Childminder EY399739

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and enjoy attending the setting. They squeal with delight as their friends chase them through a play tunnel. Children's independence skills are supported as they access a wide variety of resources in the dedicated playroom and outside. Children are eager to arrive at the childminder's home, as reported by parents. The playroom has remained the same, so when children returned to the childminder following a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic they felt settled in the familiar environment. Children are safe as they are supervised well by the childminder. Children are eager to join in with activities that they enjoy. They listen to the childminder and follow her instructions well. Children are confident in their surroundings and enjoy the company of the childminder. Some children become disengaged with their intended learning. This is because the childminder does not sufficiently challenge all children as they play. In particular, children's

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The provision requires improvement

communication skills are not always promoted to help them to use and build on their vocabulary. That said, the childminder knows the children well and what they need to learn next.

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need to do better?

n The childminder asks parents to supply information about their children so that she gains a current picture of where children are in their development. She completes accurate assessments of what children know and can do. The childminder then uses this information to identify what children need to learn next. She does not use this information to extend children's learning consistently. For example, when children identify colour by name, the childminder does not deepen their knowledge or build on their learning. n The childminder provides children with learning opportunities, but these do not always link to what children need to learn next. For example, the childminder does not support children's communication and language skills. She does not encourage children to use language to respond to her questions and is too quick to provide children with the answer to her questions. n Children are learning strong social skills. The childminder says 'thank you' to the

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children so that the correct behaviours are reinforced. Children behave very well, they are keen to help each other and act responsibly. When asked to help another child bring in items from outside, children respond immediately and go to help. Children enjoy mealtimes and sit with their friends. They understand the rules and remain seated at the table throughout mealtimes. Children are confident in their surroundings and speak with the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the childminder's home. They are regularly praised for their achievements, which supports their self-esteem. n The childminder supports children's emotional development. For example, children who were anxious about returning had their sessions spread over

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19 May 2021 additional days to help them settle back in. n The childminder promotes children's independence, for example, she supports children to learn how to use the toilet independently. Children who are able to do this manage their own personal care needs well. Children have strong attachments with the childminder. For example, children in nappies understand the routine and comply when they are asked to have a nappy change, they smile at the childminder as this is done. n The childminder provides children with healthy lunches and is growing a variety of vegetables with the children to promote a healthy lifestyle. She shares recipes with parents of the foods enjoyed by the children. Children's physical skills are promoted as they climb up the stairs and walk with the childminder to collect children from other settings. n The childminder engages well with parents and makes changes based on their feedback. For example, the childminder now uses a new system to share and

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need to do better?

exchange information with parents. This includes learning ideas and pictures of the activities their children have been involved in. n The childminder evaluates the service she offers and knows what she wants to improve. Although the childminder has refreshed her knowledge on previous training courses, she recognises that she wants to complete further training to raise the quality of the service she offers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows which agencies to contact should these concerns arise. The premises are secure, and visitors are asked to sign in. Fire drills are carried out so that children learn how to quickly and safely exit the childminder's home in the event of a fire. The childminder has shared information with parents about online safety for children. The childminder is aware of what she must notify Ofsted off.

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Due date

plan activities that challenge children to allow them to further develop their skills and knowledge 01/07/2021

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Due date

ensure that all children benefit from learning opportunities that help them progress towards their next steps 01/07/2021

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Due date

19 May 2021 ensure that children are given the opportunity to think and respond to questions when engaged in activities. 01/07/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399739 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10117853 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 8 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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 This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity which was then discussed with the childminder. n Children spoke with the inspector about their time at the childminder's. n Parents spoke with the inspector about the service they receive from the childminder. n The inspector and childminder discussed how the provision is planned and the curriculum is implemented. n The inspector observed the childminder and children to gain a view as to how well children learn at the childminder's.

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Inspection activities

19 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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19 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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