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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they are very happy, settled and safe in the learning environment. They can independently choose from interesting and appropriate resources for their age. Children receive genuine care from the childminder who tells them regularly how much they mean to her. Children build strong bonds with the childminder and her family. They greet the childminder's husband warmly when he comes in from work.

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The provision is good

Children share toys when they play in the pop-up tent. They talk animatedly to each other during role play, acting out scenarios, such as cleaning pretend teeth. Children become excited and engaged in activities planned by the childminder. They show enjoyment as they use their senses to explore the 'arctic scape' the childminder has created for them. They touch and smell the shaving foam 'snow' and tease the childminder when they pop it on her face. The childminder narrates what the children are doing as they hide and clean the toy polar bear in the foam. Children learn new words such as 'walrus' and 'orca'.

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The provision is good

Children develop firm friendships. When visitors arrive, children invite them to come indoors and meet their best friend. Young children have impeccable manners. They spontaneously use good manners when they ask for something, such as saying 'please' when they ask for some water.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good attitude to continuing her professional development. She accesses online courses and reads interesting articles to enhance her knowledge and skills. For example, she is broadening her knowledge of safeguarding through a training course. Part of the course includes supporting parents and children with an understanding of internet safety, which the childminder will share more details of with parents. n The childminder's curriculum has a strong emphasis on promoting children's independence and the necessary skills ready for school or nursery. Children learn how to hold a pencil effectively and begin to master skills, such as cutting with scissors. They make snips and proudly announce, 'I did it.' Children use cutlery, drink from a cup without a lid and are encouraged to try and open the zip on their lunchbox. This helps to develop children's confidence and independence from a young age.

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n Children benefit from a language-rich environment to support their communication skills. The childminder is a good role model who consistently encourages children to use simple words and sentences. This is especially evident when children show an interest in books as they sit with the childminder and listen to stories. The childminder asks children questions about the story

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need to do better?

13 March 2023 and what they can see on the page. Children recognise and name some of the sea creatures they see, such as a jellyfish. n The childminder interacts enthusiastically with the children. They readily welcome her into their play and show a positive attitude to learning. However, the childminder is sometimes a little too eager to move children on to another activity. This results in children not always being able to independently build on and explore their own play ideas. n The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. For example, they build a track of cushions and count from one to 10 as they jump from one cushion to another. Children walk to school each day to take and collect older children. Children develop their hand coordination as they manoeuvre jigsaw pieces to create a puzzle picture. This activity helps children develop their manual dexterity in their play. n The childminder encourages children to learn about how to maintain a healthy

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lifestyle. Children understand the importance of good handwashing routines after wiping their nose and after using the bathroom. The childminder talks to the children during activities and at snack time about which foods are healthy for them. n The childminder plans outings in the community, such as trips to toddler groups, local woods, country parks and the library. This helps children to socialise with others and develop an awareness of different places beyond the childminder's home. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are very good. Parents feel confident that their children are safe in the childminder's care. They appreciate the regular daily updates about what their children have been learning and enjoying each day. They state that their children develop skills in speech and language and social confidence. Parent comments include: 'Her passion for caring for children shines through in the way that she interacts with them.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding aspects, including recognising the types and signs of possible abuse. The childminder understands the process for reporting any concerns she may have about a child. She is also knowledgeable of the wider safeguarding issues, such as the risk of children being drawn into radicalisation. The childminder carries out visual checks to ensure that her home is safe and secure for children to play and learn.

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should:

13 March 2023 n allow children to independently build on and explore their own play ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2614594 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10265347 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. 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 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

13 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

13 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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