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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children have warm and affectionate bonds with the kind and caring childminder. They appear happy and relaxed in her care. Children are motivated to learn, and independently explore the toys and play activities provided. Young children are becoming confident in their play. They behave well. Children enjoy the childminder's praise, which promotes their self-esteem and supports them to become confident learners.

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The provision is good

Children learn about safe practices in an age-appropriate way. They are becoming increasingly independent as they learn to fetch and safely use small steps to help them climb onto chairs when it is time for them to sit at the table. Younger children develop their physical coordination further as they manoeuvre large cars around the garden. They move play foods between containers and start to learn about shape and size as they find and fit appropriate lids.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a varied range of opportunities that engage them and build on their learning. They enjoy taking familiar books to the local park. Here they sit together amongst the trees to listen to their favourite story 'The Gruffalo'. They build further on their interest as they use the environment and additional props to re-enact the story together.

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n The childminder has effective arrangements to help children settle. She finds out about children's routines, interests and their likes and dislikes. She uses this information successfully to plan for children's learning. She plans activities that will build on their interests and next steps in their learning and development. Children are provided with a good mixture of play and learning opportunities across the curriculum. n The childminder works well with other childminders in the local area. Children visit playgroups and enjoy opportunities to mix in larger groups and create friendships with other children. This supports their social skills and helps them to develop a sense of their community. n Children learn about the world around them. They regularly visit new, interesting places, such as the local farm shop, soft play centres and parks. Children enjoy outdoor music group sessions and learn about caring for animals during trips to

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a local farm. n Children are inquisitive and motivated to learn, showing increasing levels of concentration and independence. They readily involve themselves in a range of games and activities. For instance, younger children start to use their imagination as they pretend to cut 'cakes' and feed their 'baby'. n The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. She offers

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7 May 2021 praise and encouragement during activities and when children follow instructions. Children develop a secure understanding of right and wrong from an early age. They learn good manners and are polite. n The childminder recognises emerging gaps in children's progression swiftly and identifies targets to support their learning further. She regularly takes photographs of children engaged in activities to share with parents, along with offering doorstep and online daily discussions. This keeps parents informed about their child's daily activities and care routines. n The childminder interacts well with the children. She is affectionate and gentle in her approach. She supports young children's language skills effectively. For example, she describes what they can see and are doing and introduces new words to develop their vocabulary and extend their learning. n The childminder knows the children in her care well and can confidently talk

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about their capabilities. She plans a wide range of age-appropriate activities to support and prepare children for their next stage in learning. Overall, children make good progress. However, on occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to fully extend activities and challenge children to maximise learning. n The childminder adopts a positive attitude towards making improvements to her practice. She keeps her core training up to date, such as first aid and safeguarding. She joins webinars online and shares good practice with other childminders to update her skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She knows the procedure to follow and professionals to contact if she has concerns. Risk assessments are carried out daily, and the premises are kept clean and tidy. The childminder ensures her first-aid qualification is kept up to date. She understands she must ensure required suitability checks are completed for all adults living in the home.

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should:

n extend all activities, including those chosen by children, to help children make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252975 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10144763 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 4 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in West Bridgford, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation file and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

7 May 2021 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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7 May 2021 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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