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 settle well with the childminder, who is kind and caring . They are happy and enjoy their time with her. Children's personal needs are catered for well. When they are hungry, the childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for them. The childminder knows the children she cares for well and supports their well-being effectively. Children are offered cuddles, reassurance and comfort by the childminder when required. They confidently approach visitors to show them what they are playing with.

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The provision is good

Children can build on their knowledge, because the childminder provides activities and experiences the children like. For example, they show an interest in a pretend toolbox. Children confidently learn how to use a toy saw and hammer safely, as they pretend to repair broken toys. This develops their imaginative and large muscle skills well. Children make independent choices in their play, and select toys of their choosing. The childminder respects children's wishes. She talks with them about other toys and activities that they want to play with and quickly provides these for them. This helps to sustain their interests and engagement in their learning. Children learn to share, take turns and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that her partnership with parents is effective. She works closely with parents, keeping them informed about their children's day and what they are learning. The childminder provides ideas for parents, to help them to continue to support their child's learning at home. Parents' written comments are positive. They praise the childminder on the fun activities she provides for their children. n Children are familiar with what is expected of them and follow simple instructions. The childminder helps children understand how to be kind to each other. For example, she uses phrases, such as 'kind hands', as she gently reminds children how to play together in a safe and respectful manner. n The childminder knows where children are in their development and what she must do to support their learning further. She plans activities to support children's interests and progress. However, sometimes the learning intent of an

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activity is lost. For example, the childminder forgets to support children's identified next steps, such as their fine manipulative skills, during some purposely planned activities. n Children are curious and want to have go and try things for themselves. They have a positive attitude to their learning. Older children enthusiastically explore activities and happily play, as they build a train track together. However, the childminder does not always tailor activities to support and extend younger children's interests and development. At times, these children, although happy,

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5 January 2023 remain playing by themselves and do not learn as much as they could. n Overall, the childminder knows how to support children's communication and language development. For example, during a sensory activity she introduces new words to children, such as 'sticky', 'smooth' and 'foamy'. However, she focuses too much on the older children who engage more with her as they repeat the words; the younger and quieter children are not fully included. Consequently, these children miss out on developing their range of vocabulary. n Children develop their mathematical skills well. They count how many cotton- wool balls they put into containers. The childminder skilfully extends their knowledge as she asks children to compare the toy vehicles they are playing with. Children confidently say which one is big and which one is small. n Children develop close and secure attachments with the childminder. They are

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relaxed in her care. Children are familiar with routines, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder talks to them about why it is important to wash their hands and keep the germs away. n The childminder evaluates her practice and provision well. She understands the importance of gaining further knowledge and skills through training, her own research and working with other childminders to share best practice. She implements this new knowledge to support the learning outcomes for children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows what procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare, including any children who may be of risk of harm from radicalisation. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular child protection training. She also conducts risk assessments her home and garden to make sure there are no hazards to children, so that they play in a safe and secure environment. This also includes risk assessments of any pets, to make sure there are no health or safety issues for children.

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should:

n plan and implement the learning intent for children more precisely, so that all children are supported to make the best possible progress n refine the way activities are tailored to specifically target very young children's interests and development n develop and extend younger children's language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378986 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10263372 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 0 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Forest Town, Mansfield. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 7am to 6.30pm on Tuesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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 talked to the inspector about what she wants children to learn and how she plans her early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector evaluated an activity together. n The inspector took account of the written views from parents of the setting. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with relevant documentation, including the evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

5 January 2023 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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5 January 2023 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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