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 happy and comfortable in this childminder's home. They move around and choose their play from opportunities set up by the childminder, such as the play shop or toys from boxes around the room. Children have strong attachments to the childminder and enjoy her company. They are confident and show good levels of independence. They peel their own oranges and use a knife safely as they spread butter onto their crackers at snack time.

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The provision is good

Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are very keen to take part in activities that the childminder plans. This is evident as they use play dough. The childminder suggests the children might like to make 'cupcakes' to sell in their shop. The children shout 'yes please' and relish in this activity. They splat and pat the dough by using their hands and small-muscle skills. They use their imagination and decorate the 'cupcakes' with sprinkles and bows. To extend this, the childminder asks the children if they want to cook the 'cupcakes'. Children turn on the play cooker and tell the childminder not to touch 'because it's hot'. They work out how long to bake the cakes for and chat about their experiences of cooking with mummy at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear focus on what she wants each child to learn. She uses her observations to assess what children know and can do. She builds on their learning through new and exciting experiences. For example, she introduces real money and a calculator into the play shop. This is to help children extend their counting skills and recognise numbers. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills, overall. She speaks clearly and holds conversations with children. She helps to extend children's vocabulary. She introduces new words, such as 'flat' and 'balance', to help explain how to use the weighing scales. However, at times, the childminder does not leave children enough time to think about and respond to the questions she asks. She often asks too many questions and answers them herself. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She encourages children to share

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and take turns. She gives children the opportunity to develop their listening and attention skills, for example, at singing time. The children revel in this activity and become very excitable as they repeat the phrase 'What's in the box?', and choose which song to sing. They respect each other's choices and wait their turn to choose characters from the box. They enjoy singing the songs and join in the activity with enthusiasm. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder informs parents about their children's learning. She sends messages and talks to them at drop off and collection times. Parents are very positive about the care that the childminder

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31 August 2021 provides. They feel well informed about their children's learning. They also say they know what their children are doing while with the childminder. n The childminder helps children to develop their self-care skills. Children follow good hygiene routines. They know to wash their hands after using the toilet and before lunch. The childminder asks children to try foods they may not like, for example, tomatoes and cucumber, as part of a healthy diet. She encourages children to open their own yogurt pots. This helps prepare children with skills for when they start school. n The childminder finds out about the experiences children have at home. She creates opportunities to broaden these experiences, for example, children learn about nature. They visit and walk in local woods. Here, they listen to birds and collect twigs and flowers. On recent visits, children collect dandelions and other flowers. They develop their creative skills as they use this collection to make

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small picture frames. n The childminder is reflective and accesses a range of training. She reviews the impact that training has on her practice. For example, she finds out ways to support two-year-old children to learn. From this training, she now sets up one activity and lets the children make more choices about what they want to play with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities with regards to protecting and safeguarding children. She understands the possible signs of abuse and neglect and is clear about the procedures to follow to make timely referrals. The childminder completes training to update her knowledge, for example, how to focus on supporting young girls at risk of harm from certain cultural practices and on the 'Prevent' duty. She makes daily checks of the premises to identify and to remove any potential hazards, and children are well supervised at all times. The childminder has an up-to-date first-aid qualification. This means she can act promptly in an emergency.

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should:

n give children the time they need to think and respond to questions to help them to build on their speaking and thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560046 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10190536 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays, the week at Christmas and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's provision and discussed how she organises and implements her curriculum. n The childminder took part in a joint observation with the inspector. The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact this had on children's learning. n The children spoke with the inspector and invited her into their play at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector observed the interactions and the conversations between the childminder and the children, and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The parents wrote testimonials for the inspector, so she could take into account

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their views. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her training and how she evaluates her practice. n The childminder showed the inspector her relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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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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