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

The childminder's home is distinctly peaceful as she welcomes children in. Children leave their parents happily, as they engage in a game of peek-a-boo with the childminder. They follow the daily routines. For example, they take off their shoes and place them in the hallway.

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The provision is good

The children develop their resilience and confidence. For example, when a toy cot breaks, the children persist to re-build the cot with support. The childminder encourages the children to say how they are feeling. She then helps them manage their feelings, so they do not become upset. Children happily and with patience wait their turn for what they want to play with.

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The provision is good

Children develop their language during play with wooden blocks. They learn new words in the language they speak at home, and in English. They repeat new words, such as jellyfish and butterfly, and beam as they receive praise from the childminder in both languages.

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The provision is good

The childminder carefully chooses resources for the children. For example, children play with small tools to improve their dexterity. They show positive attitudes to learning through high levels of curiosity and engagement. They use small dental instruments, and enjoy using a dental drill, as they listen to the whirring sound and enjoy the gentle sensation on their skin.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear focus for the children's learning. She works with the parents to create bespoke teaching. For example, she uses children's family photos from their recent visit to the dentist to promote the importance of oral hygiene. n The childminder constantly checks for children's understanding. She uses the children's home language as she introduces new words in English. However, the childminder does not use suitable texts in the children's play to promote an early love of reading. n The childminder sets up activities to follow the children's interests, giving them the opportunity at once to immerse themselves in a world of role play, with dolls, cots and feeding bottles. The childminder and children play together with warmth and gentleness. Children cradle dolls with love in their arms before they place them in the cots for sleep time. The childminder talks about the importance of caring as the children stroke the dolls' foreheads and kiss them as

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need to do better?

they rock them. n The childminder promotes resilience and a 'can do' attitude to the children in her care. They climb down from chairs after eating and take their plates through to

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need to do better?

13 September 2022 the kitchen. They follow established daily routines. At snack time, the children eat their apple and pear slices by themselves. The childminder provides a range of healthy food choices. For example, the children enjoy munching on vegetable sticks. n The childminder works closely with parents. She works in partnership with the families when children are ready to manage their own basic self-care. For example, the youngest children wipe their own faces after eating. n The childminder reflects on every aspect of the children's home life. She liaises with families about the children's favourite food. For example, the children enjoy traditional home-cooked soup at lunchtimes. n The childminder promotes good personal hygiene. After the children go to the toilet, they wash their hands with water and soap. They smile as they receive praise, both in their home language and in English. This boosts their self-

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need to do better?

confidence. n The childminder accurately assesses the children in her care. She uses this information to plan next steps for their learning. This includes language development, and personal, social and emotional development. She has high expectation for children's next development milestones. The childminder ensures that children learn a good standard of English, so that they can access the early years curriculum. n The childminder self-evaluates her practice. She plans to include more exploration in her daily trips. She intends to build on community outings. The children already learn from first-hand memorable experiences. These include trips to outside areas, such as local parks and the local library. n The childminder teaches the children about life in modern Britain. They learn about right and wrong as they talk about feelings. The childminder teaches the children about equality and acceptance. Children play with a range of toys to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extensive knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She can identify children who may need early help or are at risk of neglect, abuse, grooming or exploitation. She knows how to help children to reduce their risk of harm. She can secure the support they need or refer in a timely way to those who have the expertise to help. The childminder understands the 'Prevent' duty and the reporting procedures. She understands her duty towards issues such as female genital mutilation. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to raise concerns. The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder monitors attendance. Procedures are in place should a child fall ill in the childminder's care.

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should:

13 September 2022 n use a variety of age-appropriate texts to promote interest and engagement of early reading across the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2540156 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10215338 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bestwood Park, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Sunday, except Bank Holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 6 qualification with qualified teaching status.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. 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 and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request

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Inspection activities

13 September 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

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