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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and forms trusting relationships with the children. As a result, they arrive happy and excited to learn. Children take their shoes off and eagerly head to the playroom. The childminder engages children quickly in the enticing activities that are available. They develop confidence and self-esteem through the ongoing praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are offered a range of well-thought-out activities and resources to support their learning. Consequently, they are always busy. Children show high levels of engagement during activities due to the childminder's skilful planning and teaching. They mix paint and recognise the colours they make. Children show good concentration and control as they make marks by using pencils. They show determination as they attempt to fit jigsaw pieces on the inset board.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes outdoor learning. Children jump with excitement, saying, 'Yippy do da, we are going to play in the garden.' The childminder teaches children about different weather, and they learn about different temperatures. She takes children to visit different places within the community, for example, the local flower garden and community allotment. The childminder recognises how this supports children's social skills and confidence.

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need to do better?

n Children are supported by a well-thought-out curriculum. The childminder plans activities around children's stages of development, next steps and interests. She uses information gathered from parents to plan new experiences for children. As a result, children are eager to engage and learn. n The childminder has an effective system in place to monitor children's development. She regularly observes children and identifies next steps of learning. The childminder completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years old to provide an overview of children's development and identify any concerns. The childminder shares information around children's well-being and interests with parents. However, the childminder does not yet share detailed information about children's development and next steps with parents. n Parents value the 'home-from-home' environment that is offered. They share

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how their children are happy and content when they are with the childminder. Parents comment on the 'good progress' their children are making. Parents say they 'could not ask for a better childminder'. n Children's communication skills are well supported. The childminder introduces new words such as 'runny' and 'slimy' during activities. She uses story and

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16 June 2023 singing times to further support children's communication skills. However, sometimes, she uses informal language with children, for example, 'piggy' and 'horsey'. n The childminder focuses on supporting children's independence as part of school readiness. She skilfully allows children to attempt things for themselves, and she supports them when needed. Children make comments, such as 'I am trying to put it on,' as they put their own shoes on. They talk themselves through the process, saying 'tongue out and push'. Children wash and dry their hands independently. They understand they need to wash their hands because 'they are dirty'. n Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They are supported to try different foods such as cucumbers and tomatoes. The childminder provides children with lots of encouragement, such as 'just a nibble'. She explains to children that these make you 'big and strong'. As a result, children show an

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interest in healthy foods. They show a willingness to try different foods, saying, 'Can I have a little try?' n Strong links with local schools, nurseries and childminders where children attend have been well established by the childminder. She works together to share information around children's development and next steps. This ensures that children's development is consistently supported when they attend additional provisions. n The childminder is reflective of her the care, practice and teaching. She values the views and opinions of parents and children. The childminder completes training to keep her knowledge up to date and refreshed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good safeguarding knowledge. She has completed appropriate training to support her knowledge of different types and signs of abuse. The childminder continues to complete refresher training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has knowledge of wider safeguarding topics such as radicalisation and county lines. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern regarding a child. She also knows the process to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. She knows of different support, such as food banks, which can be offered to parents if needed. The childminder assesses risks in her environment to ensure that children remain safe in her care.

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should:

n share more detailed information about children's progress and next steps with parents, extending opportunities for them to support their children's learning at

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should:

16 June 2023 home n strengthen opportunities for children to consistently hear the correct pronunciation of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490978 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10280431 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 8 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Clifton, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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 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 the 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 and spoke to 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

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