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 develop strong attachments to the friendly and caring childminder, which supports them to feel safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She encourages children to share the resources and take turns. Children are encouraged to choose what they would like to play with and they access resources independently to promote their confidence and self-esteem. Children offer their help and are caring towards each other. The childminder gently reminds children that even when difficulties occur, they can find solutions by sharing their resources fairly. Children use good manners and remind their peers about the rules they should follow at the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and plans an ambitious curriculum. She extends their experiences of the wider world through visits and trips to parks and play centres. Children enjoy sharing stories and are excited to participate in all activities organised by the childminder. For example, they make pretend pizza with dough, developing their fine motor skills. They are confident to ask for different rolling pins and discuss the patterns they have made in the dough. The childminder encourages children to understand why brushing their teeth is important to promote oral health.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious for children's learning. She focuses her curriculum on children's communication, physical and social development. The childminder encourages older children's confidence and independence in readiness for school. She is clear about what she wants children to learn and be able to do by the time they leave her setting. For example, children learn to put their own shoes and coats on, use the bathroom independently, have strong social skills and be able to approach new experiences confidently. n Children are active and enthusiastic learners. They behave well. Children are confident to explore their own ideas and eagerly participate in group activities. For instance, children are keen to investigate how much porridge they need to fill the different-sized bowls for each of the bears in their favourite story. They concentrate intently as they scoop oats with different-sized spoons and learn to

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take turns in the activity and share the resources. However, at times, the childminder quickly suggests solutions to problems rather than encouraging children to work things out for themselves. n Children benefit from activities that support their communication and language skills. The childminder models language and listens carefully to children's conversations about their interests. Children speak confidently using correct language structures that are appropriate to their age. They enjoy listening to stories throughout the day in this literacy-rich environment. The childminder

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20 June 2023 talks to children about their favourite stories and encourages them to discuss the characters and what happens in the story. For example, children talk about whose porridge Goldilocks likes the most. However, at times, background music makes listening more difficult for children and has an impact on their concentration. n The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children have many opportunities to be physically active in the garden. At lunchtime, children enjoy trying new foods. The childminder encourages children to try fruit and vegetables. She talks to children about foods they like or dislike and whether foods are healthy or unhealthy. Children develop good hygiene habits. They know to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children are becoming increasingly able to manage their own toileting needs with gentle and sensitive support from the childminder.

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n Collaboration and communication with parents are effective. The childminder uses an app to ensure effective two-way communication between her and the children's parents. Parents comment on how happy they are with their children's progress and overall well-being. They express gratitude for the childminder's nurturing approach to their children's care and education. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through research and professional development opportunities. She evaluates her provision and is committed to making continuous improvements. For example, she is currently implementing effective ways to develop children's love of rhymes and singing after completing training about the importance of rhyme and rhythm in supporting children's communication and language development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities with regards to safeguarding and protecting children. She refreshes her safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child. She knows who to report her concerns to, including if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder supervises children well. She completes visual risk assessments of all areas of her home before children access them to reduce hazards. The childminder completes accident records if a child receives an accidental injury at her home, as well as recording pre-existing injuries.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to think independently and solve problems for themselves

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20 June 2023 n consider the impact of background music on children's learning and concentration skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488071 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10264564 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 4 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 9am until 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and how the curriculum is planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the children and the childminder. She also took account of the written views of parents. The

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inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children attending. n A sample of documents that support the effective management of the childcare were viewed by the inspector. These included evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and a sample of policies.

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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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