Childminder EY546182

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have up-to-date paediatric first-aid training to enable her to administer appropriate first-aid treatment to children in the event of an accident or injury. However, she has completed online first-aid training and has booked a place on an appropriate paediatric first-aid training course. The childminder robustly risk assesses the environment and places children at the centre of all she does. She talks to them about how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds children about walking inside and taking care when using steps.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well and are aware of acceptable boundaries for behaviour. They demonstrate friendly relationships with each other as they share and take turns. Children have a close attachment to the childminder and thoroughly enjoy their time with her.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and excited by the range of activities and resources available. The childminder has high expectations for all children in her care to make the best possible progress. She regularly seeks children's views, such as what they would like to do next. She encourages children to persevere and keep trying until they succeed. For example, young children complete a complex jigsaw and develop their vocabulary as they name objects in the picture. Children are delighted with their success and 'high five' each other and the childminder. This helps to build children's self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She continually assesses their development. She has spent time getting to know children's unique personalities and patterns in learning. The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities, resources and experiences. This supports each child to achieve their full potential. Consequently, all children make good progress from their starting points and develop key skills for their next stage in learning. n Children have exciting opportunities outside the setting that expand their experiences. They frequently walk in local woods and parks. Children enjoy collecting fallen leaves, which the childminder encourages them to examine carefully when they return. Children's knowledge is extended as they identify similarities and differences between the leaves. The children talk about comparisons in size and count who has the most. n The childminder challenges children's literacy skills. Young children enjoy acting

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out familiar stories and use the environment well to go on a 'bear hunt'. They wade through the 'swishy grass' in the lounge before finding the bear in the kitchen. The childminder encourages children to recall phrases from the story.

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19 November 2019 This provides opportunities for them to use their speaking skills and developing vocabulary. The childminder's high expectations and interactions during children's play support them to be highly engaged and motivated learners. n Children enjoy art, craft and imaginative play activities. They express themselves confidently as they choose accessories to support their dressing-up costumes. The childminder plans activities so that children can play together. The children have fun as they share leaves and natural resources they have collected and take turns with equipment to create wreaths. However, at times, the childminder over-directs activities as she provides cut or drawn shapes to guide children's work. This does not fully challenge children's creativity. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides children with nutritious snacks and drinks. Furthermore, she makes full use of

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opportunities to develop children's ability to manage their own self-care skills independently. n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She has not attended the required training and her previous first-aid certificate has expired. The childminder identified this prior to her inspection. She has taken steps to update her theoretical knowledge so that she can respond appropriately, for example, if a child has an accident or is choking. Additionally, she has a place on a relevant and full paediatric first-aid course. However, she had not completed the training at the time of this inspection. n The childminder researches new activities and ways to enhance children's experiences. She undertakes some training. However, the childminder does not always focus her training needs precisely to develop her good practice and knowledge further.

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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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and indicators of harm. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows what action to take in the event of an allegation against herself. The childminder makes a daily risk assessment of her premises, taking into account the ages of the children attending. She takes appropriate action to minimise any potential risks and ensure that children remain safe in her care.

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Due date

19 November 2019 attend a full paediatric first-aid training course and ensure a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 07/12/2019

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should:

n consider how craft activities are planned so that children follow their own ideas in their creative play n focus training plans more precisely to help support existing good practice and knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546182 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10101440 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. The childminder 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 a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and the 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 written 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

19 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

19 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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