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

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They independently select from the good range of interesting toys and activities, which are attractively presented by the childminder. The childminder plans activities and experiences that she knows the children are interested in and based on what they need to learn next. Children engage in their chosen activities with enthusiasm. Young children copy the childminder. For example, they watch her and they learn how to move dough cutters backwards and forwards on the table. Older children manipulate the dough in their hands and confidently use cutters to make marks in the dough.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She uses open questions to encourage older children to use the vocabulary they have learned to share what they know. Children talk about the different colours of their food and how many crusts they have eaten during lunchtime. Children behave well and are familiar with routines and what is expected of them. The childminder encourages children to care for the toys. Children eagerly help to tidy away the toys and know where to place them correctly in the designated baskets. Children's self-esteem is supported well by the childminder. The childminder praises the children for their help and kindness when they share toys and take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is kind and caring with the children. She knows how to support children and build their secure attachments with her. Children's personal needs are met with sensitivity and attentiveness by the childminder. For example, when children require a sleep the childminder ensures all their personal comforts are provided for. The childminder provides a calm, quiet and relaxing environment. Younger children are cuddled to sleep and gently placed on their designated sleep mat. The childminder closely monitors sleeping children to promote their safety. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books from an early age. She reads stories enthusiastically with children and encourages them to take part in stories. Younger children point to characters in the book and older children count the frogspawn. n The childminder makes sure her environment is set up to meet the range of needs of children she cares for. Younger children practise their walking skills as

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they safely manoeuvre themselves around the room to support their physical development. Older children independently access toys, such as chalks. They make marks on paper to support their early literacy skills. n The childminder helps children to understand her expectations for good behaviour. She gently reminds children of the rules and boundaries she has in

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23 June 2025 place, and how to be kind and caring. Children are praised for their achievements as the childminder uses phrases, such as 'well done', and 'good girl'. n The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She uses her observations of play and assessments of children's development to plan an effective curriculum to support their learning. The childminder interacts and engages well with children. However, when the childminder follows children's lead in their spontaneous play, she occasionally does not encourage them to build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder creates a language-rich environment. She offers children a running commentary during their play, which provides them with a wealth of vocabulary. Children practise their language skills during songs and stories. Younger children watch the childminder as they bob up and down to the rhythm of the songs. Older children know their favourite songs and confidently join in

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with the words. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares and exchanges information with parents during handover times. In addition, she also sends parents a daily diary recording what their child has played with and eaten, and their nappy changes and sleep times. She also provides information about their child's progress on a regular basis. Parents' written comments are positive. They praise the childminder on how she keeps them up to date about their child's day and their overall learning and development.

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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 more sharply on individual children to build on what they already know and can do in their independent play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2725681 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10394713 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Belper, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childminding. They discussed routines and the planned curriculum. n The childminder talked to the inspector about the children she cares for and what she wants them to learn. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her curriculum and practice. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector read testimonials from parents and spoke to the childminder about how she works in partnership with them.

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Inspection activities

23 June 2025 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

23 June 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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