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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder offers children a welcoming environment. Children arrive happy. They take off their shoes and coats when they arrive and enjoy looking at their artwork that is displayed. This helps children to have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant support children who speak English as an additional language very well. They speak to children in their home language and also repeat words in English. This helps children to develop their understanding of English words. As a result, children confidently talk to the childminder and her assistant in both languages. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She fosters a culture of kindness and respect in her home. Children give each other cuddles and sit on the childminder and her assistant's knee to listen to a story. They demonstrate good relationships with their friends and adults, and show that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant provide unique opportunities for children to explore and investigate the world around them. For example, they take them to woodland where children have opportunities to collect leaves, sticks and fir cones. This helps children to develop their understanding of nature.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shares photographs with parents of their children playing. She gives parents ideas about how they can continue to support children's learning at home, such as their literacy skills. For example, the childminder gives them books in dual languages and 'story sacks' to share with their children. n The childminder reflects on her practice. Changes made since her last inspection have increased partnership working with parents. For example, she gathers information about children's prior learning when they first start attending. This helps her to plan for children's development from the outset. n The childminder uses her curriculum to enhance opportunities for children. For example, she encourages them to be independent. Children manage their own clothing and wash their hands after they use the toilet and before they eat. This helps them to develop key skills in preparation for future learning and for their

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need to do better?

eventual move on to school. n The childminder supports children to develop their literacy skills. For example, when she reads them stories, the childminder asks children a good range of questions about the images they see on the pages. This helps children to

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need to do better?

20 November 2019 develop a love of books. n The childminder and her assistant have not explored further opportunities to develop their teaching skills to help raise outcomes for children even higher. n The childminder praises children for their achievements. For example, when children sing a nursery rhyme on their own, she claps their hands and gives them verbal praise. Children show that they value the praise they receive. They behave well and know what is expected of them. n Parents comment positively about children's experiences with the childminder and her assistant. They say that they are 'dedicated to taking care of children' and that their children 'learn a lot of new things'. n The childminder supports children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, when children roll dough in their hands, she asks them if they have made a 'small' or 'big' ball. This helps children to develop their knowledge of language

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need to do better?

that describes size. n The childminder asks children to complete simple tasks. For example, children wipe spilled milk off a table and help to tidy away toys before getting others out. This contributes to children's sense of responsibility. n The childminder and her assistant offer children foods that are healthy. They encourage children to try new foods. When children try a sauce with their lunch, they say that 'it's spicy'. This contributes to children's healthy diet. n Children show their imaginative skills. When older children play with dough, they tell the childminder that they are making a 'pizza'. When younger children play with a toy, they pretend it is a telephone and begin to press buttons. n The childminder does not always provide older children with opportunities to progress their learning in the use of technology. n The childminder works well in partnership with schools. She provides teachers

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need to do better?

with a summary of children's progress when they move on to school. Children go with the childminder and her assistant when they take older children to school. This helps them to become familiar with the school environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant attend child protection training. They know the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands her responsibility to work with other agencies to promote children's safety and welfare. She gathers information about who can collect children. The childminder asks for passwords and checks the identification of people she does now know. This ensure that children do not leave her care with a person unknown to their parents. This contributes to children's safety. The childminder and her assistant maintain relevant first-aid qualifications. This helps them to respond appropriately in the event of an accident or emergency.

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should:

n strengthen the plans for professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children even higher n offer older children further opportunities to learn about the use of technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449110 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10075201 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 5.30am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that children use. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

20 November 2019 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

20 November 2019 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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