Childminder in Nottingham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have up-to-date paediatric first-aid training to enable her to administer appropriate first-aid treatment to children in the event of an accident or injury. However, she has completed online first-aid training and has booked a place on an appropriate paediatric first-aid training course.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have close, affectionate bonds with the kind and caring childminder. They smile and giggle throughout the day. Children enjoy the childminder's praise, which promotes their self-esteem and helps them to become confident learners. Young children are safe and motivated to learn as they independently explore the toys and activities provided. They behave well and share resources with their friends.

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The provision requires improvement

Children's communication, language and literacy skills develop very well. The childminder encourages them to repeat new words from books they share. Children make good progress as the childminder has high expectations, explaining new vocabulary in the context of the story.

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The provision requires improvement

Children attended throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic as the childminder's setting remained open. The childminder has adapted the way she communicates with parents to minimise infection risks. She photographs children's daily communication books rather than sending them home. This ensures parents still receive daily information about children's experiences with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder models language clearly to promote young children's speech and communication skills. Children look forward to sharing favourite stories from a young age. They develop a love of books, songs and rhymes which the childminder embeds across the curriculum. Children self-select stories to read together and sing rhymes as they enjoy messy play. They sing 'five little ducks swim away' as they hide ducks under shaving foam. n Children make good progress in their learning as the childminder plays alongside them. She encourages children to make decisions about their play and recall information and new vocabulary. For example, she supports young children to find sea life creatures that are the same. n Children have good opportunities to develop and challenge their physical skills. For example, the childminder recognises when they are eager to begin to stand and balance with support by holding out her hand. The children have a healthy

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diet as the childminder provides fruit, vegetables and nutritious home-made lunch choices. n The childminder knows the children well. She uses her knowledge of their interests to successfully plan activities that will build on their next steps in

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22 June 2021 learning. The childminder provides children with a good mixture of play and learning opportunities across the curriculum. She extends their learning from home through new experiences such as caring for her own pets. However, the childminder places less emphasis in teaching children about everyday technology and its purpose compared to other areas of learning. n Parents are complimentary about the setting. They comment on how much their children enjoy spending time with the childminder and eating the home-cooked meals. The childminder recognises how effective partnership working with parents has a positive impact on children's well-being and learning. She uses vocabulary from the children's home language to help them to learn English. However, the childminder has not fully established links with other providers to exchange information to support children's next stages of learning. n The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. She offers

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praise and encouragement during activities, which promotes children's confidence. Babies are curious about new people and keen to involve them in their play, confidently smiling and babbling. n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She has not attended the required training and her previous first-aid certificate has expired. The childminder identified this prior to her inspection. She has taken steps to update her theoretical knowledge so that she can respond appropriately, for example, if a child has an accident or is choking. Additionally, the childminder has a place on a relevant and full paediatric first-aid course. However, she had not completed the training at the time of this inspection.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and indicators of harm. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows what action to take in the event of an allegation against herself. The childminder makes a daily risk assessment of her premises, taking into account the ages of the children attending. She takes appropriate action to minimise any potential risks and ensure that children remain safe in her care.

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Due date

22 June 2021 attend a full paediatric first-aid training course and ensure a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 02/07/2021

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should:

n develop links with staff at other early years settings children attend, to share information and build the strongest picture of children's learning and development n increase opportunities for children to explore and learn about a broad range of technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2496505 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10191317 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and the curriculum is planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the children and the childminder spoke to the inspector. The inspector took account of the written views of

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parents. She also observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children attending. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included evidence of qualifications, the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and a sample of policies.

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Inspection activities

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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