Childminder in Nottingham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a relaxed and welcoming homely environment. They develop secure attachments with the childminder and show that they feel safe. For example, babies give the childminder very good eye contact. They gaze and smile at her when she speaks to them. Babies receive an affectionate rub on their back from the childminder when they are tired and need to sleep. Children learn how to behave in the childminder's home. They receive gentle reminders from the childminder, such as to put their bottoms on chairs, when they start to climb. Two- year-old children use good manners and are polite. For instance, when they are hungry, they say, 'can I have an apple please?'

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The provision is good

Babies are supported to develop their communication skills, such as to take turns in conversations. For example, when they make babbling sounds, the childminder talks back to them. Children are physically active. For instance, babies show good core strength and develop muscles in their bodies. They roll on to their tummies, move their knees and arms into a crawling position and receive support from the childminder to pull themselves up to a standing position.

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need to do better?

n The childminder extends her professional development. Since her last inspection, she has improved her knowledge of how to support children's communication and language development. For example, she reads stories to children and speaks to them clearly when she plays alongside them. The childminder helps children to hear the correct pronunciation of words. For instance, if children say a word incorrectly, she repeats the word, saying it correctly. n When children first start attending, the childminder finds out what children already know and can do. She uses this information, along with her own observations and assessments, to help her identify what children need to learn next. She plans activities to support children to make good progress in their development. The childminder understands to seek help, for instance from the local authority and health professionals, if gaps appear in children's development.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly about the childminder and say that she is 'fair and nurturing with the children'. The childminder informs parents about children's achievements when they drop off and collect children. However, she has not extended this to support all parents to continue their children's learning at home. This is to provide a more consistent approach to promoting children's development. n The childminder considers children's emotional well-being carefully, for example when they first start attending. She offers them gradual settling-in sessions. This is to encourage children to become familiar with the environment and herself,

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need to do better?

12 November 2021 before they are left by parents for long periods of time. n The childminder is aware that some children do not have opportunities at home to take and manage risks in their play. Because of this, for example, she provides opportunities for babies to explore and negotiate how they can use furniture to pull themselves up to standing. The childminder is aware that some children have fewer opportunities to share with children at home. She encourages them to play with children who are younger than themselves and to learn to take turns when they play with toys. n The childminder encourages babies to learn new skills that will help them with future learning. For example, she helps babies to develop their hand and eye coordination. The childminder stacks plastic cups on top of each other and encourages babies to knock them over. She shows babies how to hold onto two objects and to bang them together. However, occasionally, when children begin

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need to do better?

to start to copy the childminder, she quickly moves on to another activity. Therefore, not always giving babies chances to practise what they have seen. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air to promote their good physical health. For example, the childminder takes children to local parks to learn about the natural environment and wildlife. Children collect leaves and bring these back to the childminder's home to use in art work. However, the childminder does not teach children about the importance of good hygiene habits consistently.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to identify the signs of possible abuse and report any concerns about children's welfare. This includes issues, such as the risks of radicalisation, extreme views and domestic violence. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow should there be an allegation made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder helps children to learn how they can keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about road safety when she takes children for walks in the street. The childminder talks to children about keeping their own bodies private. This contributes to keeping children safe.

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should:

n support all parents to increase their awareness of how to continue their children's learning at home n give babies more chances to practise new skills, such as to develop their hand and eye coordination n strengthen children's understanding of hygiene procedures that help to promote their good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254910 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10133146 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 21 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents, reviewed their written feedback, and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

12 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

12 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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