Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care. However, the childminder does not ensure the required adult-to-child ratios are met at all times. This means that, at times, she does not interact with children as well as she could to support them to make good progress in their learning. Children are keen to join in with adult-led activities. However, they quickly lose interest as the childminder has not fully considered what it is she wants them, as individuals, to learn. Some opportunities are either too challenging or not challenging enough for some children.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well. They say, 'please,' and 'thank you,' during daily routines. Children politely ask for additional resources and are keen to invite the childminder to join in with their play. For example, they pretend to make a carrot cake for her out of coloured water and stones. Children are eager to do things for themselves. They are supervised as they safely use a knife to chop fruit, wash hands before mealtimes, and access the toilet themselves. Overall, toddlers and pre-school children demonstrate good language skills. They confidently communicate with other children and the childminder, asking questions during play.

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need to do better?

n At times, the childminder cares for too many children at once. When these adult- to-child ratios are exceeded, the childminder is unable to provide quality interactions. As a result, children lose interest in what they are doing and wander between activities. This means they do not learn as much as they could. n The childminder does not plan the curriculum well enough to meet the differing learning needs of all children. For example, when the childminder presents an activity to decorate plant pots, children swiftly lose interest because it is not delivered with the correct level of challenge. That said, children use bottles provided by the childminder to practise their small-muscle skills as they squeeze bottles to squirt out liquid. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their independence skills. This is promoted through daily routines. Children take off their shoes, pour their own drinking water and wipe their own nose. This helps

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them develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning. n The childminder provides children with fresh drinking water and healthy meals. Children have plenty of opportunities to practise their physical skills. They run, play swing ball and safely negotiate the different levels in the garden. This helps children develop their muscle control and coordination skills. n Children are developing the skills they need for early writing. The childminder encourages children to make marks, using chalks and paint. Children paint, using different-sized brushes, straws and cotton buds. Pre-school children concentrate as they carefully draw frogs on the ground.

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7 June 2022 n The childminder supports children's love of books. Children cosy up to the childminder for a story about the seasons. They excitedly point out what they can see in the pictures. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to share their knowledge. For example, pre-school children know a caterpillar turns into a cocoon and then into a butterfly. n Children behave well. They learn to take turns and listen to each other. For example, the childminder allows them to each choose a song to listen to over lunchtime. Children sing along to each other's favourite song while waiting for their turn. n The childminder is well qualified and attends training opportunities to extend her knowledge and skills. She works with other childminders to share ideas and best practice. Parents state their children are growing in confidence and benefit from the outdoor play and activities which the childminder provides. They feel their

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children are safe and are ready for the next stage in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and promoting their well-being. She has a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding. This includes the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the process to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The setting is secure and children are supervised as they play and explore. Children are learning to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder encourages them to put on sun cream. Children know this is to stop their skin from burning in the sunshine.

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Due date

ensure that all children's learning needs are met when exceptions are made to usual ratios 29/07/2022

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Due date

provide children with planned, purposeful and challenging play activities, to ensure all children are provided with appropriate challenge and that their interest is maintained. 29/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483722 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10233096 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 10 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder is based in Retford, Nottinghamshire. She registered in 2015. The childminder operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions run from Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder provides places for children in receipt of nursery education funding.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they like to do while with the childminder. 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 observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder during a craft activity and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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