Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottinghamshire

This provision meets requirements

The childminder greets children warmly as she collects them from school. She encourages children to become independent in their self-care as she asks them to take off their own shoes and hang up their coats. The childminder ensures the learning environment is well organised, safe and inviting. She plans exciting activities that children happily and independently choose to play with after their day at school. Children excitedly speak about their favourite activities, such as painting and building models. The childminder uses the interests children talk about to plan activities. For example, children enjoy playing imaginatively with a variety of mark-making resources the childminder provides. Children enjoy opportunities the childminder provides for them to enjoy quieter activities, such as reading stories from a collection of books.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder talks to children with warmth and promotes mutual respect and kindness. She supports children to quickly settle and form positive friendships. Children thoroughly enjoy playing games with their friends. For example, they talk to each other about shapes they need to finish their models. Children enjoy established routines that allow them to independently make decisions about where they would like to play and when they have their snack.

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n The childminder is clear about what she intends children to learn while in her care. She sets up areas for different types of play. The childminder uses the space in her home creatively to provide opportunities for children to be imaginative, such as making birthday cakes with dough. Children benefit from quiet areas, where they can relax and read a book. The childminder uses space on the floor to challenge children to build models out of construction kits that match pictures. n The childminder knows the children well. She makes her own observations about the progress they are making and establishes what they need to learn next. She gathers information about the curriculum school provides for the children. However, she does not establish precisely what individual children are learning next at school, so that she can tailor the learning opportunities she provides. n The childminder implements her curriculum to promote children's love of

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learning as activities are exciting and engaging. She presents activities attractively to stimulate children's interest. For example, she uses a variety of resources with dragons and castles to create pretend environments. She plays alongside children, encouraging children's sustained interest and attention. n The children are well behaved. They listen to the childminder and follow instructions well. When children say please and thank you they are praised for

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20 February 2024 using good manners. Children respect their environment. They handle resources with care and help to tidy up. Children share resources with each other and show consideration towards their friends. For example, at snack time children share the cubes of cheese fairly. They pass the spread and knife around the table, so that everyone has the opportunity to spread their own cracker. n Children are provided with a range of healthy and nutritious snacks to choose from. Snack time is a social occasion, as children sit and talk with their friends and the childminder about their school day. They develop good table manners and understanding of hygiene as they independently sanitise their hands before they eat their snack. n Parents speak positively about the childminder and the care she provides. They appreciate the opportunities for their children to socialise and enjoy activities with their friends. Parents comment their children are always happy to spend

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time at the childminder's home. They value the support the childminder gives to their children. Parents say that children speak about what they do and enjoy the activities provided by the childminder. n The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is up to date, including first aid and safeguarding. She reflects on her practice and the needs of the children attending. The childminder targets her professional development to enhance and refine her skills to support the children she cares for. For example, she has completed a course on children's sensory needs and uses this to ensure she provides an inclusive environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497164 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10308582 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Gotham, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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 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. 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 spoke to parents and took account of their views. The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and

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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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