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 benefit from an inviting learning environment and a wide selection of well- presented resources. They have access to several rooms and a safe garden, which offer plenty of toys and equipment to enhance their learning. The childminder provides children with a wide range of age-appropriate activities that excite their senses. Young children delight in exploring shaving foam and paint. They squish foam between their fingers and watch in fascination as this makes the colours merge together. This helps to support children's small-muscle skills and develops their hand-eye coordination.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate their evolving imagination as they discover the tap in the play kitchen. They enthusiastically pretend to collect water in cups and sip drinks. Very young children demonstrate their developing listening skills. They stop what they are doing to listen to the familiar sound of passing aeroplanes. With the childminder's encouragement they point to the window and watch the sky to confirm their understanding of the noise they hear. Children are aware of the routines and know what is expected of them by the childminder. Before nap time, children spontaneously collect their favourite storybook. They sit themselves on the sofa in readiness for the childminder to join them and share the story before they go to sleep.

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The provision is good

Younger children have excellent opportunities to test out and practise their newly acquired walking skills. They pull themselves to standing and push along wheeled toys with growing confidence. They show pride in their achievements as they smile and laugh in response to the childminder's praise and encouragement. The childminder models kind, respectful behaviour and gives children the support they need in their learning and play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through attending regular training. She evaluates what she does and reflects on the experiences she provides for the children. The childminder identifies when activities are successful and when they are not. She finds different ways to do things to support individual children and their learning needs. Children are provided with a good mixture of play and learning opportunities across the curriculum. n The childminder takes time to get to know and understand each child, when they first start at the setting. She works closely with parents to gather key information about their child. The childminder uses this information to plan children's daily routines and learning. Schedules focus on children's individual needs and stages of development. The childminder continues to observe and assess children's progress. This helps her to identify what they need to learn

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need to do better?

2 November 2021 next and to be ready for their future learning. This contributes to the good progress that children make. n The childminder has effective care routines in place, which children are familiar with. For example, younger children are happy to have their nappy changed or go for a sleep when feeling tired. This helps to ensure that children's physical and emotional needs are well met. Children have many opportunities to learn how to be clean and healthy. They are encouraged to wash their hands regularly throughout the day and enjoy a range of fresh fruits as part of a balanced diet. n The childminder makes good use of familiar rhymes to promote children's development. She naturally incorporates singing and nursery rhymes into a range of activities. Children listen with delight. They excitedly clap and make sounds in tune with their favourite song. This helps to promote children's listening skills and early awareness of sounds. However, on occasions, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not always fully focus on increasing younger children's early vocabulary and acquisition of new words. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. She offers praise and encouragement during activities and when children follow instructions. This helps children develop a secure understanding of right from wrong from an early age. n The childminder supervises children well. She talks to children about how to keep safe, for example when crossing busy roads. Children benefit from outings and activities which teach them about those who help to keep us safe. However, the childminder has not considered ways to further enhance children's knowledge about how to stay safe when using electronic devises and accessing the internet and social media.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She has attended training and continues to seek out opportunities to update her skills with regards to safeguarding children. The childminder can identify children who may be at risk of harm and knows the action to take if she has any concerns. She understands how to refer incidents to the appropriate agencies and focuses on ensuring that children feel loved, valued, and safe. This helps children speak openly about any worries they may have. The childminder carefully considers and minimises risk to keep children safe while in her care.

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should:

n develop ways to enhance younger children's communication and language to extend and increase their vocabulary and acquisition of new words

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should:

2 November 2021 n support children to develop a deeper understanding of how to stay safe when using electronic devices, particularly when accessing the internet and social media.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554026 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10174244 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 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included pertinent policies and evidence of the suitability of all those living or working at the setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk discussion with the childminder to understand how the provision and curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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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2 November 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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