Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

Children come out of school and greet the childminder with a massive smile and a big hug. They are clearly happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. Once home from school, children confidently move around the areas of her home used for childminding. Children know where to put their shoes and belongings. They let the childminder know when they are hungry. The childminder is very attentive towards children's needs and provides meals and snacks promptly.

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This provision meets requirements

Children access a range of different toys and resources, including small world resources, role play, books and computer games. They enjoy playing alongside the childminder and with their friends. Children show their creative talents when they practise guitar chords they have been learning in school. They proudly sing the song they have been learning to visitors. Children's behaviour is good. They share and turn take as they play with a games console. Children understand the childminder's behavioural expectations. For example, they follow her clear expectations regarding the time they spend using digital technology. The childminder gently reminds children to say please and thank you and praises them when they do this.

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need to do better?

n The childminder identifies what she does well and how she would like to continue to improve. She recognises that she is warm and welcoming to children and gets to know them well as individuals. The childminder would like to continue her professional development and access specific training on how to extend her knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder encourages children to show respect for each other. She reminds children to let others speak, so that everyone has a turn. The childminder encourages children to listen to each other's views and many relaxed, natural conversations take place. The childminder asks children questions about what they have been doing at school. Children respond to her questions positively and are keen to share their experiences about their school day. n The childminder responds well to children's individual needs. She is quick to

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recognise when they may have had a long day. For example, when children look tired she asks if they would like to relax on the sofa and watch the television. n The childminder is keen to ensure children who speak English as an additional language have a sense of belonging. For example, she asks parents for key words in children's home language and uses these occasionally in her daily routine.

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26 September 2022 n The childminder promotes young children's good health and self-care. She affords children independence when using the toilet and makes sure they know she is close by to provide support if required. She checks that children wash their hands with soap and dry them. n The childminder ensures that children have time to complete school homework. Children enjoy doing this work alongside the childminder's other family members. They are very relaxed and clearly enjoy this one-to-one time. n The childminder actively encourages children to spend time outside in the fresh air. This contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Children make decisions about what they want to do. For example, some ask if they can pick raspberries. Older children demonstrate good teamwork as they play ball games. n The childminder establishes effective relationships with the teachers who work at the local school she collects children from. She shares information and passes

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on messages to parents. This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's care and well-being. n The childminder helps children to understand the benefits of exercise. During the walk from school, children suggest the childminder gets a minibus that they can travel in. The childminder explains it is good to walk and to get 'air into your lungs'. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. In particular, they praise her attentiveness and credit this with helping their children to feel confident. They say that the childminder is 'nurturing, flexible and responsive to children's different needs'. Parents also comment on how the childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well organised.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how to keep children safe. She accesses regular training to update her knowledge of safeguarding practice and to deepen her understanding of different safeguarding concerns, such as children who may be at risk of being drawn into extremist views. The childminder is fully aware of local safeguarding procedures. She is clear on the steps to follow should she become concerned for a child's welfare. The childminder knows what she should do in the event of an allegation being made against herself. She helps children to understand how they can keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to children about how to stay safe when walking home from school, such as when crossing roads.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479029 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10231897 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 16 Date of previous inspection 30 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Wollaton, Nottingham. She operates term time from 7.30am until 8.50am before school and 3.30pm until 6pm after school, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers care during some school holidays from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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 her evaluation of her provision. n The inspector observed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed children's interactions with the childminder and monitored their engagement in a range of play activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and considered written feedback from parents. n The inspector reviewed some documentation including evidence of completing paediatric first-aid training.

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Inspection activities

26 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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