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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and self-assured. They exude confidence. Children excitedly showcase their toys and talk about what they enjoy the most while they are in the childminder's care. Children show they have secure attachments with the childminder. They seat themselves next to her on the sofa to share a book. Children are completely at ease with the close attention and care they receive. These caring relationships help children to learn good social skills and to be considerate to others. For instance, when children ask who will help them their friends jump up and say, 'I will, I will.'

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The provision is good

Children spontaneously sing songs and rhymes, recalling all the lyrics. They name the different animals they see in books and confidently use sign language that links to an animal. Children remember that a hippopotamus sleeps under water. When the childminder praises their comment they show they have strong self-esteem and pride in themselves. Children have good imaginations and they are creative and critical thinkers, for example they can make intricate robot creations using bricks. When completing a word puzzle, the childminder challenges children to think of words that begin with a certain letter. Children receive praise from the childminder when they say 'It's broken' for a word beginning with 'b'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has completed relevant paediatric first-aid training. This was an action from the last inspection. n The childminder plans her curriculum around children's individual interests and next steps in learning. She observes children's play and skilfully interacts with them to build on their knowledge and skills. There is a strong focus on helping children to be sociable individuals, who are ready for the next stage of their learning, such as moving on to school. n The childminder prepares children well for writing when they start school. For example, young children use their small-muscle skills to carefully peel stickers off paper. Pre-school children and toddlers develop their pencil grip and practise mark-making skills when they use pens to colour pictures. n The childminder supports children's physical health and well-being. She ensures that children have freshly cleaned hands before they eat finger food. Children

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know to wash their hands after using the bathroom. They enjoy fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden, on visits to the local village and during their walk to take and collect older children from school. n The childminder helps children to widen their vocabulary and deepen their understanding. She explains the meaning of words, such as opposites. When children play a puzzle game to identify opposites, they know that young is the opposite of old. Furthermore, the childminder uses questioning techniques well

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need to do better?

7 March 2023 to help children to recall their prior learning. She respects the children's voice and gives them plenty of time to think and respond to questions. Children are confident communicators. n The childminder has built strong partnerships with parents. She shares information with them when they drop off and collect their children. However, she does not always work in partnership with other settings children also attend to support continuity in children's learning and development. n The childminder subtly introduces mathematical learning into children's play. She encourages children to count the puzzle pieces as they pack away a jigsaw. Another example of mathematical learning is when the childminder encourages children to hold a golf ball and a table tennis ball and to identify which is the heaviest. n Resources are easily accessible to children, so that they can independently choose what they would like to play with. After they have finished playing with

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the toys, children know that they must put them away in the correct boxes. n The childminder deals with any minor squabbles sensitively. She helps children to understand how to respond to others, for example, by consistently reinforcing sharing and turn taking. Children behave appropriately for their young age. They play alongside each other well and show a caring attitude towards their friends. For example, when children accidently slightly hurt their friend, they offer a genuine apology.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children in her care and help protect them from harm. She is alert to the wide range of abuse that could be prevalent in a child's life. The childminder knows she must inform Ofsted of any new adults who may move into her household. Children play and explore in an environment that is free from hazards. The childminder's home is safe and suitable. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children to understand why they must walk indoors.

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should:

n strengthen links with other settings that children attend to gain a shared understanding of children's needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 258740 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10244068 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 7 Date of previous inspection 6 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by the children. The childminder talked about children's learning and progress, and how she delivers the curriculum. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Documentation was available for inspection, including a relevant paediatric first- aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

7 March 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

7 March 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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