Green, Stacey

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 fun learning new skills in a safe environment, where they are encouraged to manage risks. One- and two-year-old children laugh together and hold on tight, as requested, while on the large basket swing. Three-year-old children love swinging themselves high on the single swing with reminders if they are going too high. They show great balance, coordination and strength, and appreciate the praise received.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children are all feeling secure after some being anxious on their return following lockdown. Children have warm bonds with the childminder and her assistants, who talk to them with kind tones. They receive reassurance when they need it, for example when new people visit the setting. Most children are confident to greet new people with a smile and a wave. On rare occasions children show signs of being unsure. However, they return to playing happily after comfort from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and have a good understanding of boundaries and what is expected of them. They wait patiently for their turn to have a go with the magnetic fishing rods to find the letters in their name. Children want to learn and maintain focus for long periods. They ask questions such as 'What is that?' and enjoy their achievements, showing drawings they complete with pride.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews her practice and makes improvements to the quality of childcare. She has met all the actions from her last inspection. Children can choose from a wide range of resources, and routines, such as snack time, provide learning and a social experience. n The childminder has put in place appropriate support for her assistants. She observes their practice, identifies appropriate areas to develop and provides coaching and supervisions. Assistants are now supporting children's communication and language development well. However, some areas identified to develop her assistants' practice still need further support. Occasionally, assistants do not give children time to think when they ask questions. n The childminder plans and delivers learning that children enjoy and helps them develop in all areas. She expands on children's experiences so that they learn about the wonders of the world around them. The childminder provides children

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with various outings, for example to zoos, supermarkets and farms. She takes children to her allotment regularly to learn about how vegetables are grown. n Sometimes, the childminder and her assistants' planning of activities could develop younger children's learning to an even higher level. They decide some activities are too advanced for younger children and miss opportunities to push

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16 June 2021 their learning even further. n The childminder and her assistants are clear on what children know and how to help them to develop their knowledge and skills. They identify where children most need support and provide learning that helps them reach the next level. When children returned following lockdown, the childminder identified key areas to develop. Some children were anxious about their health and needed support with their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder taught children about how cleaning their hands helped keep them safe from being ill. Children regularly wash their hands at appropriate times, such as before and after eating. They are now happy and settled in the childminder's care. n Children have good physical skills, which they show when writing. One- and two- year-old children are drawing zig-zag lines keeping to the paper. Three- and four-year-old children are holding the pencil with the correct grip and can write

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their names. n The childminder and her assistants prepare children for their next stage of education well. They encourage children to develop their independence skills from a young age. The childminder tells one-year-old children to have a go at using the water dispenser. She explains how to do this, and children try with all their might to succeed. One-year-old children are already becoming independent, putting on their own sun hats and feeding themselves with a spoon. Three- and four-year-olds are doing many self-care tasks on their own, such as putting on their shoes and helping tidy cups and bowls away after lunch. n Parents are happy with the care provided for their children. They appreciate the home-from-home environment and varied outings. Parents say the childminder and her assistants communicate well with them and help them to support children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant recently completed face-to-face safeguarding training. They have a good understanding of the signs that suggest concerns about children's welfare and how to respond. The childminder and her assistant clean the setting regularly and follow good hygiene routines to help reduce risk from infections spreading. They complete regular risk assessments to ensure the premises and equipment are safe and suitable. The childminder communicates well with her assistants to ensure the right number of adults are always with children. She makes sure children are supervised closely and kept safe.

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should:

n provider further support for assistants to develop their interactions, so children

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should:

16 June 2021 are consistently given more time to think when asked questions n improve planning so that younger children are given opportunity to learn during activities targeting older children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548589 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10132202 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 9 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Edingley, Newark. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She works with three assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 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 observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as qualification certificates, policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity led by an assistant with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through speaking to them on the telephone about the childminder's practice. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.

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Inspection activities

16 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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