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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show kindness to others. Older children fetch younger children's boots in preparation for going outdoors. Children learn to share when they play games with the childminder. They take it in turns to roll a dice and learn the rules of a game. Children show good hand-to-eye coordination. They peel labels from the back of stickers and press them firmly onto paper as they make Easter cards. Children show pride in their achievements and are keen to show the childminder and visitors their creations.

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The provision is good

Children are physically active. In the garden, younger children test their physical abilities as they climb steps to a slide. The childminder stays close by to offer support if necessary and to promote their safety. She plans activities to help children make progress in their learning. For example, she encourages them to develop their speaking skills. The childminder provides children with opportunities to choose from a bag of different objects which link to various nursery rhymes. Children are keen to explore the objects and to join in the associated songs with the childminder. They are motivated and engaged when they play with the inviting array of toys and resources the childminder offers. For example, they stamp their feet with excitement and laugh when they use a toy rod to try and catch toy fish and ducks that float in water.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans experiences to help prepare children for the future. For example, she encourages children to develop a love of books. The childminder reads children stories and has a wide range of books for them to choose and explore on their own. Children remember favourite stories. They look at pictures on the pages and tell the story in their own words. Children repeat familiar phrases, such as 'I will huff and puff and blow your house down.' n The childminder is aware that some children, particularly those who were born during the COVID-19 pandemic, have not had many opportunities to separate from parents. Because of this, she offers a tailored settling-in period to meet the emotional needs of families and children when they first start attending. Parents are invited to attend sessions with their children and visit parks with the childminder. This helps children to get to know her. Parents comment that

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need to do better?

children settle quickly into the childminder's care. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning and development. However, she does not engage effectively with other early years settings children also attend or schools children move on to, to help promote consistency in their care, learning and transition to school. n The childminder actively promotes positive behaviour. She reads children stories to help them develop their understanding about sharing. The childminder praises

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need to do better?

30 March 2022 children's achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. For example, when younger children roll a ball down a ramp, she claps her hands. When older children catch a toy duck on a pretend fishing rod, she gives them verbal praise, such as 'well done'. n The childminder knows the children well and understands what they each need to learn next. She promotes their communication and language skills well. The childminder shows respect when she communicates with children. For example, when younger children babble back in response to her comments, she listens and responds appropriately. The childminder talks to children when she plays alongside them and repeats words they say. This helps children to hear the correct pronunciation of words. n The childminder has found some opportunities to extend her professional development. For example, she completes training courses to extend her knowledge of how to keep babies safe when they sleep. However, she has not

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need to do better?

considered wider training to increase her knowledge of how she can support children's learning further. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She has made changes to the resources she offers children, based on her knowledge of what children need to learn next. The childminder provides further opportunities for children to develop their understanding of numbers. For example, she has purchased games that encourages children to recognise and match numbers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder reduces risks to children in her home. For instance, she ensures that outdoor gates are securely bolted. This helps to stop unauthorised people from gaining entry to her home. The childminder helps children to learn how they can keep themselves safe. She talks to children about road safety and stranger danger when she walks with children in the street. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to recognise if a child was being radicalised. She knows the procedure to follow to report concerns about children's safety. This ensures she is able to act quickly in the event of a concern about a child's safety and welfare.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend to support a consistent approach and smooth transition on to their next stage of learning n seek out further professional development opportunities to help support children's learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252357 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10114397 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 3 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke 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. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

30 March 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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Inspection activities

30 March 2022 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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