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 are very settled in the childminder's care. The childminder's caring and friendly manner makes the children feel welcome. Children quickly form strong relationships with her, showing affection. Babies confidently explore the provision and use toys which engage them well, such as musical instruments. Children are proud of their own achievements and share their pride with their friends, saying 'I did it!' Children laugh and smile as they sit on the see-saw, enjoying the experience with each other. They dig in the sand using small movements, which develops their muscles and coordination. Children make a variety of shapes in the sand and copy the childminder's vocabulary, naming the shapes they have made. Children are inquisitive and spend a sustained period of time engaged in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She praises them for being kind to others, for example, when they collect a drink for their friend. Children have a strong understanding of how they are expected to behave and respond to instructions. Children develop their mathematical skills. They copy the childminder as she counts. Children are encouraged to use numbers in a range of activities throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum which supports the children's development. She knows the children in her care extremely well and has completed assessments to help her identify what children need to learn next. The childminder adapts her interactions with children to meet their individual needs. However, the childminder does not always consistently extend children's learning during activities and free play. n The childminder helps children to develop a love of books. She has a wide range of books available to meet children's age and stage of development. Children independently access books. They sit looking at them and carefully turn the pages, smiling as they find their favourite characters. They show enjoyment as they share books and stories with the childminder and their friends. n The childminder supports children's early communication. She repeats, models and encourages language during her interactions with children. The childminder

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need to do better?

speaks clearly to support the children to hear and copy words and phrases. She smiles and copies babies as they babble, encouraging back and forth communication. The childminder continually talks to the children as they play. She consistently ensures that she uses language which is appropriate for the children's individual needs. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder has consistently high expectations for all children. She uses a positive manner to manage behaviour throughout the day and children respond well to this. Children are encouraged

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need to do better?

28 July 2022 to be independent and have great pride when accomplishing a task by themselves. For example, when they put on their shoes, children clap to celebrate their achievement. Children are consistently encouraged to have a go at different activities to build on their perseverance and resilience. n The childminder provides the children with a range of exciting and meaningful experiences within the community. For example, they visit local facilities such as parks, the cinema, museum and forest school. This supports children to learn about the community they live in, as well as helping them develop their social skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. Parents are very happy with the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder. Parents comment positively about her and say that she is 'fabulous' and that their children 'love attending'.

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need to do better?

Parents comment on the positive progress their child has made since being in the childminder's care. They say that they feel 'fully informed' about their child's day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She shows a confident understanding of how to recognise any concerns about children's welfare and who to report any concerns to. The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. This includes being able to identify if children are being exposed to radicalisation. The childminder supervises children suitably and ensures her home is safe and secure. She supports parents to keep their children safe when they are online at home, including being aware of the potential risks of using technology.

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should:

n strengthen knowledge of how to consistently extend children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454469 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10219775 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 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Rainworth, Mansfield. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, between 8am until 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector and childminder evaluated an activity. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regularly during the inspection. n Parents' and carers' views were taken into consideration. n The childminder showed the inspector documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates, suitability checks and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

28 July 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

28 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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