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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a calm voice and uses distraction if children are upset when they arrive. This helps children to settle quickly. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that 'her big smile welcomes each child'.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. The childminder plans for children's learning and follows their interests. For example, when children choose books, she makes sure that they are age-appropriate. She encourages younger children to feel the different textures in books and to lift flaps to see what is underneath. The childminder names different animals that children see and encourages them to develop their understanding of the sounds that different animals make. Children develop a love of books.

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The provision is good

Children show positive relationships with the childminder. Younger children copy her actions, such as clapping their hands when nursery rhymes finish. The childminder provides children with unique opportunities to learn about themselves as individuals. Children look at themselves in the mirror and learn the names for parts of their body. For example, when they are asked, younger children promptly respond to requests and point to their nose and mouth.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her curriculum to enhance the experiences children receive at home. For example, she provides them with activities that help children to explore the sounds made by different musical instruments. The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to get the best start in early education. n The childminder is very skilled at supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, she uses simple words and sign language when she speaks to younger children. The childminder names objects that younger children point to. This helps them to link words to objects. When very young children make babbling sounds, the childminder responds and babbles back. This encourages children to learn to take turns in conversations. n The childminder extends her professional development. She attends training courses that help to deepen her knowledge of how to promote children's literacy

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need to do better?

skills, for example to help children to learn the sounds that represent letters of the alphabet. n The childminder gathers the views of parents and children when she reflects on her provision. She purchases additional toys and resources to promote children's interests. This is particularly beneficial for children who have SEND to support their learning and development. Older children say that they like being with the

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need to do better?

24 January 2020 childminder because she is 'fun and exciting'. n Children show good physical skills. For example, younger children hold on to the childminder's hands for support when they begin to walk. They quickly become more confident and attempt to walk backwards. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder knows children well. She is well-qualified and demonstrates a good understanding of how to support and extend children's learning. As a result, children are motivated to learn and progress well in their development. n The childminder gathers information from parents and carers about their children's interests and care routines at home. This helps her to support children's individual needs. She shares information with parents about children's achievements when they are in her setting. This contributes to parents' knowledge of their children's learning. n The childminder does not consistently gather and share information with schools

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need to do better?

that children also attend, to help her to complement the learning experiences they receive elsewhere. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. She uses words such as 'high' and 'low' when she moves objects in different directions. This contributes to children's understanding of language that describes position. During daily routines, such as when she lifts younger children to put them in to a highchair, she counts to 'three'. This helps children to develop their early understanding of numbers. n The childminder offers children opportunities to make independent choices in their play. Children access toys and resources that are at a low level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out safety checks in her home to help identify any potential risks to children. For example, she gets down on her hands and knees to view the environment from a child's height. When children ride on scooters in her garden, she provides them with safety helmets. This contributes to children's safety. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to report any concerns about children's safety. She shares her policies and procedures with parents. This helps them to know how she keeps their children safe.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with schools that children also attend to help complement the learning experiences they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343219 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10073784 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Eastwood, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 6.30pm, 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 toured areas of the premises that children use. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors 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. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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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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