Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of this childminder and her assistant. The children have excellent relationships with them both, contributing to children feeling safe and secure in the childminder's well-organised home. Children are extremely confident and their behaviour is exemplary. They are kind and considerate to each other, for example, checking whether their friend is okay when they bump their knee. The childminder and her assistant are exceptional role models. They encourage children to use manners and praise them for doing so. The childminder supports children to learn to take turns and share resources. Children independently use a timer to signal to each other when it is time to swap toys.

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The provision is outstanding

Children sustain high levels of concentration during the large variety of engaging activities the childminder offers. The childminder and her assistant provide high- quality interactions, helping children make excellent progress in their learning. The childminder introduces new words such as 'scallop' when children explore shells in the sand, extending their vocabulary. Children work together to build a walkway using planks, problem-solving how to make it 'not wobble'. The childminder teaches the children to keep safe by discussing how taking off their socks will prevent them from slipping on the floor. Children develop their small-motor and early-writing skills and independently write words in cards they make. They proudly show these to visitors saying, 'I wrote mum.'

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n The childminder provides a broad curriculum that follows children's interests. She skilfully uses information gathered from parents and her own knowledge of the children to plan captivating activities to further their learning. For example, children enjoy the sensory experience of jelly in water. The childminder's assistant adapts her practice to meet children's differing language needs, for example, introducing the concept of rhyming words to older children. Children have many opportunities to discuss and embed previous learning, such as remembering and discussing in detail how their tadpoles turned into 'froglets'. n The childminder knows the children and their families exceptionally well. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder and her assistant, and report that they are 'amazing'. The childminder sends parents regular updates on their child's learning and development, making them aware of how they can continue

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this at home. n The childminder has a clear focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development, having noticed that since the COVID-19 pandemic, some children need more support. She teaches children about their own feelings and emotions, and those of others. Children are actively encouraged to talk about their home life and share experiences. For example, one child discusses

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24 June 2022 that they are going to be a 'big sister'. This helps them feel valued for who they are. n The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities. She challenges children by introducing the concepts of addition and subtraction, as children compare how many blueberries they have. Children smile as they intently listen to songs the childminder has put on recording devices. They show eagerness and persistence when they try to work out how they can record themselves, laughing when they listen back to their voices. The childminder shares a love of books with the children. She teaches them about what an author is, as they happily listen to and join in with familiar stories. n Children independently tell visitors about why they brush their teeth at the childminder's. They confidently explain that eating too many sweets 'makes your teeth go black', and that they wash their hands to get rid of germs as they can

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make them poorly. This shows that children have an excellent awareness of the importance of good hygiene routines. The childminder praises children for making healthy food choices as they decide they would like fruit for pudding at lunch time. Children are highly independent and are thrilled when they are given tasks. They learn how to care for pea plants they have grown by watering them, and are inquisitive when they find a snail trail near by. The childminder encourages them to think what animal could have made that, with children shouting, 'it's a snail!' n The ambitious childminder has an excellent working relationship with her assistant. She regularly reflects on what she offers, constantly striving for excellence. She accesses training for her assistant and herself to further their skills and knowledge. For example, training was sourced to support them to understand children's mental health. The childminder gives feedback to her

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assistant on her practice and sets her targets. The childminder has created strong links with her local school, and understands the importance of working with other settings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of how they can protect children from potential harm and abuse, including how children can be drawn into extremism. They both have in-depth knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of different types of abuse, including female genital mutilation. The childminder, as the designated safeguarding lead, is aware of who to report any concerns regarding children and adults to. The childminder places high emphasis on maintaining safeguarding training for her assistant and herself, enabling them to keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder's home is safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2570311 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10239150 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Awsworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant three days a week.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The inspector and childminder observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environments used by children. The childminder talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they were doing during activities. n Parents shared their views with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of the assistant delivering an activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning.

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n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n A sample of relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including policies and children's files.

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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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