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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children follow the childminder's routine in her home. For example, when they arrive, they show independence when they take off their shoes. This supports children to understand what is expected of them and contributes to helping them feel emotionally secure in the childminder's home. Children are supported to behave positively. For example, when children want to wear clothing that their peers bring from home, the childminder suggests they use words to ask if they can wear it.

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The provision is good

Children have opportunities to watch and learn about the life cycle of a caterpillar. When children look at a caterpillar, they say it has a spider's web. The childminder explains that this is called a 'caterpillar silk'. Children develop their understanding of growth further when they help the childminder to grow strawberries in her garden. She asks children to paint stones to look like strawberries and explains that if they put these near the base of the plant, it will help to deter birds from eating the produce. Children have opportunities to be creative and learn how colours can be mixed. When children use paint, they tell the childminder they want to make the colour pink. The childminder offers suggestions and ideas to encourage children to explore and investigate how they can achieve this. When children mix white and red paint together, they look at the childminder and smile, showing pride in what

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She uses her curriculum to help children progress in their development. The childminder plans activities to suit the different ages and abilities of the children in her care. She helps children to learn about symmetry. For example, she shows younger children how to fold their painted pictures over to show how the pattern can be transferred onto the other side of the paper. The childminder shows older children how to use a mirror against their pictures to show symmetry. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. She asks older children to remember stories and to tell these to their friends. This helps children to develop their confidence in recalling stories. When the childminder reads stories, she encourages children to join in and say familiar phrases in favourite books. n When children first start attending, the childminder gathers information from

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parents about children's experiences. This helps her to plan opportunities to broaden children's knowledge. For example, she takes children for bus rides to help them understand about different forms of transport. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, when children say that caterpillars have ears, she explains

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need to do better?

17 May 2023 that they are called 'antennae'. This introduces children to new words to help extend their vocabulary. However, the childminder does not support children to take turns in conversations. This results in all children talking at the same time and not listening to the views of others. n The childminder has rules and boundaries in her home. She reinforces these with children, helping them to understand her expectations for their behaviour. Overall, children behave well. When they do have minor disagreements, for example when they want to play with the same toy, the childminder helps children learn how to take turns to play with it. n The childminder shares information with parents about children's daily activities and how she intends to support their development. This helps to keep parents informed about their children's progress. However, the childminder does not gather or share information about children's individual learning with staff at

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other early years settings that the children also attend. This means that children are not receiving a consistent approach to supporting their development. n The childminder offers children a healthy range of foods and drinks to promote a healthy diet. She talks to children about different foods they can eat to promote healthy teeth, for example eating cheese after sugary foods. This contributes to children's understanding of how to look after their teeth. n The childminder reflects on her practice and makes improvements to increase opportunities for children. For example, she has introduced more natural wooden objects for children to use in their play. She recognises that this encourages children's imagination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder helps children to learn about how they can keep themselves safe. Children say that when they walk with the childminder in the street, they hold onto the strap on the pushchair or hold the childminder's hand. The childminder has safety procedures in place, such as when children exit her vehicle. For example, she asks them to put their hands on the vehicle while she helps to get the other children out. This is to promote their safety when they are near the road. The childminder understands how to identify the potential signs of abuse. She knows where to report concerns about children's safety.

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should:

n support children to take turns in conversations and to listen to the views of others n strengthen partnerships with staff at other early years settings children also attend to provide more consistency in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483722 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10247119 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 11 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Retford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and reviewed a sample of documentation. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

17 May 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

17 May 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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