Paal Coates, Laura Ann

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 content in this relaxed, homely, and calm environment. Children enjoy the company of the childminder, who works closely with her sister who is a co-childminder. Children follow familiar daily routines, for example, they have snacks and meals at regular times. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children are confident to speak with visitors and answer their questions. They build strong and warm bonds with the childminder. Children show a firm sense of belonging and frequently run up to the childminder to give her a cuddle, this is rewarded with a big squeeze from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children relish the opportunity to join the childminder in a dance and movement session. They move their bodies to the music, which the childminder mirrors with the children. This contributes to their developing physical skills. Two-year-old children enjoy learning letters through songs and action rhymes. The childminder sits alongside children to teach and model correct letter sounds. This contributes to their early understanding of literacy and helps them to be prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and learn to take turns with their friends. They respond to gentle reminders from the childminder and learn to wait patiently for their turn with toys. Children receive lots of praise from the childminder for their kindness towards each other. This helps to build their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continually reflects on her setting and practice with her co- childminder. They regularly discuss changes that will have a positive impact on children. A recent change has been to the décor of the playroom. Photographs have been posted on a board for children to see. This is a conversation starter when children see themselves and their friends, they comment on trips they have taken in the past. The childminder is keen to explore different approaches to learning to help children engage even further, such as using real objects to play with. n The childminder plans her curriculum well. She has thought carefully about where children are in their learning and what they need to do next. She organises her environment with this in mind. For example, she has provided a role-play corner that encourages children to play together and to take turns with dolls and the tea set. This contributes well to supporting those children who are

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need to do better?

beginning to learn social skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children with their communication and language skills. She introduces a narrative as children play and she copies the noises that non-verbal children make, adding words to

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28 September 2021 support their play and understanding. n The childminder uses technological devices with children to view learning resources, such as music, on the television. However, she has not yet fully identified how she can teach children and parents to learn about potential risks, when they use these devices to access the internet at home. n The childminder teaches children about good hygiene procedures from an early age. Children regularly wash and sanitise their hands. One example of this is when children sanitise their hands before handling objects at circle time. This helps to reduce the spread of infection. n The childminder supports children to develop good levels of curiosity and independence. She organises activities that children are familiar with and can revisit in their own time. The childminder has been teaching children how to use pipettes to fill up bottles and cups. They persevered until they could do it by

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themselves. The activity remained available to them, they returned and spent a long time practising their new skill. This demonstrates a positive attitude to learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak very highly of the care and learning their children receive. They comment favourably about the childminder going 'above and beyond' to support not only their child, but also accommodating the family when extra help is needed. n The childminder knows parents have busy lives and often do not have the opportunity to take their children to mix with other adults and children. Therefore, the childminder creates experiences for children to socialise in larger groups. For example, she regularly meets with other local childminders and their minded children. They visit the woods, the library, local playgroups and meet at each other's houses. This contributes to children broadening their horizons

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the actions to take if there are any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder, very occasionally, works with her husband as an assistant, she makes sure he keeps his safeguarding knowledge updated and that he has a current paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder understands she must ensure required suitability checks are completed for all adults living and working in the home.

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should:

28 September 2021 n improve information for parents and children to raise awareness of potential dangers when they use technological devices to access the internet at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552780 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10174197 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 11 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 to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works alongside her sister as a co-childminder and her husband occasionally works alongside her as an assistant. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification in early years childcare.

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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 observed the areas of the setting available to children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder 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 took account of written references from parents. n Relevant documentation was available for inspection, including suitability checks, qualifications as well as policies and procedures.

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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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