Tomlinson, Una Susan

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 develop an understanding of respect and care for living things. They have the unique opportunity to interact with the childminder's dogs. They stroke the pets gently and often give the dogs a pat in passing. There is mutual appreciation as the dogs often seek out the children for attention. Children develop good physical skills. They wiggle, giggle and laugh out loud as they hold hands and spin one another around to music. This shows a good sense of belonging in the setting. Children show they feel safe in the childminder's home. They explore the toys with confidence and independence. Children's independence is good from an early age. From as young as two years, children find their own shoes and coat to prepare for outdoor play. These high expectations contribute to children's developing self-care skills. These skills prepare them well for when they start school. Children take turns and share the toys. They work well together as they play alongside each other to

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The provision is good

build their own tower. One child offers another a brick and the child says, 'Thank you'. Children's manners are impeccable. They thank each other and the childminder spontaneously for kind acts, such as passing them their coat.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear focus for what she wants children to learn next. For example, she is aware that some children are beginning to show an interest in mathematical concepts, such as numbers and counting. The childminder plays alongside children as they explore dough to make cupcakes. She introduces counting subtly when children place candles in a pretend cake. n The childminder knows what children like to play with. She provides activities which engage them for a long time, such as dough play. Children use their small motor skills to roll out the dough to make cupcakes. They use their imaginations to create cakes and explore a variety of resources, such as sprinkles and pretend ovens to make their own creations. This helps promote children's own fascinations and interests. n The childminder supports children to develop their emotional well-being. She guides them gently as they meet new people, sensitively encouraging them to

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communicate with others. For instance, the childminder introduces visitors and remains close by to offer comfort. Her support helps children manage their own feelings and develop the confidence to join in and communicate confidently with visitors. n The childminder is aware that some children do not have opportunities to engage in play with children of their own age. Because of this, she offers children experiences to play and engage together in her home. Consequently, they show good social skills with children of their own age group. n The childminder uses online programmes to introduce children to, for instance letters and sounds. However, she has not yet considered how she can extend

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14 October 2021 this further by teaching children how to understand the potential risks and dangers when using technology. n The childminder supports children's language development. For example, she talks to children as they play, she asks them questions about what they are doing. Some young children's speech develops rapidly and they become confident communicators. However, there are occasions when the childminder answers her own question before the children have time to think or respond. The childminder is mindful that professional development for her teaching practice has been 'on hold' during recent months and needs to be readdressed. In turn, this will impact positively on children's progress overall. n Parents are highly complimentary about the support the childminder provides. Some parents attribute most of the progress their children make to the childminders input. Comments include, 'she will never know how thankful we are

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need to do better?

to have her in our lives'. Parents comment positively on the good exchange of information they receive about their children's day and what they have been learning. This contributes to the good partnership the childminder has developed with parents. n The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene habits. For example, she reminds them to place their hand over mouth when coughing. This helps to promote children's good health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping the children in her care safe. She has good safeguarding knowledge. The childminder knows how to identify the signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the process to follow should an allegation be made against herself or anyone in the household.

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Safeguarding

The childminder supervises children well in all areas of the setting. When she leaves the room, for example, briefly to cook lunch, she returns regularly to check on the children. Risk assessments have been carefully considered. For instance, when the dogs are particularly 'fussy', a stairgate has been erected to keep children safe.

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should:

n help children learn about the potential dangers and risks when they access the internet, to extend further their growing awareness of personal safety n increase opportunities for professional development to continually develop the quality of education even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556497 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10190307 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder 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 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 the parents. n Relevant documentation was available for inspection, including suitability checks and qualifications, as well as the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

14 October 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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Inspection activities

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