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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children blossom in the childminder's safe and welcoming home. They quickly settle and find an activity of their choosing. The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books as she reads them stories. Children help the childminder to find images in the story and lift flaps to find surprises underneath.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to build the small muscles in their hands. They squash and mould play dough with their fingers, pressing shapes and cutters into the dough. The childminder provides children with scissors and stickers to help build dexterity in their fingers and hands. Children grasp pens and make a series of marks on paper. The childminder praises them warmly as they attempt to write the letters of their name. Children proudly exclaim, 'I've made an M for mummy!'

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The provision is good

Children work together in harmony to tidy up, they take turns to place the pieces of a jigsaw into the box. The childminder encourages children to sit together to play a familiar matching game. She helps children to remember and match the pictures, think about the rules of the game and taking turns. She praises them warmly when they find the items on their shopping list saying 'our turn now.'

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need to do better?

n The passionate and experienced childminder provides a programme of learning that prepares children for the next stage of their education. She ensures that learning and activities are interesting and relevant to the children in her care. However, at times the childminder does not always build on information that the children already know, to help them learn as much as they can from the experiences she provides. n The childminder is highly reflective and committed to building her knowledge continuously. She attends a wealth of courses to help her build on her good existing early years knowledge. For example, the childminder completed a recent course on the COVID-19 pandemic. This has helped her to address any gaps that may have occurred in children's learning during this time, and to think about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns may have had on children's development. n The childminder helps children to develop their language skills. She provides

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singing activities for children and talks to them during their play to help them learn new words. However, the childminder occasionally uses informal language, such as 'piggy' and 'doggy'. As a result, children do not always hear the correct words and pronunciation of objects and animals. n The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them. She takes children to local playgroups to help them build relationships with other groups of children. Children begin to gain experiences and learn about transport, as the

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11 July 2023 childminder organises travel on trams and trains. She teaches children about food production as they visit local farmers fields to watch crops grow. n Parents comment that the 'joyful and nurturing' childminder provides regular updates about their children's development. They talk about the child-centred and interesting activities the childminder provides to help children learn. Parents say that the childminder places a strong emphasis on well-being and happiness while the children are in her care. n The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She provides fun activities to teach children about the importance of caring for their teeth. The childminder provides balanced snacks and meals for the children in her care. She understands about the importance of exercise. Children learn about how their bodies work and challenge themselves, as they balance and climb on equipment

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need to do better?

during trips to the park. The childminder helps children to understand about good hygiene, as she ensures that children regularly wash their hands after being outside and before meals. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She gently reminds children to use their manners, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. They listen to instructions and show good levels of engagement and perseverance during activities. Children receive lots of praise and warm encouragement when they achieve an activity, such as putting on their shoes and coats.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She recognises and identifies when children are at risk and understands the procedures required to effectively record and report any concerns she may have. The childminder understands her responsibilities for managing allegations and reporting this swiftly. She is familiar with the 'Prevent' duty guidance, and recognises signs which may indicate families are at risk of being radicalised or exploited. The childminder ensures that regular risk assessments, both inside and out are completed in order to minimise hazards. She keeps children safe on outings, and teaches them to understand road safety.

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should:

n build further on what children already know to deepen their understanding n consistently use and model the correct pronunciation of words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403479 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10295422 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 5 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Arnold, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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