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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are calm, happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They confidently make choices about their play. Children use their imagination as they pretend to cook dinner and make a cup of tea. The childminder plays alongside children at their level, maintaining eye contact and offering commentary on what they are doing. Toddlers are beginning to use simple words to express their needs and wants. The childminder listens attentively to children and responds well to them. She repeats words that they struggle to say, such as pineapple and aubergine.

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The provision is good

The childminder enthusiastically reads stories to children throughout the day. Toddlers independently find their favourite book from the large selection available. They sit comfortably on the childminder's knee as she reads. The childminder draws their attention to the illustrations in the book. The children point to familiar items in the pictures. The childminder names the objects that the children have pointed to and counts them, the children copy the language. The children stay focused and engaged while the childminder reads. Children are developing a love of books. Toddlers are learning to handle books with care, carefully turning the pages. They know that they need to return the book to the bookshelf when they have finished with them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She has a good understanding of their individual stage of development and what they need to learn next. The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. She provides activities that capture the interestes of the children and support their next steps in learning. Children are excited to play a game of 'What's in the bag'. They eagerly explore the objects that the childminder pulls out of the bag. She models language in relation to the object, which the children copy as they play with and explore the items. n Children's individual care routines are followed. Nappy changes are managed sensitively, the childminder talks to children as she changes them, telling them what is about to happen, preparing them to be undressed, then redressed after their nappy has been changed. The childminder provides reassurance and

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cuddles as she settles children to sleep. Children learn to follow good hygiene routines. She teaches toddlers how to wipe their own nose and talks to children about the importance of washing their hands to get rid of germs. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She shares information with them about what their child has been doing while in her care each day. She regularly talks to parents about the next steps in their child's learning and how they can support the child's development at home. However, the childminder has not developed partnerships with other early years settings that the children

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need to do better?

24 January 2023 in her care attend. She does not share information about the child's development or next steps to promote continuity of care. n From an early age, children learn about expected behaviours. The childminder consistently implements clear boundaries and promotes good behaviour and manners. She steps in quickly when children climb on furniture, reminding them that they could fall, supporting them to get down. She praises children for being kind and sharing their toys, the childminder uses sticker charts as a reward for positive behaviour. n The childminder takes children out on trips within their local community. They visit local parks, forest schools, the library, and playgroups. Children are learning about the community they live in and have the opportunity to socialise with other children of the same age. However, the childminder has not yet fully considered ways to promote children's understanding of the diversity of life in

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modern Britain. n The childminder has met the actions set at her last inspection. She has undertaken relevant professional development opportunities, including refreshing her knowledge of the early years foundation stage and 'Birth to 5 Matters' guidance. She has recently completed a course about how to support the development of babies, to strengthen her understanding of how to promote babies' development. The childminder and her assistants attend regular child protection training, and all hold current paediatric first-aid certificates.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes daily risk assessments of her home to check that the premises are safe and secure, and any potential hazards are identified and minimised. She supervises children closely as they eat and drink, reminding them to remain seated and to not walk around with food in their mouth. The childminder understands the need to conduct ongoing suitability checks to ensure that her assistants remain suitable to work with children. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made about her or one of her assistants. Including who to report the allegation to.

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should:

n share information with other settings that children attend to ensure consistency in the support that children receive n support children to develop their understanding of diversity and learn about what we have in common as well as what makes us individual and unique.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545487 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10257553 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 8 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays but excluding family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector carried out joint observations of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation to demonstrate her suitability.

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Inspection activities

24 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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Inspection activities

24 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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