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 are welcomed into the childminder's home like family. Children enjoy the unique family-orientated atmosphere in this setting. The childminder and her husband/assistant are kind and attentive. Parents comment on this particular trait saying, 'the childminder and her husband are such wonderful role models'.

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The provision is good

The children are happy and contented, they treat the home as though it is their own. For example, they explore the range of resources independently and include their friends in their play. They show they feel safe and contented in the setting and play harmoniously together.

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The provision is good

Children show high levels of independence. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for all ages of children. When it comes to playing outdoors, they ask the children to find their own shoes and put them on. Children do this, the childminder praises their efforts and subtly supports them to swap their shoes over when they are on the wrong feet.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the respectful requests from the childminder and her assistant, who have clear and consistent boundaries. For instance, the childminder reminds the children to 'sit nicely' on the sofa and thanks them for doing so.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes accurate assessments of what children know and can do. She observes children as they play and identifies any gaps in their knowledge. She uses the information she gathers to help plan a sequenced curriculum. The childminder recognises when children may be falling behind with their speaking skills. She speaks with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive all possible support. n The childminder provides children with interesting learning opportunities. This helps children to be motivated and eager to join in. For instance, the wooden playhouse provides super opportunities for children to practice their role-play skills, they pretend to be builders upstairs. While younger children explore colouring pens downstairs, this helps to develop their early writing skills. n The childminder and her assistant are always available for cuddles and reassurance. When children are hungry and a little tired, they hold their arms

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out to adults. This contributes to children beginning to understand their feelings and emotions. Equally, when the assistant responds positively to babies needs by offering affection and cuddles, this promotes a sense of security. n Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder acknowledges that continuous professional development has not been given priority. However, now this is settling down she is committed to seeking opportunities to access

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22 July 2021 training and research that will help to further her practice. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to explore and understand the wider world in which they live. For example, they visit local parks, visit the church café, and socialise with other minded children. This contributes to children's developing social and emotional skills. n The childminder provides a strong focus on creativity and sensory experiences, especially in the outdoor environment. Children explore the exciting opportunities available, such as painting dinosaurs, exploring water beads, finding dinosaurs in ice, and adding water to powder to create jelly. This helps children to explore and investigate using all their senses and developing their understanding of the world. n The assistant engages older children in their learning, children confidently recognise initial letters. Children enjoy pulling items out of a bag and match

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them to the 'sound of the week'. However, some younger children lose interest quickly and, occasionally, this can be distracting to the other children who want to take part. n The childminder provides opportunities to develop children's early understanding of mathematics. For instance, she hides dinosaurs in the garden. She asks the children, how many have they found and if they find one more, how many will they have? This helps to promote counting skills. Children have super vocabulary skills they recognise and name dinosaurs such as, 'It's a Parasaurolophus'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. They have a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm, including those associated with extreme views. They are confident in the processes to follow to refer concerns to the appropriate professionals. The childminder and her assistant supervise children well. They ensure that children are always within their sight and hearing to ensure they get help and reassurance when needed. Before entering the setting, visitors must show their identification and sign the visitors' log. This helps to protect children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n enhance professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice further n improve planning so that activities are at the right level for a child's age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561113 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10190884 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 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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 looked around the areas of the setting available to children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the children throughout the inspection. 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 to a parent during the inspection and took account of written references. n Relevant documentation was available for inspection, including suitability checks, qualifications as well as policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

22 July 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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22 July 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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