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

Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. When younger children wake from sleeping, they are provided with warmth and comfort. They lay their head on the childminder's shoulder. Children follow a routine during the day. This helps them to understand what happens next, promoting their emotional well-being. Mealtimes are sociable occasions where children sit with the childminder. They are supported to follow hand-hygiene routines before they eat. Children wash their hands themselves, promoting their independence. After they have eaten, they are given a wipe to wash their face. This is accompanied by a relevant song that is sung by the childminder. This contributes to making this part of the day a positive learning experience for children.

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The provision is good

Children are happy in their interactions with others during their play. For example, older children jump up and down with excitement when they work as a team to build and construct a tower using cardboard bricks. They show good hand-to-eye coordination and a positive attitude to learning when they place bricks on top of each other. When the tower falls down, they quickly say 'let's build it again'. Children are supported to develop their imaginative play. When they play with pretend doctors' equipment, the childminder introduces plasters for children to use. They carefully peel back the paper from the plasters and think about where to place them on dolls.

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need to do better?

n The childminder extends her professional development. She completes relevant training courses to extend her knowledge of how to support children's communication and language skills. This helps her to recognise the importance of singing nursery rhymes with children and reading them stories. n The childminder encourages children to develop their understanding of the pronunciation of words. For example, when children say words incorrectly, the childminder repeats them correctly. The childminder helps children to extend their vocabulary. For example, when she talks to children about Remembrance Day, she introduces new words that younger children copy, such as 'poppy'. n The childminder uses a curriculum that follows children's interests and supports them to progress well in their development. For example, when younger children show an interest in pointing to objects and attempting to count them, the childminder models how to count low numbers in the correct order.

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need to do better?

n Children are supported to develop emotional attachments with the childminder, such as when they first start attending. They are invited to attend gradual settling-in sessions to help them to feel confident and secure in the childminder's home and care. n The childminder finds out about children's experiences at home and offers them

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15 November 2022 further opportunities to broaden their learning. For example, she helps children to develop their confidence to feel and explore different textures. Children are given chances to play with water, oats and paint. n The childminder encourages children to be polite. For example, she reminds them to say 'thank you' when they receive food and praises them for using good manners. The childminder helps children to use words to express how they are feeling. For instance, if they do not like what another child is doing, to say 'no thank you'. However, occasionally the childminder does not fully support children to understand why rules and boundaries are in place. This is to help develop their knowledge of how they can keep themselves safe. n Parents offer positive comments about the childminder. They say that their children are excited to spend time with her and to mix with other children. They

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appreciate the home-cooked, healthy meals the childminder offers their children. n The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. This helps to promote consistency in their care and learning. She shares photos of activities children enjoy and information about their daily routines. The childminder liaises with parents to offer consistent support for children when they begin to use the toilet. n The childminder plans group activities to support children's learning. For example, older children listen and follow instructions, helping them to learn skills for their move on to school. However, occasionally during these times, the childminder focuses her attention on supporting the older children. As a result, younger children's learning needs are not as precisely met.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She carries out risk assessments in her home to help ensure there are no identified hazards. She uses a safety gate to stop children from entering her kitchen. The childminder keeps doors and garden gates securely locked. This helps to stop other people from having access to children. The childminder finds out about children's medical and dietary requirements when they first start attending. This helps her to meet children's good health. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm, radicalisation or female genital mutilation. She knows where to report concerns about children's safety.

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should:

n help children to understand why rules and boundaries exist n strengthen the implementation of group activities to meet the learning needs of younger children more precisely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2582538 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10249109 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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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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Inspection activities

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