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 clearly adore being with their childminder. They are very comfortable in her care and enjoy chatting with her throughout the day. The childminder listens to children intently and answers their questions thoughtfully. She is extremely attentive and responds to their needs quickly. Tired children are recognised and snuggle into the childminder for comfort. Children are valued in this home-from- home setting; they beam with pride when the childminder praises them. The childminder is a positive role model and children follow her lead. Their behaviour is excellent, and they follow instructions willingly. Children are very kind to each other and learn to take turns. They enjoy participating in games and activities, waiting patiently for their turn.

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The provision is good

Toys and resources are within easy reach of children both indoors and outdoors. This enables them to explore a variety of toys independently. Children have a positive attitude to learning. They take part in activities eagerly and concentrate for long periods of time. Children giggle with joy as they dance to music and show resilience as they try to lift their heels off the ground to jump along in time to the rhythm. The childminder joins in and teaches children new actions to songs. Children excitedly copy these actions and show that they have remembered them as the song is repeated.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands children's developmental stages. This, alongside her ongoing observations, informs her planning. She reflects on her practice to ensure maximum impact on learning. For example, the childminder adapts an activity quickly when a child becomes distracted and skilfully refocuses their attention. This ensures that children's skills and knowledge develop across all seven areas of learning. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to engage children in activities to promote their ongoing progress. She knows the children extremely well and uses their interests to plan activities that they enjoy. For example, children are particularly interested in animals. The childminder takes children out in the local community to look for animals and to explore the wildlife. Children learn how to look after pets. They enjoy spending time with the childminder's dogs and rabbits, under supervision.

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n Children develop a love of books and make good progress in their communication and language. As the childminder reads a story, children listen intently. The childminder explains what different words mean and discusses aspects of the story with the children. For example, children point to a picture of a lion and excitedly say 'roar.' They continue to point to the different animals that they see, making the sound that each one makes. The childminder tells

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23 September 2022 children the corresponding animal's name to help consolidate their understanding and to support their early language skills. Children respond by repeating the names and enjoy the praise they receive. n Children take increasing responsibility in managing their personal needs. They learn to wash their own hands from an early age and enjoy singing a handwashing song as they do so. The childminder recognises early signs that children are ready to toilet train. She works in partnership with parents to support this transition. n The childminder provides children with different sensory activities, such as exploring media and materials. Children enjoy running their fingers through sand and are keen to take part in arts and crafts. However, craft activities are very adult-led and do not always encourage children to develop their own original ideas or enable them to express their creativity. n Children benefit from activities that help to broaden their experiences. The

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childminder is proactive and completes training to keep up to date with current thinking and practice. She makes links with other childminders and considers new ways to support children's development. Recent learning has inspired her to create a new outdoor play area with natural resources to encourage children's curiosity and problem-solving. n There is a large choice of equipment for the children to explore in the garden. The childminder supports children to become increasingly confident and independent outdoors. Children learn to climb the ladder up to the slide, one foot at a time. They carefully balance as they walk across steppingstones in the garden. This helps children to learn about possible risks and develop their large- muscle skills from a young age.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder refreshes her safeguarding knowledge regularly. She demonstrates a strong understanding of the different types of abuse and possible signs and symptoms. The childminder recognises her responsibility to report concerns and knows who to report these to. She is alert to safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty. She knows how to recognise children who may have been exposed to extreme views, and teaches children to be good citizens by promoting British values. The childminder continually risk assesses her home and outings. She takes great care to ensure that children are always happy and safe.

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should:

n strengthen support for children to develop their own creative ideas and explore art and craft resources freely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447709 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10235801 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 18 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Hucknall, Nottingham. She operates her service during term time only from 8am to 4.30pm, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide 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 the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk together, discussing the learning intention for children and how the environment is arranged. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection. n A sample of documents were reviewed, including paediatric first-aid certificates, suitability checks, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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23 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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