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 enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. They demonstrate secure attachments towards the childminder and her assistant. Babies confidently approach them both for cuddles, and to sit on their knee during play. The childminder plans daily activities to support children with their next stage in learning. For example, children have many opportunities to practise their small- muscle skills. They take an active part in preparing snack. Children are encouraged to peel bananas, and they are supervised to use a knife safely to chop fruit. This helps children to develop the skills they need for early writing. The childminder extends their learning and helps them to count the number of pieces they have cut.

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The provision is good

Children embrace song time. They sit together and confidently state which familiar songs they want to sing. Children choose from a variety of instruments. They fully engage with the activity as they bang drums and shake bells, while singing along to the words they know. Children develop confidence in their larger movements. For example, they giggle as they pretend to be rabbits who are woken from sleeping. They jump up and down excitedly as the childminder sings to them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's speaking and listening skills effectively. Children are confident communicators and they readily engage in conversations during daily routines and activities. The childminder listens carefully to children. She encourages them to repeat words which are unclear. The childminder introduces new words during activities. For example, as children plant seeds, she explains 'this is called sowing'. As babies play in water, the childminder says 'splash, splash'. Babies respond with smiles, and splash the water again. n The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise as they enjoy trips out in the local community. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for children, and they freely access fresh drinking water. Children develop good hygiene practices as they are reminded to wash their hands before meals and to put their hand in front of

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their mouth when they cough. n The childminder and her assistant support children's early mathematical development. For example, the assistant encourages children to name colours and shapes as they play with a rainbow jigsaw. She challenges children further as she asks them to find all the yellow pieces. Children are keen to search, stacking the pieces in a pile as they find them. n The childminder plans exciting activities to support children's learning and development. However, the childminder and her assistant do not always further children's interests, or support them to build on what they already know and can do. For example, children have their noses wiped and their aprons put on, when

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21 July 2022 they could do these for themselves. Additionally, when children show as interest in a poster on the wall, they are told it is about healthy eating but are not offered any additional information to further support their understanding. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They state that their children are safe and secure in her care. Parents say that their children are making friends and are developing confidence. n The childminder generally teaches children what is expected of them through daily routines and during activities. Children use good manners, share resources, and help each other find toys. However, occasionally, the childminder makes requests but does not provide children with explanations to enhance their understanding. For example, children are discouraged from eating food that has fallen on the floor and are reminded not to talk with their mouths full. However,

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the childminder does not explain why these are necessary. n The childminder and her assistant are well qualified. They regularly attend training courses to keep their knowledge current. The childminder has positive links with local community groups and other childminders. This enables her to share good practice and gain new ideas to support children's learning further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe and promote their well- being. Both the childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes signs that children might be at risk from radicalised views. The childminder knows what procedures to follow if she has concerns. She is aware of her responsibility to report any allegations made against herself or any other member of the household. The childminder and her assistant complete safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. Children are well supervised.

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should:

n strengthen interactions with children to react more readily to their emerging interests and to consistently help them extend their learning n consistently reinforce expectations with clear explanations to further support children's understanding and good behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481997 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10219878 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 21 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Arnold, Nottingham. She registered in 2014. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside an assistant. 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 premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke 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 observed the interactions between the childminder, the childminder's assistant and the children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a craft activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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