Childminder EY550388

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 are happy to play in the childminder's home. They freely choose what they want to play with and invite their friends to join them. Children use their manners when prompted by the childminder to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Generally, children behave well and are kind to each other. The childminder supports children to share and take turns when they find this difficult. Children listen to and follow the childminder's instructions. They put away toys when asked and wait patiently for their friends to get ready to go outside. Children work together to solve problems such as how to navigate the space to take the doll's pushchair into the garden.

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The provision is good

Children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches children the difference between pets and wild animals such as squirrels. Children learn not to touch animals without permission from an adult. The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children receive praise for trying new fruits such as kiwi and mango. They confidently tell visitors the importance of drinking water and getting enough sleep. Children enjoy reading books with the childminder. The childminder pauses and encourages children to answer questions she asks about the story.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a curriculum, which supports children to become independent and confident. She identifies what children need to learn next before they go to school. Children manage their own self-care needs well. They confidently use the toilet on their own and use soap to wash their hands. The childminder supports children to ensure their wellies are on the right feet. Children enjoy practising how to open and close zips, using doll's clothes. n The childminder supports children's communication and language. She asks them questions and allows them time to think about their responses. The childminder introduces new vocabulary such as 'breeze'. She teaches children the difference between a 'gentle breeze' and 'very windy'. Children learn to describe the taste of different fruits the childminder provides. She teaches them that lemons are sour. n The childminder plans activities, which children enjoy. For example, she provides

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need to do better?

a selection of materials for children to make their own 'magic potions'. Younger children practise their coordination and small muscle skills as they pour coloured liquids into different containers. They enjoy scooping foam and mixing it with leaves from the childminder's garden. However, the childminder does not always consider how to extend activities to build on the skills that older children already have. As a result, at times, some children lose focus and wander away from activities.

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10 September 2025 n The childminder embeds mathematical skills and language through her activities. At snack time, children recognise that their crackers are in the shape of circles and squares. The childminder teaches children new shapes, such as an oval, and describes it as a 'squashed circle'. Children benefit from opportunities to practise their counting skills. As children play board games together, the childminder supports children to count how many plastic swords they have. The childminder teaches children the difference between full and empty. n The childminder supports children's physical development. Children learn how to jump between different hoops in the garden and encourage their friends to jump with them. The childminder teaches children yoga. Children enjoy copying the actions as they demonstrate different yoga poses. The childminder shows children how to use their thumb and finger to carefully pick different herbs such

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as rosemary and thyme. This helps to strengthen the muscles in their hands. n The childminder is highly reflective of her practice. She identifies areas that she wishes to improve and attends regular professional development opportunities. For example, the childminder has completed a training course to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say that her care for children is exceptional. Parents praise the childminder for her clear communication and calm nature. The childminder ensures that all parents fully understand their children's development and progress. She also provides parents with information to further support their learning at home.

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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 teaching more precisely to challenge and extend the learning of the most able children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550388 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10399898 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 24 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Overseal, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged between nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

10 September 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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10 September 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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