Szeniawski, Gail Pamela

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 at this childminder's are happy and well cared for. The childminder has a lovely nurturing way. This enables children to settle quickly and feel confident in her home. Children enjoy playing with the large amount of carefully chosen resources. They squeal with excitement as new resources are added for them to play with, both indoors and outside. Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are able to learn through their interests. They enjoy playing with baby dolls, water play and painting. The childminder combines children's interests to enable children of all ages to play together. For example, children paint the baby dolls then give them a bath.

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The provision is good

Children generally behave well. They make their needs known to the childminder, and she encourages them to try and do things for themselves. This helps to develop their independence. For example, children are encouraged to put on their own coat for going outside and to cut their own fruits. Children learn to wash their hands and learn about germs from an early age. Older children support the younger ones to turn on taps or hold doors open. This helps to develop respect and encourages teamwork. Children use good manners and respond with, 'you're welcome', when someone says 'thank you'.

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need to do better?

n Children eagerly join in activities with the childminder. She has good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. This enables her to adapt activities to meet the needs and the age range of children in her care. For example, older children decorate cardboard tubes to make telescopes. They use sequins and glue and the younger children use stickers to enable them all to succeed. n During transitions into planned group activities there are too many distractions. For example, during story time children often lose their focus and attention. This is because younger children play close by with noisy toys and music is playing in the background. This reduces the effectiveness of the planned activity. n Children enjoy spending time together outside. They learn to climb, ride bicycles and develop physically as they explore. Children learn about taking risks and being safe. For example, the childminder teaches them that the surfaces could

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be slippery due to the ice. n The childminder identifies that children speak more when they are outside. She uses these opportunities to consolidate learning as they play. For example, she names objects children find in the garden and collect in buckets. Children learn colours as they search for balls in the ball pit. The childminder helps them to count them as they throw them at targets. This helps children to practise what they know while following their interests. n Children use excellent manners and are cooperative with each other. For

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12 January 2023 example, they share toys in the role-play kitchen, so that everyone has a turn. The childminder changes the toys and provides themes for children to experience. For example, the role-play area can become a café or hairdresser's. Children confidently ask for things they have played with before, and the childminder plays alongside them. However, opportunities to teach children something new are not consistently explored. n Children listen carefully to instructions and to the childminder during the day. However, when the childminder asks children questions she does not consistently explore ways to extend their thinking. She also does not give children enough time to respond. n The childminder has taken steps to reduce the amount of paperwork that is not required. This has helped her to focus on working with the children and their development. She still prioritises her training. She regularly attends online

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courses, which help to improve her practice. She is also currently studying for a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder continues to provide excellent links with school and the local community. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and her practice. They feel they have good communication with the childminder, and she informs them of their child's progress. They feel she provides opportunities to develop physically. Parents report that children explore the outdoors, the local area and do craft activities. These are opportunities parents feel they do not have time for at home. Parents also feel that children with special education needs and disabilities are included. The children benefit from the childminder's kind and patient manner.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and when a child may be at risk from harm. She is able to apply her knowledge to scenarios to keep children safe. She is aware of safeguarding subjects, such as the 'Prevent' duty, county lines and domestic violence. The childminder works with families to inform them of the dangers of online technology and the internet. The childminder is aware of her role and responsibility to check the suitability of people living in her home. She knows how to report allegations or concerns.

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should:

n develop questioning skills to promote children's thinking and give children time to respond n embed routines throughout the day to enable children to remain focused during transitions

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should:

12 January 2023 n be clear about what to teach children when they make their own choices in play, so they can learn more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356507 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10235105 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 12 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two- and three-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 and the inspector discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents during the inspection when it was appropriate. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity together. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the suitability of household members and evidence of first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

12 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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