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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a safe, warm and welcoming environment. They access a variety of resources that are set out well in the childminder's home. Resources that children enjoy are also available for them to access independently. For example, the role-play kitchen is within easy reach in the playroom. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe as they confidently crawl and walk around the childminder's home. They show they feel secure in their environment. They smile as they experience being able to jump for the first time.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and share with each other. For example, during a sensory activity, they pass Christmas bows to one another. All children take part in the activities on offer. The childminder encourages children's development by giving the most able children extra responsibilities during activities. For example, they carry resources to a planned activity. Mealtimes are used as a learning experience. For example, as children eat a snack shaped like a bear, the childminder talks about the bear's features and makes a sound like a roar. Children copy making noises in response to this.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the sensory box designed by the childminder that includes a variety of different textures and resources. Children experience the feeling of walking on bubble wrap, peeling paper off the back of a Christmas bow and hearing the noise foil can make.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews activities she offers and adapts future learning to match the children's interests. For example, she takes children to the park to collect wet and dry leaves and sticks for sensory play. This is following an observation of children enjoying playing with these items during an outing. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She uses this information about the children to plan appropriate experiences and activities. For example, a trip to the park is used to encourage younger children to experience different textures, and for older children to develop their physical skills such as walking. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's day, both verbally and in writing. She shares important information, such as tips about brushing children's teeth. However, the childminder does not always provide enough information for parents to further support their children's development

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need to do better?

at home. n The childminder evaluates the service she offers. She recognised that the younger children in her care would benefit from more space in her premises. Following this review, the childminder reorganised the space available. n The childminder promotes children's safety by ensuring that doors are locked,

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11 December 2019 which prevents children being able to exit the premises. She maintains an accurate register of children's attendance so, in the event of a fire, she is able to evacuate safely. n The childminder is aware of experiences that the children in her care might not be able to access elsewhere. For example, she takes children to different groups so that they can interact with other children, building their confidence. She takes children to the library where they see a variety of different prints and experience how to borrow library books. n The childminder provides children with a variety of opportunities to see the world around them. For example, children visit the local care home and church as part of their day. n The childminder understands the importance of children developing their communication and language skills. She talks clearly to the children and introduces new words. For example, as children show curiosity in the Christmas

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tree decorations, she says 'beautiful' and 'sleigh'. n The childminder provides children with a healthy range of foods to eat, such as cucumber, peppers and tomatoes. She reminds children to drink water. The childminder does miss the opportunity during mealtimes to teach children about the importance of healthy eating. n The childminder has good care practices in place and she involves children in these routines. For example, children get their own nappy and she supports them to pull out their own wipe from the pack. She praises children as they do this, building their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is a good role model, which results in children being very well behaved. Young children show care and concern by offering comforters to each other during a nappy change.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the correct agencies to contact should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder is also aware of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. She understands that a child's absence from her setting may indicate concerns about a child's welfare. She is clear on the action she would take if a child was not to attend as planned.

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should:

n enhance children's learning by supporting parents even further, to enable them to strengthen their children's learning at home

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should:

11 December 2019 n support children to develop an understanding of the importance of healthy eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544616 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10092641 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 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 Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder to gain an understanding of how the early years provision is planned and the curriculum is implemented. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector observed a planned activity and then discussed the learning that took place with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views provided by parents.

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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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