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 are confident and very happy in the warm and inviting environment. Babies are settled and clearly have secure emotional attachments with the kind and caring childminder. Children are keen to join in with the engaging activities that the childminder offers them. For instance, they use their fine motor skills to make patterns in play dough with rollers and small natural resources. Children have favourite songs. They ask an electronic device to play the 'Baby Shark' song. As the song plays the children sing along. Children show an interest in stories. They use their imagination as they explore a box of resources that relate to the book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to show an interest in the letters of the alphabet. For example, children use pegs that display different letters to spell out their name. Children practise the skills that they will need to eventually be able to write. The childminder supports them to learn how to hold pens to colour pictures. The childminder suggests 'Can you write your name on your paper?' Young children make marks and proudly say, 'my name'. Children show good manners when they spontaneously say 'please' when they ask for something.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She reflects on her teaching as she interacts with the children. Often identifying what she might do differently in an activity another time. The childminder has a close working partnership with another childminder. They share helpful information with each other. This helps her keep her knowledge and practice up to date. n The childminder has a good relationship with the local school headteacher. She has liaised with her to find out what they want children to be able to do before they start school. This means the childminder is well prepared to help children to gain the skills needed in readiness for future learning. n The childminder is attentive to all children's needs. She sits alongside children as they fill and empty containers with sand. She encourages babies to take part in the activity and to explore the sand with their hands. The childminder holds

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them up, so they can reach the sand pit, supporting the babies to develop their core body strength. n The childminder knows what she wants the children to learn next in her curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on supporting young children to develop their independence and self-care skills. For example, she encourages children to learn to wipe their own nose. n The childminder talks to children as they play. She points to and names objects, helping children to develop their knowledge of the toys they play with. However, the childminder tells children what she is going to do, rather than asking children

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8 March 2023 thought provoking questions, so that they can share their own thoughts and ideas. n The childminder is very perceptive to individual children's needs. She recognises when babies and young children need to sleep. The meals she offers children contain a good selection of fruit, salad and vegetables. The childminder encourages children to play outside in the fresh air each day. Children thoroughly enjoy being physically active and exploring the childminder's well- resourced garden. n The childminder ensures children experience a range of local community learning opportunities. For example, they regularly visit the local country park, go to toddler group and attend music groups. This supports children to develop their knowledge of how to behave and socialise in different situations. n Young children become aware of the childminder's expectations for their behaviour. When children have very minor disagreements, the childminder is

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calm and patient as she explains how they can share toys. She supports children to learn how to play well together, and develop friendships. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information with them about children's time at the setting. Parents speak highly of the childminder and make comments, such as 'their child is exceeding age related expectations and they attribute this, in no small part, to the childminder and her caring and engaging setting.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has developed a comprehensive safeguarding reference guide. She uses this to identify potential signs and symptoms that a child may display if they are at risk of harm. She can easily find who to contact if she has a concern for a child. She knows how to respond appropriately to allegations made against her or a member of her household. The childminder completes relevant training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. Risk assessments are in place to ensure children's safety, both indoors and during outings. For example, when travelling in the car, children sit in the correct car seat for their age and stage of development.

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should:

n develop the way you implement activities, providing support to children, so that they can express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332659 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10263543 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 6 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Retford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday until Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 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 outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of written references from parents. n Documentation was available for inspection, including a relevant paediatric first- aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

8 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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8 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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