Childminder EY541835

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 provides a warm and inviting environment for children to learn in. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in her care. They are confident, happy and settled. Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure as they actively seek her out to be part of their play. For example, children ask her to be their patient as they pretend to be doctors. The childminder plays alongside children and interacts positively with them. She knows the children she cares for well.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children to be kind and helpful to each other. Children learn to take turns and share their toys. Children of different ages play well together and their behaviour is good. They have good manners. Children are polite and express their own feelings and opinions about what they like and dislike.

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The provision is good

Children are keen and eager to learn. They confidently explore natural resources as they share a basket of sensory objects. Older children and babies take turns to feel and smell a variety of objects. They show respect for each other's abilities. Babies giggle with delight as older children tickle them with a brush. Children respond to the childminder's ambitious challenges to enhance their development. They learn new words to name the different objects they find in the basket.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear about what children know and can do. She places a strong emphasis on supporting them to make good progress. The childminder uses assessments of children's progress effectively to help her decide what they need to learn next. She provides a range of well-planned activities that cover all areas of children's learning and development. n The childminder has high expectations for all children. She organises her setting and curriculum to meet children's individual needs. Children are able to explore their own thoughts and ideas as they play. For example, they are able to self- select resources which the childminder provides to meet their requests. Consequently, children are engrossed and display high levels of concentration. For example, the childminder sustains children's interest in pretending to be doctors by introducing additional resources to extend their ideas. n The childminder supports children's language by role modelling new words.

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need to do better?

Sometimes, in her eagerness, the childminder asks questions without giving children sufficient time to process their thoughts and respond. Therefore, opportunities are missed to extend children's thinking skills even further. n The childminder supports children's physical health well. They spend time in the garden climbing, running and exploring nature. The childminder supports babies as they begin to crawl. She places objects that they enjoy playing with out of

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14 October 2019 reach to encourage their movement. Consequently, babies excitedly explore their environment that interests them. n The childminder supports children's mathematical and literacy development well. She utilises children's self-chosen play with diggers to sort and count building blocks. Children are inspired to recognise numerals on a number line that represent the numbers they have counted. In the role-play post office, children practise writing their name as they put letters into envelopes. n Children of different ages enjoy each other's company as they interact and play well together. Older children learn about the care they need to take when playing with babies and how babies have different needs. This helps to build their personal and social skills. n The childminder and children have formed very strong attachments. The childminder understands the needs of the individual children and supports their

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need to do better?

independence. She provides the necessary equipment to enable children to make their own sandwiches for lunch. They confidently use knives to spread butter and choose their favourite filling. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates effectively to ensure that they receive daily information about their child's day. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. However, the childminder does not make the best use of partnerships with other settings children attend. As a result, some opportunities for her to complement children's care and support their needs are missed. n The childminder is passionate about providing high-quality care and education for children. She is dedicated to improving her skills and knowledge through professional development. For example, she frequently completes training and networks with other childminders. She is currently following her professional

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need to do better?

interests. Consequently, she has chosen to undertake training to further develop her understanding of managing children's behaviour.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns. She has a good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder ensures her knowledge is kept up to date through regular training which includes safeguarding and first aid. This helps to ensure children's safety and well-being are met. The childminder implements effective risk assessments to ensure all areas are safe for children.

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should:

14 October 2019 n ensure children have sufficient time to think through their ideas, work things out and respond to questions with greater success n develop robust partnerships with all other settings that children attend, to make sure there is effective information-sharing that complements children's development and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541835 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10097267 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Rainworth, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor areas of the childminder's home that are used by the children. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n Parents' written feedback was taken into account during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's qualifications, policies and evidence of suitability of those who live in the household.

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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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