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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are offered an exciting and well-resourced environment where they are keen to explore and investigate. Children confidently move around the childminder's home, selecting toys that interest them. They show good hand-to-eye coordination when they use tools to scoop and pour water and sand. The childminder's tortoise, Trudy, captures children's interest. They give the reptile food to eat and learn how to treat her with kindness. Children are kind to their friends, for example, when they fetch water bottles for them.

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The provision is good

Children are physically active in the garden. They ride on tricycles and use their feet to push themselves along, moving down a pathway safely. Children act out nursery rhymes when they lay on the ground and pretend to be sleeping bunny rabbits. Children laugh with excitement when they pretend to wake up and jump up and down. The childminder knows children well. She plans experiences to help them develop their language skills. For example, children are reminded of new words, such as 'gargoyle', when the childminder asks them to remember what they have seen on recent outings in the community. Children repeat the words, helping to extend their vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises that during the COVID-19 pandemic, some children had fewer opportunities to mix and socialise with other people and children. Because of this, she takes children to childminding groups where they have opportunities to mix and play with children who are a similar age. n The childminder plans experiences to help children learn about similarities and differences in people and communities. For example, she shows them maps of the world and talks to them about people who live in different countries. However, during some planned activities, she does not fully implement her plans or make the most of available learning opportunities. This means that children do not develop as much as they could. n Children's health is promoted well by the childminder. She ensures that children drink regularly, particularly in hot weather. She offers children healthy snacks, such as blackberries to eat. The childminder shows children where she has

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need to do better?

picked these, helping them to understand where blackberries grow. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's achievements and interests. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents to provide consistency in supporting children's development. For example, she liaises with parents and other family members about how to encourage children to sit around tables to eat during mealtimes. She reminds children to wait until everyone has finished eating before they leave the table, to reinforce good manners.

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need to do better?

11 August 2022 n Parents provide positive comments about the childminder. They say that she is very accommodating, kind and gentle. Parents are happy with the care she provides for their children. n The childminder praises children's achievements. She helps children to understand what might happen when they display negative behaviour. For example, when children stand on chairs, she explains that they need to sit down or else they may fall and bang themselves. However, occasionally, when children struggle to share toys, she does not help them to begin to recognise and understand their own and others' feelings and emotions. n The childminder reflects on her practice and what she provides for children. Recent improvements offer children a shaded area in the garden where they can play in all weathers. This protects their skin from the sun's rays in hot weather and allows them to play and learn outside all year round.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books and fairy stories. When she reads stories, the childminder uses different tones in her voice to capture children's interest. Children listen well and point to the pictures on the pages. This helps children to develop skills for the future. n The childminder supports children with toilet training, to encourage their self- help skills. For example, she talks to children about the process they need to follow when they use the potty and to wash their hands afterwards. This contributes to good hand-hygiene routines.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. This helps to promote children's safety. She has policies and procedures in place to help her make timely referrals, when required, to other professionals. The childminder has updated her knowledge and skills and understands safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder has completed paediatric first-aid training. She has first-aid equipment in her home and to take on outings with children. This gives her the knowledge and equipment to treat a child in an emergency. This helps to promote children's safety and good health.

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should:

n implement planned activities more thoroughly and make the most of the planned learning opportunities to support children's progress n strengthen the support already given to children so they are able to begin to recognise and understand their own and others' feelings and emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252451 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10114398 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 1 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire. She operates during school term time and occasionally during the school summer holidays from 8am until 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

11 August 2022 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

11 August 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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