Lloyd, Catharine Ann

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children enjoy coming to the 'home-from-home' environment and settle quickly on arrival. New starters demonstrate that they are forming warm relationships with the childminder. Children seek the childminder out and snuggle into her for comfort. They benefit from the clear information the childminder exchanges with parents. As a result, the childminder knows the children well and meets their individual needs effectively.

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The provision is good

Children develop good social skills. They play together with friends they meet at the park. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to share and take turns during activities. Children demonstrate their understanding of the high expectations set by the childminder. They listen to and follow her instructions well. Children develop a positive attitude to their learning. This is because the childminder plans activities according to their interests. She helps them to build on what they already know and can do.

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The provision is good

Children access a purposely resourced and well-organised outdoor area where they have daily opportunities to be active. They practise their physical skills as they learn to climb steps safely, turn themselves around and then come down the slide.

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need to do better?

n Parents comment that the childminder is approachable and provides 'fantastic' care for their children. They state that the childminder follows the children's home routines and ensures that all children feel safe and secure. Information regarding children's development is shared. As a result, parents are able to support children's learning at home. n The childminder ensures that children have access to a wide range of books. Children select books independently, turn the pages carefully and enjoy looking at pictures together. They demonstrate a love of stories, and develop strong listening skills, as the childminder sits and reads to them. This supports the children to learn new words and phrases which build on their vocabulary. n Children communicate confidently with the childminder and their peers. The childminder supports their learning by modelling new language. She repeats words and helps children to understand different phrases. However, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not always give children enough time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas. n The childminder plans a curriculum which supports children to transition to the next stage of their education. She undertakes regular targeted training. This ensures that her knowledge and skills are constantly developing. For example, the childminder attends training to support different aspects of children's development. This enables her to identify clear learning intentions, especially for

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need to do better?

6 April 2022 children who are new to the setting. n The childminder accurately assesses children's learning. She identifies what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder uses this information to plan activities and tailor her support to help all children make good progress. n The childminder ensures that children in her care are kept safe. She supervises children well and ensures that they are mindful of one another's safety as they play together. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She encourages the children to be confident and independent. For example, children independently dress themselves before going outside to play. Children learn to care for their environment, as they are encouraged to tidy away toys and equipment. However, on occasions, daily routines leave children standing around waiting for an activity to start.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to report any concerns to about children's welfare. The childminder undertakes regular training to ensure that she has up-to-date knowledge regarding safeguarding matters. She ensures that all areas of her home and garden are safe. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and helps children to develop an understanding of potential hazards. For example, as children play ball games outside, the childminder reminds them to be mindful when playing near the baby. The childminder is aware of potential internet dangers to children. Safety measures are robustly applied to reduce this risk.

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should:

n improve daily routines to purposefully engage children and further enhance their learning n provide more time for children to process their thoughts, respond to questions and express their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294736 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10219711 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 8 Date of previous inspection 16 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder guided the inspector around the provision during a learning walk. n The childminder explained her curriculum and how she knows what children already know and what they need to learn next. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity. The childminder and the inspector reflected upon this together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation to demonstrate the suitability of household members. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents, to gain their view on the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education that is provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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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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Inspection activities

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