Childminder, Out-of school day care 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are settled and secure in the childminder's home. They are happy to explore the range of toys that the childminder provides for them. Children engage well in activities that interest them. For example, they have fun making bird feeders and enjoy stirring the mixture 'round and round'. The childminder sets high expectations for children to develop positive attitudes, and she supports them to share and take turns in their play. She provides them with gentle reminders if their behaviour falls short of what is expected of them.

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The provision is good

The childminder establishes strong attachments with the children and this helps to boost their self-esteem and sense of belonging. She recognises what makes them unique and meets their individual needs well. Her flexible approach helps to make children feel valued and, overall, supports their learning effectively. Children enjoy moulding dough with their fingers and making different shapes. They use a range of tools skilfully, such as forks and shape cutters to create their own patterns and shapes. Children use their imagination well as they pretend to make dinner for visitors. The childminder makes learning enjoyable. For example, she provides props alongside books to help capture children's attention and focus their learning.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a range of opportunities to be physically active. For example, they thoroughly enjoy running around looking for ice in the childminder's garden. The childminder helps children to learn about risk. For example, she reminds them not to run on the ice as it is slippy and they could fall. n The childminder gets to know the children well. She observes their play and makes regular assessments of their ongoing progress. The childminder uses this information effectively to help target any gaps in children's development and to support their good progress. n Children develop an interest in numbers, and the childminder encourages them to count during their play. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to develop their mathematical skills further, for example when children show an interest in concepts such as weight and measure. n The childminder works effectively with parents to help provide children with

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need to do better?

consistency in their care and education. She shares information with them about their children's progress, both verbally and electronically. Parents are complimentary about the experiences that the childminder provides for their children. n Children enjoy singing songs and have fun joining in with the actions. For example, they laugh and giggle as they pretend to 'jump like kangaroos' and 'hop like bunnies'. These activities help to enhance children's communication and

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need to do better?

20 January 2020 language skills. However, sometimes, the childminder does not encourage children to share their own thoughts and ideas during play. n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice to help her identify areas to further develop. She keeps up to date with new initiatives through accessing online training and networking with other childminders. For example, she would like to undertake more training to build her knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and meals that the childminder provides for them. The childminder promotes mealtimes as social occasions. She sits with the children and chats to them about the food they are eating. However, the childminder is not always as successful in promoting children's awareness of good hygiene practices. For example, sometimes she forgets to remind the children to wash their hands before eating.

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks information from parents about children's prior learning. She makes good use of the local community to help broaden their experiences and build their knowledge of the world beyond their communities. For example, children learn about Chinese New Year, and they visit different groups, which helps to boost their social skills. n Children are familiar with the childminder's routines. For example, they know that after having lunch it is time for them to have a nap. The childminder plans these routines in accordance with parents' wishes and provides children with a comfortable and quiet place to rest and sleep. This helps to promote children's well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. She is aware of the procedure to follow to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder undertakes regular child protection training to ensure her knowledge and skills are up to date. She monitors children's attendance and follows up any absences promptly. She carries out risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for children. For example, locks on cupboards prevent children from accessing cleaning materials.

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should:

n strengthen questioning techniques to help encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas during play n extend opportunities for children to build on their mathematical skills, particularly when they show an interest in concepts such as weight and measure n strengthen support for children to develop good hygiene practice, in particular

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should:

20 January 2020 their understanding of the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476068 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10075824 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 2 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Arnold, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed how she organises her setting. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from documents provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 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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