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 behave well. They play cooperatively with others and learn to share toys, for example, when they take it in turns to go down a slide. They share different tools when they play with dough, such as rolling pins. Children happily follow their interests, such as when older children talk about planets in space. The childminder extends their knowledge further. For instance, she helps them to learn the names and to recognise the planets, such as 'Jupiter' and 'Saturn'. Children draw pictures of different planets. They confidently talk about what they are drawing and say 'this is the solar system'.

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The provision is good

Younger children show their understanding of technology. They watch closely and copy the childminder when she puts a toy telephone to her ear. Babies are keen to explore their surroundings. They find toy cups and saucers, bang these together and listen to the sound they make. Babies develop their core strength. For instance, they hold on to the childminder's fingers for support as they begin to walk. Babies test their physical abilities when they climb steps to a slide. The childminder stands close by to support, if necessary, to ensure they feel safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows that some children's main form of transport is by car, such as when they travel with parents from their home to her setting. Because of this, she plans opportunities for children to experience going for walks in the local area and to learn about road safety. This helps to prepare children for future life experiences. n The childminder obtains information from parents about their children's daily routines. This includes, when they need to sleep, eat and to change their nappy. She is sensitive to babies' individual care needs and makes these routines a positive experience. For example, she talks to babies when she changes their nappy to encourage social interaction. n The childminder uses technological devices with children to research information online, such as to look at the planets in the solar system. However, she has not identified ways in which she can help children to learn about the potential

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need to do better?

dangers and risks when they use these devices to access the internet. n The childminder observes and assesses children's development. She uses this information to plan activities. For example, children move their bodies in different ways to the rhythm of the nursery rhymes and when they play games. However, occasionally, the childminder does not plan and manage group activities well enough. She expects children under the age of one to engage and focus for the same amount of time as older children. n The childminder actively promotes positive behaviour. She gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. The childminder reminds children that they can

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9 August 2021 play with toys, but they need to wait until other children have finished playing with them first. n The childminder helps children to be emotionally ready for their move on to the next stage of their learning. For instance, she takes children with her when she collects and drops off older children at the school. This helps children get to know the route to the school and to become familiar with the environment and interact with children who will be attending the same school. n The childminder completes relevant training courses to help extend her knowledge. For example, she understands the importance of interactions with children to help extend their learning and help them to progress. An example of this is when younger children hold a toy plate in each hand, the childminder counts 'one, two'. This contributes to younger children's understanding of numbers and counting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant attend safeguarding training. This helps to keep their knowledge of how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect up to date. This includes identifying if a child is exposed to extreme views and beliefs. The childminder knows where to report concerns about children's safety. She understands the procedure to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself, her co-childminder or assistant. This contributes to children's safety. The childminder uses safety equipment in her home to help provide children with a safe environment to play in. For instance, she has safety catches on the kitchen cupboard doors and safety gates across rooms that children are not allowed to access on their own.

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should:

n improve understanding of how to help children to become aware of potential dangers and risks when they use technological devices to access the internet n strengthen the planning of group times to meet the needs of all children who take part, especially those who are under the age of one year.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561648 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10190761 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 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Arnold, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder works with a co-childminder and, occasionally, with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation 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 Written feedback from parents and children who attend school was reviewed by the inspector who took account of their views.

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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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