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 enjoy spending time with the childminder. When children first join the setting, the childminder spends time getting to know all about them. She finds out what interests them by playing alongside them and speaking regularly to parents. As a result, children form positive relationships with the childminder. This is evident in the way children confidently interact with the childminder and enjoy their conversations. Older children have a strong rapport with the childminder and laugh and giggle as they share jokes. Children take immense pride in celebrating what makes them unique.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans some adult-led activities that support children's learning. She encourages all children to manipulate play dough and models language that describes what children are doing. For example, she says 'squeeze' and 'poke' to extend younger children's vocabulary. Children take pleasure in moulding play dough, which helps to strengthen their hand muscles. Children are eager to share their creations with the childminder. She gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which promotes children's self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a safe outdoor space to play in and to develop their physical skills. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise as they enjoy kicking footballs and climbing on play equipment.

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need to do better?

n Children join in with the activities organised by the childminder to support their learning. Older children concentrate and listen well. She skilfully uses open- ended questions to encourage children to talk about what they are doing as they play, building on their communication skills. However, at times, adult-led activities are not adapted well enough to meet the needs of younger children to encourage their participation and extend their learning further. n The childminder is friendly and nurturing in her approach to managing behaviour. She has clear expectations of children's behaviour and is consistent in her approach. She praises and encourages children's positive behaviour. When children display unwanted behaviour, the childminder gently reminds them of the expectations. For example, she explains to children about using 'kind hands' when playing together. n The childminder supports children's growing independence. Children can freely

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need to do better?

choose resources they wish to play with and know the routine of the day. Children from a young age learn how to feed themselves and practise drinking from an open cup. However, the childminder does not consistently enable younger children to complete personal care tasks for themselves to further build on their independence skills.

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need to do better?

12 December 2024 n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses her observations and ongoing conversations with parents to identify and assess where children are in their learning. She regularly shares feedback on children's development and shares idea of how parents can further support children's learning at home. Parents are complimentary about the education and care their children receive. They say that their children take home creative work regularly and talk about adventures they have been on, such as visits to the park and library. Parents feel supported by the childminder as she offers ongoing support with toilet training. n The childminder places great emphasis on using manners in her setting. She acts as a positive role model, speaking to children respectfully when asking them to do something. Children are given responsibility, such as handing out the drinking bottles to their friends. They show an understanding of expectations by

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using good manners themselves. n The childminder follows children's interests during free play to support their learning. Children particularly enjoy playing with bubbles. The childminder patiently helps children as they try to blow bubbles. Children persevere well, demonstrating their delight as they blow a bubble and chase it across the garden. n The childminder completes regular online training to improve her knowledge and skills. She reflects on the quality of her provision and finds out what is working well and what could be changed. As a result, the childminder has adapted the environment to meet the needs of individual children. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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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 focus on supporting younger children so that activities and learning opportunities are adapted effectively to meet their learning needs n provide further opportunities for younger children to practise their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540576 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10363729 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 7 Date of previous inspection 3 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and works from the home of her co-childminder in Pinxton Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives early years education funding for children aged two and three years. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written reviews provided by the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n A planned activity was jointly observed and evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she plans to support the individual learning needs of children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, both indoors and outdoors.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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Inspection activities

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