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 are happy and learn in a home-from-home environment with this enthusiastic childminder. She thoroughly understands the importance of helping children to make secure attachments to enable them to settle well, feel safe and confident and enjoy their play.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the use of a well-organised environment, where they can access toys independently. They form good relationships with the childminder and invite her into their play. For example, young children build structures with the magnetic blocks and are excited to share this with the childminder. She responds warmly by sitting with them, commenting on their hard work and praising their efforts. This helps to boost children's self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children have many opportunities to share and take turns. The childminder is a wonderful role model, who supports children's behaviour incredibly well. For example, when young toddlers, who are still learning the art of sharing, take a toy from their older friends, the childminder quickly responds. She gets down to their level, explains that they need to ask first and models how to do this. Children respond positively to the childminder's nurturing manner and highly respect her. Older children mimic her words and actions in their play. This helps children to develop important social skills that will support their future development and friendships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks a range of information from parents on induction and uses this to make initial plans for children's learning. She continues to value partnerships with parents by regularly communicating and sharing information with them about their children's day. Parents are incredibly positive about the childminder and talk about the 'time and patience' she gives children and how they value her knowledge. n The childminder helps children to take ownership of their hygiene and health. During snack times, she helps children learn how to make healthy choices. She provides a range of nutritious snacks and reads stories to children that help to further embed their knowledge of healthy eating. The childminder discusses the importance of handwashing with children and places a step in the bathroom to encourage younger children to wash and dry their hands independently. This helps to empower children to take responsibility for their health and well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans activities that engage children and help them to make progress in their learning. During adult-led planned activities, the childminder adapts her teaching based on each child's age, stage of development and individual next steps in learning. She knows children exceptionally well.

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need to do better?

7 July 2023 However, during child-initiated play, the childminder does not always use her knowledge of the children and her teaching abilities to continue to build on what they already know and can do to further enhance their play and learning. n The childminder works closely with other providers and is a key figure in the local childminding community. She understands the importance of continually evaluating her practice and building on her skills and knowledge. The childminder values parents' input. She has recently changed how she communicates with parents about the activities she provides, following feedback. n Children persevere when challenges occur, with the childminder's support, and show great character and determination. The childminder prioritises children's independence in her curriculum. She provides opportunities for children to do things for themselves. For example, young toddlers sit on a step and try very

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hard to put their shoes on. They are guided by the childminder's gentle words of encouragement and her patience. Children beam with pride when they do it on their own, like their friends. n Children enjoy being physically active in the childminder's garden. The childminder providers children with space to develop, practise and refine their physical skills. Children use their strength, coordination and control to roll a large tyre down the garden. They laugh and squeal with delight as it wobbles when they go slowly. n The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of their local community. She takes them to visit places of interest, such as the park, post office and toddler groups, to meet and socialise with wider groups of people. Children talk fondly about the elderly lady they wave and say hello to on their way out and about.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse, including those that may indicate a child is exposed to extreme views or behaviours. She is proactive at seeking out knowledge and information that helps her to remain up-to-date with any changes in legislation. She completes all mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. She understands the local safeguarding partnership's procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare and potential allegations made about her practice. The childminder ensures that her home and garden are kept secure.

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should:

n strengthen interactions and teaching during child-initiated play to help children build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494527 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10289009 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and explained what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a teaching activity together to review the quality of education. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including her insurance certificate and information relating to household members' suitability. n The inspector engaged with children at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed parents' feedback taken from the childminder's assessment notes and surveys. The inspector took account of their views as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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

7 July 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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