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 are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. For example, they interact confidently with the childminder and show her much affection. The childminder knows the children well and is attentive to their individual needs. She ensures that their emotional well- being is well supported. For example, children talk to the childminder about feelings as they share stories. This enables children to settle into the childminder's care with ease. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She is calm, kind and helps children to learn right from wrong. Consequently, children behave well and learn to take turns as they play.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a variety of engaging and challenging activities that the childminder plans for them. These well-planned activities contribute significantly to children's good developmental progress. Resources are plentiful and of high quality. They are stored thoughtfully to enable children to confidently and independently select what they want to play with. For example, children choose blocks to build towers. The childminder has organised the environment to promote children's self-care skills. Children fetch their own shoes from the basket in the hall and attempt to put them on by themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and has developed an appropriate curriculum. She is clear in what she wants children to learn from the activities she plans. The childminder monitors children's development and uses what she knows to help her to challenge them. The childminder uses children's interests effectively. For example, she supports children's imaginative play as they enjoy playing with their favourite vehicles on a road map. n The childminder promotes children's language development effectively. She talks to them while they play. The childminder models language for children to copy and introduces words to extend their vocabulary. For example, the childminder describes the different shapes and animals children create with play dough. The children repeat back the naming words the childminder has used, such as 'dog', 'crab' and 'circle'. However, the childminder does not always use questions as

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effectively as she could to give children the encouragement they need to verbally share their thoughts and demonstrate their knowledge. n The childminder ensures that children have ample opportunities to extend their learning outside of her home as they go out and about in the local community. They learn about jobs people do in the community as they look around a fire engine and talk to firefighters. Children enjoy looking at photos of their visit and excitedly recall pressing the button to make the siren work.

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21 April 2022 n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment on her effective communication and her ideas for activities that support continuity of children's learning at home. The childminder uses a variety of methods to share information effectively to ensure that parents are kept up to date. n High standards of cleanliness and good hygiene routines help children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Daily activities in the garden mean that children get lots of opportunities to develop and build their physical skills. They remember to wash their hands before eating their lunch. The childminder provides healthy options, such as a choice of salad with their sandwiches and fruit for snack. n The childminder understands the importance of her professional development. Since her last inspection, she has ensured that all her training is up to date and prioritises new training to support children in her setting. For example, during

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the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has completed training on children's mental health. n The childminder has high expectations for all children, which helps to prepare them well for nursery and school. Children have a positive attitude towards learning. They show good concentration skills and remain engaged when the childminder suggests different things for them to do and try. For example, while pretending to go shopping, the childminder supports them to sort objects according to the colour of the items.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about the signs or symptoms which may be a cause for concern and has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the steps to take if there are any concerns about children's welfare. She has a detailed safeguarding policy, which includes relevant contact information for the local safeguarding team. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to help minimise harm to children. She ensures that the house is safe and secure for children and regularly plans fire drills to ensure that children know what to do if they have to evacuate the house.

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should:

n strengthen the use of questions that challenge, make children think and encourage them to express their thoughts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2496505 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10202377 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 6 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk and discussed how the environment is organised and the curriculum is planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the children and the childminder and observed the quality of their interactions. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the

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childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included evidence of qualifications, the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and a sample of policies.

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Inspection activities

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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