Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well. Older children are very supportive of babies and demonstrate positive social skills and empathy. At snack time, they support younger children by passing them pieces of fruit to eat. Children are extremely polite and use manners such as 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted. They cooperate with requests. For example, they eagerly follow the childminder's instructions to help to clean the table before snack time. Children know this is important because it helps to kills germs that might make them poorly.

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The provision is good

Children at this setting are happy and full of enthusiasm. The childminder creates strong bonds with the children, which helps them to feel safe and emotionally secure. They thoroughly enjoy exploring using their imaginations. For example, during role play children enthusiastically experiment with bandages, thermometers and stethoscopes to complete health checks on the pretend patients. Children demonstrate they are confident and independent learners.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in communication and language. They benefit from high-quality interactions and meaningful conversations. The childminder is gentle and has high expectations for all children in her care. Children develop their understanding of phonics very well. For example, the letter of the week is 'r'. Children are intrigued by the 'letter box' that contains objects such as rice, rocks and a toy rabbit. During story time, they recognise and point out words beginning with 'r', such as 'red' and 'rocket'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She speaks to parents to find out information about children's interests, families and backgrounds. She uses this information effectively to help plan the environment and provide activities that build on what children already know and understand. She introduces new activities and ideas to help broaden children's experiences. n Children demonstrate respect for the childminder. For example, when asked to tidy up, even the youngest children respond quickly to instruction. Children know this helps to keep them safe from tripping over. The childminder provides children with clear and consistent behavioural boundaries, so they understand the difference between right and wrong. n The childminder challenges and enhances children's skills effectively throughout their experiences. For instance, during an out in space activity, children are challenged to identify different planets, such as the earth, moon and stars. The

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childminder enhances children's learning effectively. She gives them clear explanations about earth and its characteristics, to further enhance their knowledge and understanding of the world.

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need to do better?

13 February 2020 n The childminder encourages self-confidence and independence by providing opportunities for children to complete age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, at snack time, children choose which fruit to eat and learn to use a knife safely to cut up bananas and grapes. However, the childminder does occasionally miss the opportunity during mealtimes to teach children about the importance of healthy eating. n The childminder evaluates the service she offers well. She recently reviewed the activities and toys she provides to ensure they support the needs and development of all children. Following this review, she added new resources to develop children's curiosity and learning. For example, she has introduced new board games and puzzles to support children's understanding of number and mathematics. n Children have opportunities to explore the outdoors and meet new people. The childminder organises trips to the park, the library and playgroups in the

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surrounding areas. Children have a safe and secure outdoor garden area and enjoy exploring the woodlands when on nature walks. n The childminder plans exciting outings in the local community. This helps to widen children's experiences and build upon what they already know. For instance, children visit the local charity supported city farm, where they feed the animals and learn about them. The childminder explains to the children that their donations help to house and care for the animals and pay for their food. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She keeps in regular contact with parents throughout the day and shares photographs and observations of children's activities through the online assessment. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say that she is committed, caring and attentive towards the needs and development of all children. Parents make positive comments about the progress children make in their speech and

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language development. They say that teaching methods are personalised to the needs of each child, and that they are fully confident with the care that the childminder provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of the areas of abuse and wider safeguarding aspects. She fully understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. The childminder attends regular training and local update meetings to ensure her knowledge is current. She has a clear policy and is able to confidently discuss the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environments. She takes effective action to minimise any hazards. This helps to keep children safe.

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

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550701 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10126875 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Tollerton, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a variety of documentation, including first-aid certificates, risk assessments and policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of parents' views from written feedback they had 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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