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 childminder provides children with a wide variety of toys. Children become excited about the activities on offer and quickly settle down to play. They find instruments they recognise and show the childminder how they can make different noises. Children laugh and giggle as they excitedly repeat sounds and beats from songs. The childminder promotes children's emotional and social development well. Children are happy and comfortable and develop secure attachments with her. Children are curious and motivated to learn and explore in the safe environment. They are familiar with the routines of the day and confidently choose what they would like to play with.

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The provision is good

The childminder engages children in new learning experiences. For example, she models how to catch fish with magnetic fishing rods. Children are fascinated and eager to have a go. The childminder steps back and gives children time to explore and practise. She is quick to offer encouragement, which inspires children to keep trying. Children are kind to each other and invite their friends to share resources as they play with dough and cut out shapes. They understand expectations for behaviour and willingly help with tasks such as tidying up the toys. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, they routinely visit parks and walk to the local parks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and speaks confidently about their capabilities. She accurately assesses what children know, understand and can do and confidently uses this information to identify next steps in children's learning. However, at times, the childminder does not ensure that her teaching and interactions challenge the oldest children's learning enough to build on their current abilities. n Children's communication and language are promoted. The childminder initiates conversations with children and gives them time to respond. For example, following a recent trip to the woods, the childminder asks the children what they found and gives them time to recall the naming words for the conkers, leaves and acorns they found. However, as children play, the childminder does not always use conversations to support children's mathematical understanding. n Children's behaviour is good. They help to tidy away toys and are keen to return

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them to where they belong. Children benefit from the routines the childminder has put in place to support their understanding of what they will do in her care. For example, children are able to wash their hands independently and know where the towel is so that they can complete simple self-care tasks for themselves. The childminder is a positive role model. She models turn-taking

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20 November 2023 and sharing as she talks to the children about everyone having the same amount of play dough. n Children are curious and eager to explore opportunities available to them. For instance, they enjoy developing their imagination as they explore musical instruments. The childminder models how to use the different instruments and talks to children about the different noises they can make. Children enjoy investigating outdoors as the childminder takes them on walks to local parks and woods. Children recall the colours of the leaves they saw. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are grateful for the nurturing care their children receive from the childminder. They talk about the progress their children are making in their learning and how their children love attending. Parents say their children are excited about the visits they go on with the childminder and talk about them when they get home.

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n The childminder helps children to foster healthy lifestyles. She provides them with healthy snacks and meals, including new fruit for them to try. The childminder extends children's knowledge and understanding of healthy foods as they talk to them about fruits they enjoy. n The childminder reflects on how she can improve her provision. She accesses a range of professional development opportunities to improve her practice. For example, she has completed training to support her understanding of how different children play. The childminder talks about the resources she has developed, such as treasure baskets, to support children's play styles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is clear about her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She understands how to record and report allegations against herself or members of her household. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to ensure that it is always safe and suitable for children. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder supervises children constantly as they play and while they are eating. This ensures children's safety while they are in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549057 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10308612 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 7 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and curriculum 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 documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included evidence of qualifications, 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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