Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive happy and move confidently around the childminder's home. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children give the childminder cuddles and show a strong bond with her. They have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. For example, children tell visitors where they hang their belongings in the entrance hall. They demonstrate a good understanding of routines. Children put on their shoes and coats when it is time to go to school. They are independent.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides unique opportunities for children to attend her care. One example is that she collects children from their homes. The childminder makes the most of the time she spends in car journeys with children. For example, children are keen to talk about what they see, such as the moon, a cat, and their favourite soft-play centre. Children are confident communicators.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations of children and values their comments. Children take an active part in planning activities. This helps them to be motivated. Children find pictures on the internet, print these off and colour them in. They show good levels of concentration and enjoyment. Children develop further the skills they learn at school.

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n The childminder offers children a good range of toys and resources. Children have opportunities to be creative. They use play food and pretend to make breakfast for the childminder and visitors. Children show good imaginative skills. n The childminder talks to children about how to cross the road safely when they walk from her car to the school. Children demonstrate a good understanding of how to evacuate the childminder's home in an emergency. They say, 'we go outside'. This contributes to children's safety. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the world. One example of this is when children ask the childminder to choose what she would like from a Chinese menu. Children pretend to make her food and use chopsticks and kitchen equipment. n The childminder complements the learning that children receive at school. For example, she supports children to extend their interest in books and to spell

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different words. n The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, when children first start, she offers settling-in sessions. These help children to become familiar with the childminder and her home. n The childminder shares pictures with parents that show their children's

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16 January 2020 achievements. This helps them to know their children's interests when they are in the childminder's care. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that they are 'happy with the care provided', and that their children 'talk warmly about the childminder'. n The childminder offers children nutritious breakfasts and talks to them about the food they eat, helping to develop their understanding of healthy foods. Children say that their favourite healthy foods are 'yoghurt' and 'oranges'. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development. For example, she asks them to compare the size of two pens. She uses words such as 'thick' and 'thin'. This contributes to children's knowledge of language that is used to describe size. n Children show a positive attitude to learning. They demonstrate an understanding of risks when they use tools. When children use scissors, they say

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that 'they might hurt you'. The childminder suggests cutting around shapes to avoid making sharp corners. Children listen and follow instructions. n Children play cooperatively together. The childminder praises children's achievements and encourages them to use good manners. Children behave well and are polite. However, they do not take an active part in developing their own rules and boundaries in the childminder's home. n The childminder encourages children to develop their knowledge of sounds that represent letters of the alphabet. Children recognise the sounds of letters in their name.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to report any concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents. This helps to ensure that they know how she keeps their children safe. The childminder supervises children well, such as when they are on the school playground. She is always in sight and hearing of them. The childminder completes safety checks in her home. This helps to provide children with a safe environment to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407452 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10114440 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 4 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield. She provides out-of-school care only, during term time. Sessions are from 7am until 8.50am, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed activities indoors and outdoors, and the interaction between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the home. n The inspector gathered the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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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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