Childminder EY546844

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

Children are happy and feel comfortable in their surroundings. They build strong attachments with the caring childminder. Children demonstrate kindness, respect and consideration to others as they share toys and take turns. They behave well as they follow the clear and consistent rules and boundaries. The childminder is kind and sensitive to children's needs. She notices when they are tired or hungry and responds quickly to meet their individual needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children in her care. Children enthusiastically participate in the planned activities the childminder presents to them. This then helps them to be ready for their next steps in learning, including their eventual move to school. Children develop good physical skills as they use tools to manipulate dough. The childminder skilfully adapts this activity to meet the different ages of the children. For example, younger children explore the texture and smell of the dough and squish it in their fingers. Older children roll, pat and flatten the dough and use cutters to make different shapes.

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The provision is good

The childminder reflects well on her practice and involves parents in identifying key areas for improvement. For example, she notes how she can provide more activities to support children to explore using their senses, in order to boost their learning further and improve their experiences. Children help tidy up resources off the floor to maintain a safe environment. This helps them develop an awareness of keeping themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and plans a range of activities that motivate them to learn and explore. These are designed around children's interests and their next steps in learning. Consequently, children make good progress. n The childminder encourages older children to use construction materials to build imaginative models. However, during play, she sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical development. n The childminder supports children's listening and attention skills as they play. During an activity with musical instruments, she encourages younger children to explore the sounds the instruments make. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to challenge older children to help them learn more about rhyme and rhythm. n The childminder has made the children a handwashing station in the kitchen. This enables them to wash their hands by themselves without the need of

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need to do better?

support from the childminder. This helps children to be independent with their personal care. In addition, they know where to find their blanket and soother at

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need to do better?

20 November 2019 sleep times, which demonstrates a sense of security. n The childminder encourages children to persevere and think critically during activities, for example when their hands get sticky and they struggle to remove the dough. The childminder shows them how to use flour to help them remove this from their hands. Children understand what is being asked of them and they copy this. The childminder provides them with praise and encouragement, and they respond with good behaviour. n The childminder is aware of children's life experiences at home and uses this information to broaden their learning. For example, she provides opportunities for children to travel on public transport and they spend lots of time at the local parks. n The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children. She strives to develop the quality of care and learning, and takes part in regular training opportunities. She networks with other childminders in the local area

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and has made a positive start to her childminding business. This has resulted in her providing good-quality care and education. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps in regular contact with them throughout the day and shares photographs and observations of children's activities. This helps provide continuity in children's learning. Parents report that they are very happy with the activities and with the range of skills their children learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible child abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to report and refer any concerns she may have regarding a child's welfare. She ensures that she refreshes her safeguarding training on a regular basis. All adults living in the premises have had the necessary checks completed to ensure they are safe to be in the proximity of children. The childminder implements regular risk assessments to help her maintain children's safety and well-being.

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should:

n provide children with further opportunities to enhance their mathematical skills n extend children's learning further to enable them to develop a better understanding of rhyme and rhythm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546844 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10103870 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector conducted a learning walk to view the provision and discuss the planning for children's learning. n The inspector considered the views of parents from written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at documentation, including the safeguarding policy, training certificates and children's learning records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the activities that she plans and how these activities benefit children's learning and development. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder.

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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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