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 show that they are very contented and well settled in the childminder's home. They snuggle into the childminder and seat themselves firmly on her lap. Children are completely at ease, surrounded with love and close attention; they demonstrate secure emotional attachments with the childminder. Children show care and concern for their friends. One example of this is when children arrive for their morning session; their friend immediately takes their hand and leads them into the house. Children show they are confident and feel safe. When visitors leave, they say, 'bye' and offer them a high five and a fist bump.

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The provision is good

Children who speak two languages at home are supported well. The childminder recognises when they use words that are not English and reinforces the English word, such as 'kot' and 'cat'. When toddlers begin to show an interest in numbers, the childminder seizes this opportunity to encourage children to extend their knowledge of counting and numbers further. Children show a positive attitude towards learning and persevere at difficult tasks. For example, toddlers spend a long time attempting to put clothes onto a doll. When the childminder asks if they want any help, they confidently say that they can do it.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys extending her knowledge of how to support children's care and learning. For example, she completes a training course to help extend her understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This will help her to identify and meet the needs of children with this condition. n The childminder has a carefully thought-out and sequenced curriculum. She begins by concentrating on children's communication, language and physical development. She recognises when children are ready to move their learning on, she subtly introduces numbers and letters to children. This means children make good progress in preparation for future learning and eventually, school. n The teaching of language is good. The childminder engages children in conversations to help develop their speech and extend their vocabulary. Children show they know more and remember more when they repeat words, such as 'gherkin' and 'guitar'. They are proud of themselves when the childminder

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praises their efforts to say difficult words. n The childminder has organised the environment well to encourage children to make their own choices about their play. There is a good range of resources to support children's learning across all areas of her ambitious curriculum. The childminder knows the children well and she puts out toys that she knows will interest and engage them, such as dolls for imaginary play and role-play shopping trollies and pretend food. n Overall, the childminder supports children to follow good health and hygiene

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27 March 2023 routines and is a good role model. She ensures that children clean their hands prior to eating and washes her own hands after wiping children's noses. However, the childminder does not fully support children to understand the importance of oral hygiene. n Children behave appropriately for their young age. They play alongside each other well and show a caring attitude towards their peers. Any minor issues are sensitively handled by the childminder. She helps children to understand how to respond to others, such as by gently reinforcing, 'we share toys'. n Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They feel the childminder supports and encourages their children in a home-from-home, family environment. n The childminder works closely with parents to help meet children's needs. She communicates with parents about their child's day and shares their achievements. However, the childminder does not work as effectively in

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partnership with other early years settings that children also attend. This means that the support for children's learning and development is not consistent between all settings children attend. n The childminder knows children come from different family units. When in her care, children have the opportunity to interact with the childminder's husband, her older children as well as their own peers who are the same age. Toddlers point to pictures of the childminder's children and say their name. Children are learning how to be social in different situations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. When given different scenarios, the childminder describes the process she will follow should she be concerned that a child is at risk of harm. She has a good knowledge of a range of safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and grooming. Children play and explore in an exceptionally clean and bright environment that is free from hazards. The childminder assesses any possible risks and takes steps to minimise these. For example, before children play outdoors, she checks the garden for any cat faeces. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This gives her the knowledge to deal with any medical incidents effectively.

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should:

n help children to understand about the importance of good oral hygiene n strengthen links with other early years settings that children also attend to gain a shared understanding of children's learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403327 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10276551 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 2 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in West Bridgford, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, 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 provision. 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 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. n The inspector took account of written references from parents.

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Inspection activities

27 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

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