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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are at ease and very comfortable with the childminder, who speaks to them kindly and quietly as they play. The childminder weaves her behaviour expectations into everyday conversation so that children learn them and understand what they mean. If children need a reminder, this is done without fuss, and children respond promptly and positively. The childminder keeps a keen eye on children's diet and fluid intake throughout the day. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which include a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. They learn about how the nutrients in the foods help their body to stay fit and well. Children learn that they can 'listen to their body'. They ask for an extra snack if they still feel hungry, and they tell the childminder when they need to use the toilet or are feeling tired.

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The provision is good

The childminder carefully considers the resources and activities she provides each day. Because she knows the children so well, she takes their interests and needs into account. Children quickly become engrossed in play. They confidently explore and experiment as they play with the full support of the childminder. Children chatter confidently to the childminder, the other children and visitors. They are developing a wide vocabulary as the childminder introduces and explains new words during play and when reading stories.

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need to do better?

n The childminder follows a clear curriculum that is designed to prepare children for their eventual move to school. She has a strong focus on developing children's independence, confidence, and speaking and listening skills. Throughout the day, children have many opportunities to practise and develop these skills because the childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn. She uses small achievable steps to build up children's confidence and ability as they move towards achieving an end target, such as independently using the toilet. n The childminder treats children with respect and does not underestimate what they can understand and achieve. During a planned activity, children learned about scientists and how they experiment. When children added vinegar to bicarbonate of soda, the childminder talked about chemical reactions. The children were mesmerised by what they were seeing. They asked questions and

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the childminder answered using technical language and then explained what the words meant. n The childminder uses reading, rhymes and conversation to extend and develop children's vocabulary and speaking. She narrates as children play and uses questions that are designed to promote children's thinking skills. Children have become confident to initiate conversations and use language well as they play

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need to do better?

11 September 2024 imaginatively. Very occasionally, the childminder undermines her hard work and repeats children's mispronounced words, rather than using the correct words to support children's growing vocabulary. n Children are kind, caring and responsible as they play. The childminder is a strong and positive role model. She joins in with children as they play and models how to share and take turns with the resources they play with. She knows when to intervene and how to enhance and extend children's play and learning. Children are praised for their creativity and skill, for example, when they build a house with magnetic shapes that has different rooms and furnish it with doll's house furniture. n The childminder has a positive approach to developing her skills and knowledge. She accesses a wide variety of learning opportunities, including courses, reading and networking with fellow childminders. The childminder targets her learning to

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meet the learning and development needs of the children in her care. n The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and education. She shares information about children's next steps with other settings the children attend to provide a joined-up approach to their learning. Parents appreciate the information they receive about their child's development. They are full of praise for the positive impact the childminder has had on their children's development since they started attending, which for some of the children is a matter of months. n The childminder evaluates her provision and the success of the activities she offers effectively. She skilfully adapts and enhances what she has on offer by taking children on visits outside of her home. The childminder uses parks and places of interest to provide opportunities for children to climb, crawl, lift heavy

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need to do better?

weights, pour using large containers and experience the changes in seasons. Children delight in talking about what they see, hear and do when out on their adventures.

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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 make sure that all the language used helps children to develop the correct pronunciation of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500771 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10351788 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 17 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Dronfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers the government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector, and the inspector took account of them. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 September 2024 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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