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

The experienced childminder warmly welcomes children into her caring, home- from-home environment. This helps children to feel safe and well cared for. Children are very familiar with their surroundings and show they feel a strong sense of belonging as they explore the resources the childminder has on offer for them. The childminder interacts with visitors, and in turn, children show confidence to interact with visitors. The childminder asks the children what they want to play with. When they choose play dough, children spend a long time using their small- muscle skills to manipulate the dough into fried eggs. The childminder is a willing recipient of the egg, and she develops children's imagination further by suggesting adding toast to make an egg sandwich.

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The provision is good

Young children manage their self-care needs, such as toileting, with increased confidence. The childminder is close by to gently remind them to wash their hands afterwards to promote good hand-hygiene routines. The childminder is a good role model. When children share resources with her and ask if she needs help, the childminder thanks children for their kindness, politely declines their offer and explains she can do it for herself. Children learn valuable qualities that help them to play respectfully with their friends. Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. The childminder supports children well to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is proactive in the ways she updates her skills and knowledge to support children's needs. For example, she accesses regular webinars and makes use of internet sites to get ideas for new activities. The childminder has recognised she would like to further her professional development by finding out more about some specific special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder acknowledges the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's personal and social development. In recognition of this, she makes sure she takes children to playgroups and social gatherings as often as she can. Children regularly mix with other children and adults to develop their social skills. n The childminder sequences what she wants children to learn. For example, she intends for children to be independent. She explains that she wants children to do as much as they can for themselves. One example of this is when children

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say they cannot put on their slippers. The childminder gives gentle support, and as a result, young children successfully manage their own slippers. n The childminder instinctively knows when to interact with children and when they enjoy playing on their own. However, sometimes during her interactions, the childminder occasionally does not build on things that children already know

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need to do better?

22 June 2023 and can do. One example of this is when children say, 'one, two'. On this occasion, the childminder does not encourage children to practise counting further. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children confidently use different scoops and spoons to prepare real lollipops and make pretend ice cream. The childminder recognises that this helps children to develop their small-muscle skills. n The childminder is a clear role model. She sets expectations for children and offers lots of praise and encouragement. Children follow instructions quickly, such as when the childminder reminds them to tidy away what they are playing with before they get something else out. n The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. She joins in with conversations that children have to help to extend their role-play experiences. Furthermore, the childminder asks children questions that provoke their thinking

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skills. n The childminder forms very strong bonds with children to support their emotional development. For example, when young children become unsettled, the childminder is quick to offer them cuddles and reassurance. Children return this kindness with a cuddle and a pat on the back for the childminder. n Children take part in learning that promotes their understanding of their local community. Many of their experiences take place in the local park that is close to the childminder's home. The childminder uses this space to help children to explore and be curious in a natural environment. n The childminder values the home language of children who speak English as an additional language. Children hear their home language alongside English as they learn through play. For instance, the childminder counts from one to five in English and then from one to five in children's home language.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding. She understands her duty to keep children safe. She confidently explains how she would raise concerns in relation to children's welfare. She understands the procedures to report allegations against herself or anyone else in her home. The childminder accesses safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding aspects, such as county lines, domestic abuse and radicalisation. The childminder provides explanations to help raise children's awareness of how they can help to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains they need to put their slippers away so they do not trip over them and fall.

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should:

22 June 2023 n extend learning opportunities for children consistently so that they build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330423 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10276594 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 3 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Rufford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of written comments on evaluations from parents. n Documentation was available for inspection, including a relevant paediatric first- aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

22 June 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

22 June 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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