Childminder EY544610

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

The childminder offers a calm, friendly and safe home environment for children. She takes time to talk to parents and get to know their children. The information she collects before children start is used to support children to settle quickly and develop strong attachments. The childminder encourages children to develop independence with their personal care and hygiene routines. From an early age, children learn to manage their own toileting needs, wash their hands and put on their shoes.

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The provision is good

Children learn to behave well. The childminder is an excellent role model and praises children often. Children develop confidence and positive self-esteem. They freely explore the environment and select their own activities. As children select and share books with the childminder, they learn about their own feelings and the feelings of others. They listen intently to stories and confidently point to pictures of happy and sad faces. They learn to value others as they recognise differences and start to talk about each other's uniqueness.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about the wider world and to develop new skills. Children play outside in the childminder's well-equipped garden. They discover how to create large bubbles as they dip their wands into pots of bubble mixture and then wave them around. The childminder supports children's learning as she demonstrates the added success of doing it more slowly. Children carefully watch and listen. They enthusiastically copy the childminder and excitedly show off their newly learned skill.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how young children learn. She uses the information from her assessments of children's learning to actively identify gaps in their development. The childminder uses this information well to decide what children need to learn next. She plans a range of experiences for all children to build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder provides activities that further support children's learning and development through play. She enthusiastically involves herself in children's games and makes sure a wide selection of resources are easily accessible. The childminder weaves opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills through their activities. Children routinely count and recognise colours as they explore and make marks on paper. n Children are inquisitive and engage well in activities, showing increasing concentration. They readily involve themselves in a wide range of imaginative

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need to do better?

games and activities. For example, they use their imaginations as they pretend to make ice lollies with play dough and feed the dolls. They successfully use

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need to do better?

6 September 2019 small tools such as rollers and cutters to help them develop their creative ideas. n Children listen well and confidently respond to the childminder's questioning. They are developing the confidence to start sharing their views and begin to use descriptive language. The childminder carefully listens and values what children have to say. However, she does not always continually reinforce children's growing vocabulary by introducing lots of new words to describe the activities they take part in. n The childminder gets to know children well. She ensures that the daily routine is directed by each child's unique needs. For example, sleep and mealtimes are provided when the children require them rather than at set times. Healthy lifestyles are encouraged. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children participate in a variety of physical activities as they run, climb and play on wheeled toys outside.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents. She regularly shares information through daily conversations and by writing in children's diaries which they take home. In this way, she keeps parents up to date regarding children's care, learning and progress. She values parents' involvement in their children's learning and provides them with ideas on how they can continue their children's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They value the quality of care and support she provides. n The childminder has recently accessed some online webinars. She has used information gained to prepare for inspection and improve some aspects of teaching. The childminder regularly meets with other local childminders to share best practice. However, she does not always focus enough on improving her teaching skills across all areas of learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the local safeguarding procedures and is aware of the steps to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child. She supervises children well and is vigilant to any changes at home.

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should:

n extend conversations and plan more opportunities for children to develop their vocabulary and widen the language they use n continue professional development to build on knowledge of how to support children's development in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544610 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10100251 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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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Inspection activities

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