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 settle quickly and find their favourite toys as they arrive at the childminder's inviting and safe environment. They are encouraged to develop a love of music as they shake tambourines and maracas to familiar songs. Children use their listening and recall skills as they are supported to remember the words of the songs. They begin to develop coordination as they move their bodies rhythmically to the music with delight.

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The provision is good

Children develop their small-muscle skills as they explore play dough. They are encouraged to use their skills to roll and squash the dough. They experiment with rolling pins to flatten the dough and animal cutters to cut the dough into shapes, recognising the familiar animal figures they have made.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy exploring the childminder's inviting garden. The childminder assists the children to fill up the water tray using a hose. They giggle as the water starts to rush out. They start to develop their knowledge of volume and capacity as they scoop up water and fill vessels. Children are supported as they use their large muscles to move tricycles forward. They develop imaginative play as they pour water into cups, sharing with others and pretending to drink their tea.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a broad and balanced curriculum that is meaningful and interesting for the children in her care. She knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. This means that children make good progress in her care. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. They are keen to explore the contents of books, sitting closely for a story or looking at books independently. Children benefit from a weekly trip to the library while they are at the childminder's. They select books to take home and enjoy with their family. This helps children to develop their listening and recall skills and gain learning experiences at home. n The childminder playfully engages and talks to the children while they play. However, she does not always give children the opportunity to process their thoughts and ideas. For example, she asks multiple questions in quick succession and occasionally answers them for the children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that she gathers important information from parents before children start at her setting. She is mindful of children's unique interests and care routines. The childminder discusses children's progress with parents on a regular basis and offers advice on how to promote learning with their children at home. Parents say that the childminder is 'reliable, approachable and engaging'.

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need to do better?

22 March 2023 n The childminder ensures that she offers children broad and varied experiences. For example, children benefit from regular outings. They gain additional experiences when they visit local playgroups and develop their social skills as they meet new children. Experiences such as these help children to learn about the world around them. n The childminder is a good role model. She gently reminds children when they forget how to share or take turns. Children are encouraged to select a picture to indicate how they are feeling. However, the childminder is not always consistent in her approach to managing children's behaviour. She does not always help children to understand how their action could impact on others. n Children's physical health is supported well. The childminder talks to the children about the importance of eating a healthy diet as they enjoy fruit for snack. She encourages children to look after their teeth by supporting their toothbrushing

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need to do better?

on a regular basis. This contributes effectively to children's health and well- being. n Children are supported to begin to learn about nature and caring for the animals around them. They visit local farms to find out about the baby animals and look after the childminder's cat. The childminder encourages children to remember and talk about a spider they have recently found. She helps them to search for the spider and talk about its features and what it may like to eat.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She attends regular training so that she can keep her safeguarding knowledge current. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse, including how to keep children safe from radicalisation and extremist views. She knows how to escalate her concerns to the appropriate authority, including managing allegations. The childminder recognises how to minimise hazards to keep children safe. For example, when they are walking around the local community, she encourages children to hold hands as they cross the road and look out for oncoming traffic.

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should:

n develop children's critical-thinking skills by giving them time to answer questions n continue to develop behaviour management strategies to help children to understand the expectations and impact on others, so that they can manage their own behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490730 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10276530 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 9 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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

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