Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision requires improvement

Children develop a keen interest in the natural world. They excitedly look out of the window when they hear the noise of a tractor passing by. Children are eager to help feed the childminder's pet rabbits. They learn what rabbits like to eat and drink. Children understand that to keep themselves safe they should not poke their fingers into the rabbits' cage. They enjoy going on walks on the farm where the childminder lives, to see the cows in the fields and the calves in the cattle shed.

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The provision requires improvement

Children eat a range of healthy, homemade meals. They get excited as they choose what fruit they would like for their morning snack. However, the good health of children is compromised. They do not learn about the importance of handwashing before snack or after playing outside. Also, the childminder does not ensure there are hygienic arrangements for nappy changing. She does not take appropriate steps to prevent the spread of infection, such as washing her hands in between changing nappies.

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The provision requires improvement

Children demonstrate that they are happy in the care of the childminder. They arrive eager to see her and their friends. Children are learning to manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder has appropriate expectations for children's learning and development, particularly their personal and social development. Children play well together and are supported to take turns with toys and share.

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n The childminder knows children well. She precisely identifies what they can do, and what they need to learn next. The curriculum is well planned to offer children a wide range of experiences based on their interests. Children have positive attitudes to learning. They show curiosity and are eager to explore new and unfamiliar activities. However, the childminder gives too many directions about how to complete planned activities. As a result, children are not able to fully develop their own ideas as they play. n Children independently sing familiar songs and rhymes and complete the actions. They have easy access to a wide range of picture and story books. Children sit together to look at the books, turning the pages with care. They recognise a story from the pictures on the cover and can name the characters in the book. However, when the childminder communicates with children, she does not always use the correct vocabulary. For example, when children point to a

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helicopter, she tells them it is a 'chop chop'. This means that children are not always learning the correct words and extending their vocabulary as far as possible. n Children use scoops and their hands to fill and empty containers with brightly coloured rice. The childminder encourages them to notice the difference in

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14 June 2021 weight between the full and empty containers. Children count and use mathematical language in their play. n Children delight in exploring the outdoors. They show motivation and determination as they attempt challenges when using equipment such as slides, trampolines and swings. Children are physically active and confident to climb. The childminder helps them to learn about safety on the play equipment. For example, they know that they need to wait for other children to move away from the bottom of the slide before going down it, and know not to walk in front of swings. However, the childminder does not model practice that supports children to learn about good hygiene. Children do not understand the importance of washing their hands before eating snack or after playing outside. They are not learning to be independent in their self-care or how to contribute to their own good health. n Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. They comment that

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they are kept well informed about their children's development. Parents tell the inspector that children are well settled and secure in the childminder's care and that they enjoy attending the setting. n The childminder uses the information she has gained from parents to provide a broad range of experiences for children to complement the experiences they have at home. While in her care, children relish the opportunity to be creative and take part in messy play activities. They eagerly explore a 'dinosaur swamp'. As they play, they talk about how the gloop in the swamp feels. They say that it is 'cold, slimy, wet and slippery'. Children enjoy exploring the texture with their hands and their feet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

While national restrictions due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic have limited access to training, the childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has completed online training and conducted independent research into child protection issues, including keeping children safe online. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands how to record and report concerns about children's welfare to the relevant agencies. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure. Children are well supervised in the home and when playing outdoors.

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Due date

14 June 2021 make sure a good standard of hygiene is maintained, particularly in relation to changing children's nappies and handwashing, to prevent any possible risk of cross-infection. 30/06/2021

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should:

n encourage children to develop their vocabulary and use the correct language and terminology n improve the implementation of planned activities to allow children to use resources in their own way and develop their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440808 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10193880 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 5 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Brinsley, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm on Monday and Wednesday, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how her curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector held discussions with parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

14 June 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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Inspection activities

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