Childminder in Nottingham

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children have built caring bonds with the childminder. They spend time combing her hair, taking great care to do this gently. Children seek her attention regularly and smile at her often. They show that they feel safe with the childminder. Young children greet visitors with a big smile and wave. They invite visitors into their play, pretending to prepare food in the role-play kitchen. They enjoy compliments from the childminder and visitors, who say their food is 'yummy'. Young children develop good imagination for their age.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of fun with the childminder. They can choose from a wide range of activities that are set out for them, based on their interests. Young children learn to share resources. They take turns with the childminder to stack blocks to build a tall tower. They laugh with the childminder when the tower falls over.

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The provision is good

Young children are encouraged by the childminder's high expectations for their learning, to develop the skills they will need for school. They spend a long time focusing on their play and show that they want to learn by seeking information from the childminder regularly. Children receive praise from the childminder frequently when they do well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has reflected on her practice since her last inspection. She has taken effective action to improve quality significantly. The childminder completes research online to increase her knowledge of safeguarding and how she can support children's learning. She has undertaken training to develop her food hygiene practices. n Parents are very happy with the childminder's care. They like that the childminder always puts the children first. The childminder works well with parents to support children's learning. She highlights if there are any concerns about children's progress and signposts parents to appropriate support. The childminder shares tips with parents on how to help children's learning. She uses information from parents to expand children's life experiences. For example, she takes children to visit other communities and sensitively explains any differences that children notice. n The childminder has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn

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need to do better?

and why. She makes sure that she extends children's learning across all areas during activities children select. The childminder is clear on the children's levels of development. She uses this knowledge to focus on areas children need most support. The childminder supports young children to gain the primary skills they need to learn. She helps them to develop their communication and language skills well. The childminder provides a narrative as children play. She introduces

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need to do better?

12 March 2020 new words regularly and models mouth movements to assist children's articulation. n Young children are making good progress in their physical development. The childminder shows children how to hold a pencil correctly as she draws. She explains to children to put their hand further down the pencil when they copy her action. Young children are beginning to hold pencils with three fingers near the lead and make marks with more control. n The childminder provides resources that support children's learning well. She makes sure they are accessible and visible, so children can choose from the wide range available. She has appropriate equipment to assist children's learning, such as a booster seat to enable children to sit and write at the kitchen table. n Young children behave well. They are beginning to learn routines such as tidying away toys when they finish playing. The childminder is a good role model. She is

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need to do better?

polite and kind, thanking children for combing her hair and explaining it looks lovely. Young children listen to requests about their behaviour. However, the childminder does not explain why some behaviour is not appropriate to help children understand the rules. n The childminder has put in place good hygiene routines. She is aware of current worldwide health issues and follows guidelines to keep children safe. For example, she asks visitors to use a hand sanitiser on arrival. Young children are learning to keep themselves healthy. They put a tissue in the bin after wiping a doll's face when pretending to feed them. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She explains to children, during play and at mealtimes, that fruit is healthy. The childminder encourages children to try fruit by sitting with them and eating it herself. She explains fruit is 'good for you'. Young children eat healthy foods, such as bananas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not always consider the impact of background noise distracting children from their learning during activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the signs that raise concerns about children's welfare, including those relating to wider safeguarding issues. She also knows the correct procedure to follow if an allegation is made against a person working or living on the premises. The childminder keeps children safe when they use technology. She is teaching children how to manage their safety online. The childminder provides a safe and clean environment for children to play. She identifies hazards and has measures in place to minimise risk, such as fitting a fire guard.

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should:

12 March 2020 n consistently provide children with an environment that helps them concentrate fully on their learning n provide more information when explaining rules to children, so they are clear on why their actions are not appropriate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286168 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10129912 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 7 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Clifton, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as certificates for qualifications, policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading their letters about the childminder's practice. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.

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Inspection activities

12 March 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

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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