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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and feel at home in the care of this childminder. They are familiar with where to find the toys that they want to play with because the childminder ensures these are easily accessible to them. Young children pass small animals back and forth with the childminder. They learn new words as they discuss the animals and correctly explain 'pig, oink oink'. Children are starting to recognise and manage their own personal needs. When they feel tired, they show the childminder that they want to rest by finding their sleep mats and laying down on the floor.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time spent outside in the childminder's safe and secure garden. They confidently move between equipment, exploring the activities that are available to them. Younger children show developing control as they use one- handed tools. They scoop up soil with a spoon to fill a container that they are holding in their other hand. Children carefully balance the container and spoon close together as they transfer the soil, showing precision in their movements. This develops children's hand-to-eye coordination, which is a skill that they will later use for writing. Children giggle with glee as they successfully complete the task that they have set themselves, showing pride in their achievement.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses excellent techniques to support children's language development. As a result, even the youngest children are becoming confident communicators. The childminder extends children's vocabulary by adding in new words when she describes things. For example, when discussing a bee she adds 'a bee, a buzzy bee'. The childminder comments about what children are doing, and children copy new words. Such as when the childminder says, 'Squeeze the paint,' children reply and say, 'Squeeze'. The childminder recognises that dummies can be a barrier to speech development so she monitors children's appropriate use of these. n The childminder works in partnership with parents to support children's learning and development. She knows that children visit the park with their parents. The childminder provides opportunities for children to progress this experience further and extend the skills they have practised. For example, when children

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become confident using a low-level slide in the garden, they move on to using a taller slide. This reinforces the skills that children have already learned. The childminder builds on this further by giving parents new ideas to try at home. n The childminder recognised that children missed out on opportunities to socialise in groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. She identified gaps in children's personal, social and emotional development. To help with this, the childminder takes children to soft-play centres and toddler groups. This gives children the

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need to do better?

17 May 2022 experiences they need to mix with others and develop their confidence. It helps them learn how to socially interact with others. n The childminder supports children to safely take risks in their play. She reminds younger children to secure themselves with both hands as they climb up the ladder of a tall slide. Children respond positively and follow the childminders instruction. This helps children keep safe while they play. It builds their resilience and fosters a can-do attitude. n The childminder encourages children to look after their play environment. After a painting activity, the childminder provides children with wet wipes to clean the table. Children enjoy the age-appropriate responsibility that they have been given. They show care as they help to clean and are proud when the childminder praises their efforts. n The childminder offers some opportunities for children to be independent in their

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self-care, but this could be extended further. For example, she puts children's shoes on for them, rather than allowing them the chance to try for themselves. n The childminder extends her professional development by reading newsletters from early years organisations. She has completed some relevant training, for example, about how to keep children safe when they sleep. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has not yet fully updated her learning surrounding developments in early education. As a result, she is not as confident as she could be in explaining the next stages in children's learning and development. However, the childminder uses supporting literature to help her understanding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure place to play. She observes good hygiene practice. The childminder ensures her home is risk free. She is confident in recognising the possible signs of abuse to children. The childminder knows what to do when she has a concern of this nature. She updates her knowledge around safeguarding topics through training, such as completing courses on female genital mutilation. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made about her or a member of her household. She has suitability checks in place to evidence that she is able to fulfil her role.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to develop their independence skills, specifically around managing their own personal care needs n seek out professional development opportunities to become more confident in delivering an early years curriculum that is specific to children's age and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481038 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10231919 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 8.00am until 5.00pm, 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 and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children confidently communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observations of creative activities with the childminder. n The inspector read comments left by parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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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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