and exercise, children are provided with fruit at mealtimes and snack times and are encouraged to try the different fruits. n Children are very keen to join in with a play dough activity. They use their small-

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muscle skills to manipulate the play dough as they attempt to roll it and squash it. However, on occasion, the childminder does not ensure that all children are supported to fully engage with the activity to help them to make the best possible progress. n The childminder frequently evaluates her practice and whether she needs to make any improvements. Recently, she has reorganised some of the activity areas outdoors to give children more space to complete puzzles and to be able to freely access books. However, occasionally, during some activities, the childminder includes too many resources, which diverts the focus away from what she intends children to learn.

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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 strengthen interactions to support the learning of all children n improve the organisation of resources within activities to further support the learning intent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2756076 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10349418 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. 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 their evaluation of the childminder. 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 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 inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant, and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector considered the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day.

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n The childminder showed the inspector the premises.

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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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