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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly when they arrive, as the childminder gives them a warm welcome. They know where everything is and the routines of the day. Children confidently move around the cabin and garden as they play. They look to the childminder for reassurance when they are unsure, which she gives them in abundance. Children enjoy cuddles from the childminder. They have developed close attachments to one another and this fosters children's well-being. Younger and older children enjoy playing together. Children also get the opportunity to socialise with a wider group when they visit another childminder and her children.

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The provision is good

Children receive constant praise and encouragement for their good manners, behaviour and achievements. The time they spend with the childminder is very positive and children are happy and settled. The childminder has a playful relationship with the children and they enjoy each other's company. Children excitedly look through the plants for fairies. When they find the little fairy house, they gasp with wonder as they imagine what the fairies are doing. Children's communication and language is promoted well during this time as they say their thoughts and ideas out loud, and have time to be imaginative. Children exclaim, 'The fairies are coming out of the door!' when they peep inside the fairy house.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans appropriate activities and experiences for children, which are based on their interests and development needs. She gets to know the children very well and works in close partnership with their parents to meet children's individual needs. Children make good progress in their learning as a result. n The childminder supports children's developing communication skills well. Children sing and read stories with the childminder. They talk about the pictures they see in the books and on the walls of the cabin. The childminder talks to children, encouraging them to join in the conversation. She introduces new words to the children as they play. For example, when discussing summertime and ice cream children learn about different flavours, such as pistachio. n Children's good health is promoted very well. They eat healthy and nutritious meals and are encouraged to try different fruits and vegetables to expand the

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range of foods they eat. Children help to plant strawberries in the childminder's garden. They learn how plants grow and bear fruit. Children are excited to pick the fruit when it is ripe and keen to taste what they have grown. Children spend time outside each day in the garden, and when they go out and about to school, the park and the animal park. They benefit from fresh air, exercise and experiencing the natural world around them. n The childminder supports children to prepare for the next stage in their learning

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6 July 2022 and when they start school. She focuses on their personal, social and emotional development. Children's confidence and independence are promoted as they learn to dress themselves and manage their feelings. The childminder supports children to tend to their own personal care. They learn about good hygiene practices as they wash their hands before eating and have a go at wiping their bottoms when having their nappies changed. n Children's individual routines are respected. When settling children to sleep, the childminder dims the light and sings softly. Children's well-being is supported very well during this time as they are relaxed and drift off to sleep peacefully. n The childminder and children enjoy getting involved in the local community. Recently they entered a colouring competition held by a local shop. Children learned about the world we live in and diversity as they designed and created

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their pictures. The childminder proudly displayed their entries on the wall. n The childminder speaks three languages. She introduces words in different languages to the children. This supports children's understanding of the world and their communication and language development. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say she is caring, passionate and wants the best for the children in her care. Parents comment that their children always look forward to coming and they have made good progress since starting, because the childminder makes learning fun. n Overall, the childminder supports children's learning well. However, sometimes she does not give children enough time to have a go for themselves and explore different media during creative activities. The childminder is sometimes quick to do things for children when they are capable of doing it themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. She is alert to the signs that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows what to do if she has any concerns for children's welfare. She ensures her setting is a safe place for children to play. Children learn to take some responsibility for their own safety as they go up and down the steps with the childminder's guidance. The childminder works with parents to ensure she meets children's dietary requirements. She keeps children safe by not allowing them to consume foods they are allergic to.

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should:

n give children more time to have a go at tasks for themselves n support children's creative development further, allowing them more opportunities to explore and investigate a range of media and materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2558064 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10232105 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Gedling, Nottingham. She operates during school term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is a qualified teacher. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used for childminding and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector interacted with children throughout 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector via written testimonials. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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

6 July 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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