Childminder in Nottingham

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 settle well in this supportive and welcoming childminder's home. They find familiar toys and engage quickly in their self-chosen play. Children explore a variety of musical instruments. They explore technology as they use a smart speaker to ask for songs to play along to. Children tap drums with sticks and shake maracas as they join in in time to the music.

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The provision is good

Children develop their imaginative play as they explore a toy farmhouse. They select animals and press buttons on the farmhouse to find noises of the corresponding animals. They place the animals in the farmhouse and push toy tractors back and forth. Children practise their small-motor skills as they investigate inset puzzles. They carefully examine the pieces and slot them into the correct place. Children recognise written numbers on the puzzle pieces and name them confidently. As they finish the puzzle, they shout, 'Done it!', showing pride in their achievements.

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The provision is good

Children explore wooden blocks. They use their fine-motor skills to carefully select blocks and place them on top of one another. 'I'm making a slide' they say as they carefully construct. Children develop good coordination as they play ball games. They show delight as they giggle and shout while attempting to throw and catch, rolling the balls along the floor and chasing after them.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak favourably about the support and care the childminder offers. They say that her 'sensitive and patient' nature allows children to form close attachments to her and quickly settle. The childminder ensures that she shares information with the parents so that they know how to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder plans her curriculum to provide meaningful and interesting activities. She has a clear idea of what she wants each child to learn. n Young children begin to use non-verbal communication as they explore sensory items such as textured balls. As they roll them, they demonstrate their pleasure, squealing with delight as the balls move across the room. However, the childminder does not always pick up on these non-verbal communications to further support and encourage young children's early communication skills. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She provides a

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need to do better?

nutritious meal during the day and ensures that children have unlimited access to fruit and drinking water. The childminder talks to children about healthy foods and why they are important. She promotes oral health and ensures children understand about healthy practices, such as washing their hands after visiting the toilet.

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need to do better?

4 October 2022 n The childminder ensures that children benefit from visits in the local environment. She utilises the local tram service to enable children to experience places such as local parks, nature reserves and the library. This helps children to learn about the world around them. n The childminder ensures that children's emotional needs are met. She offers comfort and cuddles, providing secure attachments to the children in her care. As a result of this, children are happy and settled in their environment. n Children's behaviour is good. They are gently reminded to use good manners when asking for toys or snacks. Children are considerate towards their friends. For example, they share the toys and take it in turns to complete puzzles. Children understand the importance of tidying up after themselves and actively help to put toys away when asked. n The childminder is reflective in her approach to providing good-quality care. She

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uses feedback from parents to improve her provision. The childminder attends courses to enhance her knowledge, and identifies future relevant courses that she knows will benefit the children in her care. n The childminder uses what she knows about children's development to help her plan activities and set out resources. However, she does not always consider children's interests to help them further build on what they already know and can do.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She ensures that her first- aid training is up to date, and she swiftly deals with any incidents or accidents. The childminder understands how to manage allegations and knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a robust set of safeguarding policies in place that include relevant contact details if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments to minimise potential risks, both in her home and when on outings.

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should:

n strengthen support for younger children to help them further build on their early communication and language skills n support children to build on their interests to help them build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473507 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10236314 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 4 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Nottingham. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funding 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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4 October 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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