Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

Children show positive relationships with the childminder. They smile and wave at her from behind the school gates when she collects them at the end of the day. Children are keen to talk to her about their day at school, such as the names of teachers and the children they know. Children are safe when they walk in the street. They hold the childminder's hand and listen when she asks them to look both ways to ensure it is safe before they cross the road. Children use good manners and are polite. For instance, when they ask the childminder for food, they say please. Children show kindness to others and help to reward their friend's achievements. For example, when children play games with others and one child wins, the childminder and other children clap their hands to praise them.

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This provision meets requirements

Children show a good awareness of their local community. When they travel in the childminder's car, children talk about street names as they pass them. Children recognise familiar roads, such as the road the childminder lives on. The childminder supports children to recognise the street name where they live. Children make choices about what they want to do. For instance, they help themselves to books, handling them with care as they turn the pages, look at the pictures and make up stories.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She understands what interests them and provides resources to reflect this. For instance, she offers children a range of activities, such as pencils, paper and small-world toys. Children are creative and use their imagination as they make up pretend voices for small people characters they play with. They are excited to use pencils to colour in pictures and talk confidently to visitors about what they are doing. n The childminder extends her professional development. She completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid to help her to keep children safe. She gathers information from the internet to give her ideas for activities to promote children's interests in special events in the year, such as Christmas. n Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions. The childminder models positive behaviour and reminds children to learn to share. For example,

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when children play board games, she encourages them to take turns to be the first one to play. n Children gain an understanding of when they might be at risk. One example of this is when the childminder talks to them about the importance of cutting up grapes before they eat them, to help prevent choking. Children have access to books that help them to develop their awareness of how they can keep

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12 January 2022 themselves safe, such as when they use the internet. n Before children start attending, the childminder invites parents and children to visit her home. After this visit, she offers children settling-in sessions. This promotes children's emotional well-being and helps them to get to know the childminder and her environment. Parents comment positively about children's experiences when they first started. They say that the sessions children attend before they start help them to settle straight away. Parents say that they feel confident in the level of care the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder finds out about what children are learning at school and the activities they take part in. She uses this information to complement children's experiences. When children join in physical education session at school, they have to dress and undress themselves independently. The childminder supports

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children to develop these skills further in her care. For example, she asks them to take off their shoes and coats and to look after their belongings. n The childminder gives children small tasks to complete. This encourages children to have a sense of responsibility. For example, when the childminder asks, children help to tidy away toys and games before they get others out to play with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the relevant agencies to contact to report any concerns about children's safety. The childminder carries out risk assessments in her home to ensure that the environment is safe for children to play in. She has safety measures in place, such as locks on doors to stop children accessing certain rooms in her home. The childminder prevents children from accessing dangerous equipment in the kitchen. For example, she has safety catches on kitchen cupboards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252936 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10072668 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 2 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in West Bridgford, Nottingham. She provides out-of-school care during term time. Sessions are from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk of the areas of the home used for minding children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector went with the childminder to collect children from school. n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between the childminder and children. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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12 January 2022 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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