Childminder EY334441

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children arrive at the setting happy and enthusiastic. They eagerly explore the environment and quickly settle at their desired activity. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe as they sit on the childminder's lap to listen to stories they have chosen. They demonstrate well-developed language and communication skills. For example, children point out different pictures in the stories and discuss their own experiences. Children thoroughly enjoy making play dough. They build on their mathematical development as they weigh and measure ingredients such as flour, salt and water. Children roll the play dough into different-sized balls and count them. They place the balls onto the scales to try to make them balance. Children are encouraged to use mathematical language such as 'more', 'less', 'heavy' and 'light'. There are high expectations for all children. They copy the positive social interactions of the childminder, who regularly offers lots of praise.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to resolve their own disputes and to manage their own behaviour. They are resilient, learn to share their toys and use manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers effective settling-in processes and knows the children in her care very well. She can confidently talk about their abilities, likes and dislikes, and family backgrounds. She uses this knowledge to celebrate children's individuality and support their understanding of similarities and differences between one another. For example, children share experiences of traditions and celebrations from their home cultures. n Children have good social skills and show they are eager to learn. At snack time they are excited as they choose which fruit they would like. The childminder encourages sociable snack times and reads stories to children as they eat. n Opportunities for children to develop their independence skills are not always consistent. For example, children are not always encouraged to put their own coats on. Additionally, where children can do things for themselves, such as peeling a banana, the childminder does this for them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked closely with the local authority to improve her practice following her previous inspection. She understands the value of ongoing training to improve her knowledge and the curriculum. The childminder explains how she has added natural resources such as wooden spoons and rings to promote children's curiosity. n The childminder plans outings into the local community to widen children's experiences. For example, she plans exciting trips to the local farm. Children learn about the animals there and have the opportunity to feed the horse. The childminder knows the importance of outdoor play. She plans regular trips to the park and playgroups to support children's physical development and social skills.

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need to do better?

12 March 2020 n The childminder works in partnership with parents well. She shares snapshots of children's development and achievements with parents daily. The childminder provides questionnaires for parents to comment on the service she offers. Parents comment that the childminder is 'friendly and approachable', and that they have 'complete confidence' in the care she provides. n The childminder offers a range of activities to support all areas of learning. For example, children have great fun as they play in the role play area. They gently play with the childminder's dog and pretend to feed her dinner. This promotes imaginative development. However, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to fully support children's early writing skills. n Children display good behaviour and attitudes. The childminder encourages them to think about road safety when they are on outings or collected from

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need to do better?

school. She tells children to stand at the side of the road, look both ways and listen for oncoming vehicles before they cross the road. This helps them understand how to stay safe. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's development in all areas of the curriculum. She observes children and tracks their development, and uses this information to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder plans purposeful activities to help children build on what they already know. She also shares this information with parents to support children's home learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact if she has concerns about children's safety or welfare. She can confidently identify the signs and symptoms of abuse including the wider aspects, such as the risk of radicalisation. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of the premises before children arrive. She ensures that any spills are mopped up, hazardous objects are placed out of reach and broken toys removed. The childminder also carries out regular fire drills. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide age-appropriate activities for children to develop and practise their pencil control and early writing skills n make better use of opportunities to help older children develop their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334441 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10089082 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 observed a planned activity and then discussed the learning that took place with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a variety of documentation such as first-aid certificates, and checked evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector took account of written views provided by parents.

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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

12 March 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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