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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They are confident in their surroundings, quickly settling with their chosen activity. The childminder supports children to do as much for themselves as possible. Two-year-olds are starting to recognise when they need the toilet, and the childminder praises them as they access the toilet and potty independently. She provides gentle reminders encouraging them to flush the toilet, wash their hands and put their paper towels in the bin. Children are highly motivated by the childminder's encouragement and praise. In turn, when the childminder suggests an idea for children's play, children exclaim 'good idea!' and 'great teamwork!'

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The provision is good

Children use their imagination as they work together to create a puppet show. They are supported to share finger puppets and helped to work out how to open the theatre curtains. Children use puppets to tell a story about a princess being rescued from a dragon. In addition, children listen as the childminder tells them about bats and where they live. Children use their muscles, moving their arms up and down as they pretend to be bats and fly around the room. They extend this further and work with the childminder to make a cosy cave where they can rest. This helps to support children's developing creativity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has taken a positive approach to addressing the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. She has developed a process to help her accurately identify the current development stage of children and to effectively determine their next steps. In addition, the childminder uses this information to appropriately plan engaging activities for children. n The childminder plans activities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. These activities help children practise the skills needed for early writing. Children colour in pictures of pumpkins, and use crayons to make marks such as swirls, lines and circles to create their own drawings. Children show good concentration skills as they learn to thread cotton reels onto cords. When children struggle, the childminder uses a step-by-step approach that children can follow. This helps children persevere. n The childminder values her continuing professional development and undertakes

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need to do better?

regular training to keep her knowledge current. In addition, she gathers feedback from parents to enhance her provision further. Parents are positive about the care their children receive. They appreciate the daily updates of what their children have been doing, and state their children are treated with patience and care. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health. She provides children with healthy snacks, meals and fresh drinking

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28 October 2024 water. In addition, the childminder regularly takes children to the local park, soft play centres and weekly gym fun sessions. This enables children to access more physically challenging equipment. n Overall, children's language and communication skills are well supported. The childminder engages in their play, where she narrates what they are doing and introduces new vocabulary. However, at times, the childminder does not model the correct use of terminology. For example, she uses 'baa baa' instead of 'sheep' and 'horsey' instead of 'horse.' Children repeat these incorrect terms which does not help them learn the correct language. n The childminder encourages children to take turns and use manners during activities and daily routines. Children show enthusiasm when joining in activities. However, when children become over excited this sometimes leads to challenging behaviour. The childminder does not consistently implement effective

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strategies to gain children's attention to stop their inappropriate play. This does not help children to learn and fully understand what is expected of them n The childminder plans interesting adult led activities which build upon what children already know and can do. As a result, children remain focused on activities that are suitably challenging for them. However, children are not always given the time to fully explore their own ideas and expand their knowledge. For example, during some activities, the childminder interrupts children's play to move them to other activities.

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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 use the correct terminology when speaking to children so that words are modelled correctly and consistently n provide a consistent approach to behaviour management strategies to support children's understanding of the expectations of their behaviours n adopt a more flexible approach to planned activities to allow children the time to fully explore their ideas and develop their knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447205 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10325875 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 3 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Hadfield, Derbyshire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 October 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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