Childminder EY545386

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 hugely enjoy their time with this warm and enthusiastic childminder. They show that they are happy and confident in her care. The childminder provides a thoroughly engaging, safe space for children, indoors and outdoors, that meets their individual learning needs. Children make good progress.

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The provision is good

Young children pour, stir and whisk to make currant buns. They concentrate as they carefully use spoons to take the currants out of a jug. They use measuring spoons and sieves to add flour to dough. Children learn about different ingredients. They smell cinnamon and explore cinnamon sticks. The childminder talks about what these are used for. Children talk about whether or not they like the smell.

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The provision is good

Children help each other. The childminder fosters an environment where children are thoughtful and considerate of others. They are kind and happily include one another in their play. They help their friends when they find something tricky and are praised for doing so.

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The provision is good

Children start to learn about where food comes from. They regularly go with the childminder to a plot in the local community garden. Children talk about what they have grown. Young children say excitedly that they have grown strawberries. They say they have enjoyed planting things and watching them grow.

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need to do better?

n The childminder accurately assesses the stage of development that each child is at. She knows what she would like children to learn and be able to do. She skilfully follows their play choices and uses these effectively to support their individual learning. She is passionate about giving children the best start possible. n The childminder supports children's successful transitions to the next stage of their learning. She shares detailed observations and information with the other professionals who will work with them during the transition. n Children are given time to think about how to resolve problems. When their dough is too sticky, the childminder allows them time to work out how to fix this. They thoughtfully add flour. The childminder talks with children to confirm their understanding of what has caused the dough to change. On occasion, younger children play a lesser part in conversation in comparison with their older, more

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confident peers. n Children use their fine motor skills. They knead flour into dough. They say that it feels squashy. They pat it with their hands and squish it between their fingers. They use tools to cut the buns they make. n Children learn that they have a voice and that their opinions are important. For

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12 August 2025 example, they are given choices about what to eat and how they would like to prepare it. The childminder meets their individual preferences. She consistently shows that she values their opinions and contributions. n Children are learning to take care of their environment. When they spill some raisins on the floor, they are keen to help to sweep up with a dustpan and brush. They choose from the jobs required to clean up after snack. They say they would like to clean the table and are shown how to do so safely and effectively. n Children are very well supported to understand others. The childminder talks to them about how everyone deals with emotions differently. She leads a lovely conversation about what children think helps them when they are cross or upset. This helps children to learn how to manage their own emotions and to understand how others may manage theirs differently. n Parents comment positively about the care the childminder provides. They say

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their children have a lot of fun and that as parents they feel well informed about what happens at the setting. They say the childminder is a great support to them as a family and that she is nurturing and caring. n The childminder maintains a professional approach to developing her own skills. She has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements of her role. She has attended a variety of training courses to improve her practice. For example, she attended forest school training. She used the knowledge she gained to enhance how she uses the outdoors to support children's learning.

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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 enhance opportunities for the youngest children to fully contribute in conversation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545386 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10394681 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 15 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chapel-en-le-Frith. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 August 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

12 August 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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