Childminder in Nottingham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children develop positive and trusting relationships with the childminder. They feel safe and secure. This is due to the childminder's attentive and caring approach. Babies reach out their arms for comfort and reassurance when needed. Their needs are quickly met by the childminder. Children look to the childminder when she moves around the environment. Young babies smile at the childminder as she smiles back. They grow in confidence due to the ongoing praise and encouragement they receive. As a result, children are happy and settle quickly.

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The provision is good

Children are invited into a warm and welcoming learning environment. They have free-choice access to a variety of resources. Babies are supported to become confident explorers. They show interest as they make sounds with musical instruments. Babies roll and crawl after the ball. They show fascination as they explore sensory toys. Children's imaginative skills are encouraged through the pretend kitchen and accessories.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a well-planned curriculum. She focuses on supporting children's confidence, as well as their social, communication and physical skills. Babies crawl with confidence and show determination when attempting to stand. They develop early language skills through making sounds and babbling. Children are supported to be kind and respectful towards each other through activities, such as turn-taking games. The childminder builds on children's current experiences through the outings she plans within the local community, such as visiting local parks, play centres and country parks.

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need to do better?

n Children's development is supported through an effective monitoring system. The childminder gathers information before children start so that she can plan to support their individual development. She then continues to use frequent observation to monitor and review children's development. The childminder identifies where children need support and how best this can be offered. As a result, children make good progress. n The childminder engages in positive interactions with children. She uses sounds and single words during routines and play. The childminder comments on what children are doing and asks simple question such as: 'Who's that?' However, the childminder does not always give children time to respond, which limits their communication and language development. n Children are supported to develop a love of reading from an early age. Books are all around them. Young babies can access books during free play. They

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enjoy looking at books with the childminder. For example, babies show good levels of engagement as they intently look at things of interest and help to turn

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28 April 2023 the pages. Older children have access to a variety of books within their very own bookcase. This supports children's communication and early literacy skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children are provided with different daily outdoor experiences within the local community, such as walks and visits to the local park. The childminder ensures children are provided with a balanced diet during mealtimes. She encourages children to try new foods through food tasting and cooking activities, such as pizza making with mushrooms and peppers. n Children are encouraged to try and do things for themselves during free-play activities. They develop a 'can-do' attitude from an early age. For example, when babies explore with movement, the childminder encourages them to try for themselves saying, 'You can do it.' Babies develop a sense of determination and confidence as they attempt to pull themselves up to stand. However, the

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childminder does not always support this through care routines. For example, during mealtimes, the childminder feeds babies rather than supporting them to begin self-feeding. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say she is 'wonderful and caring'. Parents report how their children have 'flourished' within their development. They value the information provided to them around children's development and experiences with the childminder. This creates a positive two-way partnership. As a result, children are well supported with their learning and development. n The childminder reflects on her practice, teaching and the learning environment. She is keen to refresh her knowledge and learn new things. For example, the childminder listens to weekly webinars around different topics. She reflects on things working well and areas she would like to improve. This positive and dedicated approach ensures that the childminder has an effective continuous

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good safeguarding knowledge. She knows what to do if she has a concern regarding a child or if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder is aware of the main types and signs of abuse. She also has broader safeguarding knowledge around radicalisation, female genital mutilation and county lines. The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children to recognise and respect different beliefs and cultures as part of the 'Prevent' duty strategy. She has completed relevant safeguarding training. The childminder keeps herself updated through refresher training and updates from the local authority and child protection charities.

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should:

28 April 2023 n develop children's independence skills with a particular focus on mealtimes n give children time to respond to questions and interactions to further develop their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254873 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10264478 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 16 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers 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 inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed the curriculum with the childminder. n The inspector carried out observations of the teaching and practice. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector carried out a leadership and management discussion with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents to gain their opinions about the childminder.

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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

28 April 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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