Childminder EY425734

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

The childminder offers a relaxed, homely environment. Children demonstrate they feel happy, safe and secure as they confidently follow their interests and explore different toys. Effective settling-in procedures ensure children quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. Children are very content and keen to join in with the wide range of activities provided. They eagerly explore a pretend farmyard, showing their developing dexterity as they put different animals into the toy farmer's tractor. The childminder plans her curriculum carefully so that different learning is available, such as developing children's imagination as they pretend to cook food. The childminder interacts well with children as they play to support them to experience new learning.

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The provision is good

Children receive reassuring cuddles from the childminder. They know they can go to her if they are feeling unsure. The childminder uses effective strategies to reassure the children and to refocus their attention on learning and having fun. The childminder is a positive role model, who sensitively reinforces her expectations for children's behaviour. Children willingly take turns and share equipment. The childminder offers continual praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder assesses children's development through her observations of children's abilities as they play. She knows what children need to learn next and plans the curriculum to promote their development. The childminder uses children's interests to ensure they find learning fun. She helps children to develop the skills they will need for their future learning. For example, she regularly takes them to playgroups to encourage their social development and ability to make friendships with other children. n The childminder is very attentive to younger children's needs to enable them to feel confident to explore new learning. Children receive lots of warmth and affection. Children respond with big smiles and hugs, when she plays and talks with them, showing how their self-esteem is actively nurtured. n The childminder positively supports children's communication and language. She talks to children throughout the day and models speech well. The childminder

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need to do better?

reads stories and sings to children to introduce them to new concepts, such as the names of different animals. This exposes children to a wide range of vocabulary. However, on some occasions, the childminder does not consistently give children time to think and respond to her. Younger children do not always understand and follow her instructions. n Children's care needs and well-being are carefully considered. The childminder encourages children to be independent, such as feeding themselves finger foods

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need to do better?

29 September 2025 at snack time. She helps children to decide what they would like to play with and to concentrate for increasing periods of time. The childminder encourages children to follow rules and boundaries in her home. This includes reminding children to care for the environment and toys. This helps children to understand behavioural expectations and to promote their safety. n The childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks for children and encourages them to try new foods. She shows younger children how to wash their hands before they eat and after changing nappies. Children develop their physical skills as they move about the room freely as they practise crawling and pulling themselves up to standing. This support children to develop their physical skills and good hygiene habits from a young age. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She talks to them about activities children enjoy during the day. The childminder ensures they have daily

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updates about the care their children receive, including food they like and sleep patterns. However, the childminder does not consistently involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she does not routinely give them ideas on how to continue their child's learning at home for a consistent approach. n The childminder values her own professional development and reflects on the provision that she offers. She accesses a range of professional development opportunities to improve her own practice, including regular training to enable her to support children's development and learning styles. Consequently, she is able to adapt her teaching to meet all children's learning needs.

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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 provide children with time to think and respond to questions to support their communication skills further n help parents to support their children's development at home to enable a consistent approach to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425734 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10412145 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 4 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides places for children in receipt of government funding.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and how the curriculum is planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the children and the childminder. She also took account of the views of parents. The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children attending. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included evidence of qualifications,

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the suitability of the childminder and other household members and a sample of policies.

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Inspection activities

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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