Bowler Sandra Carol

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children enjoy exploring the resources and books in the safe environment. The childminder talks to the children about the activities and supports their learning and development. Children choose to play with an assortment of different-shaped blocks. They show high levels of concentration as they place the blocks into the holes of a shape sorter. The childminder counts the blocks and children join in. When children discover a basket of hats, they have fun wearing them. The childminder joins in the play saying, 'hat on, hat off, two hats.' Children giggle as they hide under a hat and suddenly take it off and shout, 'boo!'

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The provision is good

Children select books to look at with the childminder. Children of all ages listen carefully as she reads to them. She supports them to find the front cover and turn the pages. Younger children enjoy looking at books about animals. They excitedly point to the pictures and say different animal names. The childminder sensitively corrects them when they say the incorrect word and children soon learn the correct animal names.

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The provision is good

When children have explored the indoor environment, they decide to go outdoors. While outside, children enjoy climbing and sliding, developing their physical strength. The childminder supports children to climb the slide safely and they celebrate when they get to the bottom of the slide.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has successfully addressed the weaknesses identified in her previous inspection through a range of activities. For example, she has worked with childminding associations and the local authority to update her knowledge and complete relevant training. n The childminder knows the children and their families well. She uses this information to offer experiences that complement each family's home life. For instance, due to the restrictions of the national lockdown, some children did not have the opportunity to socialise with children of their own age. The childminder takes the children to play sessions where they play alongside other children to learn to share and take turns. n The childminder works closely with parents to find out children's starting points when they first attend. Parents report that the childminder shares what their child has been learning each day. The childminder supports parents to continue

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need to do better?

the learning at home. For example, she encourages families to use the library and to read with their child. n The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, parents are encouraged to provide healthy food and snacks. Every day, children exercise outdoors, supporting their developing physical strength. Children do not use

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need to do better?

28 September 2022 electronic devices while at the childminders. n The childminder provides a wide range of experiences to promote children's communication and language development. For example, they sing action songs and can point to a named body part. The childminder talks to children about the activities that they are involved in. When children are interested in looking at books about animals, the childminder makes different sounds that animals make for children to copy. This helps with their speech development. n When children are struggling to regulate their behaviour, the childminder takes appropriate action to support them. For instance, when children become restless, the childminder swiftly introduces a new activity to capture their interests. This helps children to manage their feelings. n Relationships are sensitive and responsive. For example, when children say they are hungry the childminder immediately prepares lunch earlier than planned.

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need to do better?

When children are feeling tired or unsure, they ask for cuddles and are easily comforted. n The childminder helps children to prepare for when they start school. Together the childminder and the children walk to the local school and discuss road safety. They read books about starting school and wear a school uniform, so that it becomes familiar. n The childminder supports children to understand what makes them unique. For instance, they read books that celebrate diversity and discuss the similarities and differences between the characters and themselves. Children are learning to respect differences. n The childminder's interactions with children are, on the whole, sensitive and supportive. However, occasionally, children's learning is not fully supported. At times, the childminder does not notice children's interests. For example, she does not always respond to quieter children when they are exploring new

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need to do better?

materials, such as the compost in the activity she has set up.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. This includes aspects such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has a clear safeguarding policy and procedure in place. This is to ensure that concerns are followed up in a timely manner with the relevant professionals. The childminder understands how to manage any allegations which may be made against her. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder is qualified in paediatric first aid.

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should:

28 September 2022 n improve interactions to support children's interests and extend learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254704 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10243264 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 10 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Clifton, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how her provision is planned and the curriculum is implemented. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 September 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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