Childminder EY429558

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 places a high priority on children's behaviour. She joins children when they play games and encourages them to share. Younger children say, 'It is my turn,' which shows their understanding of how to take turns. Children receive praise for using good manners and for sharing. They behave well and are polite. Older children show their knowledge of safety measures and how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder's assistant talks to them about why it is important not to run on the wet grass in the outdoor area. Children say, 'We might slip.' Children are happy and show positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They give the childminder cuddles and good eye contact when they communicate with her. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and are emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well. She offers them unique opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children visit a soft-play centre monthly and say that they enjoy jumping on the trampoline in the childminder's garden. Older children who attend school during the daytime enjoy playing football during the out-of- school care the childminder also offers. Children show determination when they join activities. With encouragement from the childminder, they show perseverance. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers children opportunities that they may not otherwise experience in order to deepen their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others. This helps children to develop their knowledge of the wider world. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children put on their shoes. They wash their hands prior to eating. Children say that they wash their hands to 'get rid of germs'. This shows their understanding of good personal hygiene routines. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's achievements. When children first start, she talks with parents and identifies what children need to learn next. This helps her to support children's development. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she provides children with a safe and nurturing environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder extends her professional development. For example, she views webinars on the internet. This helps her to deepen her understanding of how to offer children more choices in their play. However, there are limited opportunities for older children to extend their skills in controlling technology. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about healthy foods.

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need to do better?

14 January 2020 For example, she plays a game with them where children identify pictures of nutritious foods. The childminder ensures that children receive fresh air and daily physical exercise. This contributes to their understanding of how they can keep healthy. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their hand-to- eye coordination. Children thread cotton reels and buttons onto a lace. They thread cereal onto wire to make bird feeders. Children show good levels of involvement, concentrate and follow instructions given by the childminder. Children develop skills in preparation for their move on to school. n The childminder gives children simple tasks to complete, such as tidying away toys. Children promptly follow instructions. They ask visitors and the childminder to look at their 'muscles' when they lift toys and put them away. This helps to give children a sense of responsibility.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants liaise with teachers from the host school where they offer out-of-school care for children. This helps them to provide a tailored approach to supporting children's interests. Children enjoy playing card games with staff and colouring activities. n The childminder asks children questions to help them to develop their thinking skills and share their knowledge. For example, she asks them the shape of the objects they use and to count the number of buttons they thread onto a lace. Children correctly identify a circle and count to five. However, the childminder does not always challenge children's thinking skills to help to extend their understanding of mathematical concepts even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out checks of her home and the room she uses in a school where she offers out-of-school care for children. This helps to provide a safe environment for children to play. The childminder and her assistants supervise children well, such as when children play indoors and outdoors. This contributes to their safety. The childminder and her assistants attend child protection training. They have a good understanding of the signs of abuse and where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n increase opportunities to support and enrich older children's experiences with technology n strengthen interactions with children to challenge their thinking skills and to help them extend their mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429558 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10074821 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder operates an out-of-school club from the grounds of Woodland View Primary School during term time. Sessions are from 3pm until 5.30pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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

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Inspection activities

14 January 2020 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

14 January 2020 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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