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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the care of this friendly and warm childminder. They are safe and very well settled. The childminder uses children's interests to support their development. They delight in watching tractors drive past the window on this working farm and confidently talk to visitors about the animals born in the barn.

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The provision is good

Children choose the toys they want to play with and where they want to play. For example, children move cars from the toy garage to race them on the floor in the dining room, as there is more space. The childminder extends children's learning by playing alongside them and demonstrating new ways to do things. For example, she shows children how to make a starting line for the car races.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children about good hygiene procedures from an early age. Children regularly wash their hands. They understand that washing their hands will get rid of germs. Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries for children's behaviour. For example, she reminds children to walk safely on the wooden floor to avoid slipping. The childminder recognises when children are getting excited and speaks to them calmly and patiently.

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need to do better?

n Children are highly motivated and eager to take part in the interesting activities the childminder provides. The childminder encourages children's curiosity. She inspires them to work out how shapes fit inside each other, starting with the largest on the outside. Children's learning is further challenged as the childminder allows them plenty of time to respond to her questions which develops their thinking skills. n Children develop a love of books. They enjoy choosing books to look at by themselves in a cosy area. The childminder enthusiastically reads to children and promotes open discussions to extend their learning. She helps them to learn new vocabulary and explains the meaning of words, such as 'nocturnal'. Children make links between the story and their own experiences. For example, they excitedly recall a recent trip to the theatre, and talk about the Gruffalo's claws. n Children are consistently kind and considerate to others. They share toys they

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have brought from home and work together to build a tower of bricks. The childminder is an excellent role model. She shows respect to children and always demonstrates good manners. n The childminder effectively supports children to develop early mathematical skills. They test their ideas, solve problems and use mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small'. Children work together to find the right-sized stars and flowers that fit on top of pretend cakes. n Children are able to access activities they have not experienced at home. They

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need to do better?

11 May 2022 delight in feeding the pet rabbits and confidently recall different foods they have fed them. They enjoy watching a variety of animals around the farm in their natural environment. These experiences support their knowledge of nature. n The childminder prepares children well for their move on to school. She supports their early writing and encourages them to practise writing their name. The childminder prioritises opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills. She shares information with the schools children will attend. n Parents report that their children love going to the childminder and they are regularly kept up to date with children's progress. The childminder ensures that parents know what their child has enjoyed doing and how their care needs have been met. However, the childminder does not share her ideas for supporting children's learning so that parents can continue these at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps her mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding up to date. However, she has yet to to focus her professional development to further extend her good knowledge and teaching skills. n Children enjoy freely expressing themselves in a wide range of role-play activities, such as changing the nappies and dressing the dolls. They are fascinated with models of teeth and brushes as they pretend to visit the dentist and learn about keeping their teeth clean.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge up to date. She is able to recognise signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the referral procedure to follow should she be concerned about children's welfare. She knows how to respond to allegations about herself or family members. The childminder keeps equipment, toys and the premises clean and tidy. Children are being taught to manage their own safety. They are reminded to hold the rail when going up and down stairs.

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should:

n build on ways to support parents in helping to continue their children's learning at home n strengthen the use of professional development opportunities to enhance children's good learning outcomes even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440808 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10201751 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 5 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Brinsley, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of the curriculum on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and curriculum planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the children and childminder. She also took account of the written views of parents. The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children attending. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included evidence of qualifications,

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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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Inspection activities

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