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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children have super opportunities to interact with other adults and children. The childminder meets up with colleagues daily. They go to each other's houses and the children play and explore together. This helps to promote children's personal and social skills.

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The provision is good

Children show that they are safe, happy and settled in various ways. For example, they engage in activities independently or, equally, they include the childminder and visitors in their play. Children play with toys that capture their interest, such as small world animals or construction bricks. They show high levels of concentration at their chosen activity, this demonstrates a positive attitude to learning.

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The provision is good

Very young children's understanding of mathematics is good. The childminder has high expectations of children's counting skills. Babies copy her when she counts, they hold up their fingers to represent one, two, three. Toddlers explore capacity when they fill and empty pots with cereal.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They play harmoniously alongside each other. Toddlers show affection to babies, stroking their face and helping with self-care routines. Children are keen to tidy toys away when they have finished with them. Toddlers enjoy petting the family cat, the childminder reminds them to be gentle. This contributes to their understanding of being kind and caring for living things.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about the wider world. For instance, she takes children on outings to the play park, the local library, and farm parks. This helps to broaden children's horizons beyond those they may not experience at home. n The childminder has a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. Each day, she engages them in a song and traditional rhymes session. She understands the benefit of this in developing children's speaking skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of what children need to learn next. She recognises the differing ages and interests of children she cares for and tailors the learning opportunities she offers to reflect this. For instance, young children use their small-muscle skills to solve problems when they fit keys into a lock. While older children recognise the pictures on the locks and correspond

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these to the letter on the key. However, occasionally, the childminder does not always build on what children already know and can do when they are playing independently. n The childminder has established good links with a group of other childminders in

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20 July 2021 the neighbourhood. They meet up and share updates about childcare practices. However, the childminder does not always encourage other settings that children attend to share information and promote consistency in children's learning and development. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. When going outside, she asks toddlers to find their own shoes, they can put these on themselves with no support. n The childminder provides children with nutritious, healthy food. At lunchtime, they enjoy a pasta salad, including cucumber, tomato and ham, followed by grapes and blackberries. Children sit at the breakfast bar and with gentle reminders, demonstrate good table manners. n The childminder supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe when out and about. For instance, they learn about road safety when they are on the walk to and from school. The childminder asks the children to check the road for

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cars before asking them if they consider it is safe to cross. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They comment how she has supported not only their children but themselves too. Written testimonials share comments, such as 'since coming to you he has gained so many words' and 'it makes me so proud when she puts her arms out to you'. n The childminder establishes communication with families from the start and has a good understanding of children's personal circumstances. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's knowledge. The childminder then uses this information to provide specific support. Furthermore, she can guide the parents to any relevant authorities that may be able to offer more support.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to help ensure her safeguarding knowledge is current. She has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She can recognise when a child may be at risk and is aware of who to contact should she need to report her concerns. The childminder knows where to report allegations, should there be one against herself or household members. She maintains a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn in. The childminder always supervises them, this includes when moving around the house. The childminder understands the importance of maintaining records, such as accident or injury forms, which helps her to promote children's welfare.

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should:

n extend activities chosen by children, to build on what they already know and can do

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should:

20 July 2021 n engage with other settings that children attend to work together to deliver learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553841 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10174491 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm on Monday and, 7.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Occasionally, the childminder's husband works alongside her as an assistant.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector visited the areas of the home that children access. The childminder explained how she has planned her environment to support children's interests and independence. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She jointly evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times. She spoke to a parent and viewed written testimonials from parents to obtain their views. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation. This included evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the safeguarding policy.

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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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Inspection activities

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