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 have warm bonds with the childminder and quickly settle into her routines. They respond well to her caring approach and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children greet visitors with a cheery hello and show an interest in them being in the setting. They treat the childminder's home like their own and show confidence as they ask, 'can we have snack now please?' Children often lead their own play, using the resources available to them. They know what they like and spend a long time concentrating on their chosen play, whether this be dressing up as a princess or playing with the fire engine. The childminder is always close by to join in with the children's play and learning.

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The provision is good

Children relish the opportunity to attempt the small-motor muscle challenges the childminder sets for them. For example, children practise and persevere to succeed in using smaller and smaller tweezers to pick up objects. Children show pride in their work and the childminder encourages them to develop their skills further. For example, they ask the childminder to look at the circle they have drawn. The childminder offers praise and suggests, 'can you draw a smaller circle?'

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The provision is good

Children sing the words to popular songs with excitement during a singing session. The childminder offers the children a selection of props to aid them in choosing a song. Children use their fingers to represent numbers and do the actions as they sing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is proactive in refreshing her skills and knowledge. She regularly uses online facilities to access professional development. For example, she has reviewed how she introduces children to oral hygiene. One example of this is to present children with role-play resources that relate to a visit to the dentist. n The childminder has a clear intention of what she wants children to learn. She currently places a strong focus on helping children to be ready for school. The childminder supports children to develop their self-care skills and gives them time to do things for themselves. When dressing for outdoor play, children put on their boots and coats with no help. The childminder assists the children when fastening their zips, but encourages them to pull their zip up without support. n The childminder is a good role model for children's behaviour. She is calm and speaks to the children with respect. The childminder encourages children to

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need to do better?

share toys and play cooperatively together. This is evident when one child snatches a resource from another. The childminder gently explains, 'we need to share, who had it first?' This helps children to learn behavioural expectations. n The childminder acknowledges that parents are busy and work long hours. She recognises the benefit of offering children opportunities they may not otherwise

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need to do better?

9 November 2021 experience, such as visits to the local church. Equally, staying at home and having the opportunity to get messy. n The childminder has policies in place that older children cannot use internet enabled devices in her home. She talks to them about not watching inappropriate content. However, she has not considered how she can help the youngest children how to understand the potential risks and dangers when they use technology. n The childminder speaks to children as they play. She encourages them to recall past events in their lives, such as holidays and where they visited. Children remember and talk about going on an aeroplane. However, occasionally, the childminder does not always make the best use of questions to help children think for themselves. For example, when children try to put water down a chute filled with sand, she gives them the reason why the water will not flow rather than asking them to tell her this.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides opportunities to support children's listening and attention skills. For example, children develop an interest in books. They listen keenly as the childminder reads stories to them. The childminder extends this love of books and takes children to the library to choose their own. This supports their early literacy and prepares them for their future learning. n The childminder promotes children's self-care skills very well. Children know to wash their hands at appropriate times. They peel their own bananas and open their yogurts at lunchtime. All children willingly help to tidy away the toys, which supports their growing independence skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the potential risks posed to children, including possible exposure to extreme views or domestic violence. She knows how to correctly respond to concerns about a child's welfare, including if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. The childminder has a current first-aid certificate, which ensures she knows what to do if a child has an accident. She knows she must not let a child leave her setting with any person not authorised to collect them. The childminder has contingency plans in place in case of an emergency, such as ringing the parent and obtaining a password.

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should:

n help younger children learn about the potential dangers and risks when they access the internet, to extend further their growing awareness of personal safety n use a greater range of questioning skills to help support children's critical thinking and further extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2513569 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10207840 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Balderton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. The childminder very occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 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 and questionnaires from the parents. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation. The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her household members.

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Inspection activities

9 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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Inspection activities

9 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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