Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a well-organised environment, which is clean and safe. She gives them plenty of space to explore and move freely. The childminder supervises children well, making sure she is always close by to keep them safe. Children enjoy the freedom to move around the setting, choosing from the wide range of resources available. They find a hat and give this to the childminder asking her to be a witch. Children scream with glee as the childminder cackles.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to reach their full potential. She asks children who she knows are capable to peel their own satsumas. She shows younger children how to peel and then asks them to try. Children have a go at peeling the satsumas themselves and receive warm praise from the childminder for their effort. Children want to learn and are developing good independence skills for their age.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to feel at home in her setting. She gives children chances to get to know her family and talks to children about their families regularly. Parents says their children have a second home. Children say that they are lucky to have two families. The childminder has built secure bonds with children. She reacts quickly to reassure upset children with a cuddle. Children are confident; they tell the childminder what they would like for snack and get this from the kitchen cupboard.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews her practice effectively, seeking views from parents and children. She changed the layout of the setting, as she found children were not using all available play resources. She has developed an environment that engages children in play using a wide range of resources that support their learning in all areas. n The childminder uses information from parents and her own observations to establish an accurate view of what children can do. She plans activities daily, considering children's interests and what they need to learn next across all areas of learning. She focuses on areas where children need more support when required. n Children are gaining the skills they need for their future learning in all areas. The childminder is good at supporting children's communication and language development. She models the English language well, repeats how to say words correctly and introduces new words, such as 'ingredients'. Children's speech is

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need to do better?

developing well for their age. They ask questions regularly, such as, 'why the inspector there?'. n The childminder supports children's physical development well. Children develop

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need to do better?

10 October 2019 good fine-motor skills, using a small brush with control to paint faces onto pumpkins. They develop good knowledge of mathematics for their age. Young children identify big or small pumpkins and count them up to three. n On some occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to engage in all children's play and extend their learning. n The childminder speaks to parents and children about activities they do outside of her setting. She uses this information to broaden experiences for children when in her care. For example, she takes children on outings to playgroups, giving them chances to meet new people and develop their social skills. n Parents are happy with the care provided by the childminder. They say children love spending time with her and enjoy the wide range of activities she offers. Parents like that the childminder regularly tells them about what children are doing. n The childminder uses children's interests to help them to learn. When children

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need to do better?

talk about a werewolf the childminder asks them to think of a story they know about a wolf. She finds the story children name and they listen carefully as she reads to them. The childminder then starts acting out the story, helping develop children's imagination. Children recall their favourite part, saying, 'I will blow your house down'. They laugh with delight as the childminder shakes the play tent when children pretend to blow it down. n Children are learning to develop good hygiene practices. They wash their hands before they eat, with support from the childminder if needed. When children say there is nothing on their hands, the childminder explains germs cannot be seen, they are invisible like a superpower. n The childminder does not have enough equipment to make nappy changes as comfortable as possible for children. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She speaks to them using kind tones and good manners. Children listen well to the childminder's

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instructions and say please when reminded. They are beginning to share play resources, with encouragement from the childminder. When children display unkind behaviour, the childminder explains the impact they have on others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that suggest children's welfare may be at risk. She knows to record any concerns and who to contact. The childminder has appropriate measures in place to keep children safe when using the internet and social media.

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should:

10 October 2019 n improve consistency of interactions with children so that more opportunities are used to support all children's learning n improve nappy-changing equipment so changes are more comfortable for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477539 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10105559 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 22 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Forest Town, Nottinghamshire. She cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as certificates for qualifications and training, policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about planning, children's development, safeguarding, communication with parents and how she reviews her practice. n The inspector read a selection of questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their views.

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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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