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 feel safe and have a good relationship with the childminder. For instance, when children are initially shy around new visitors in the home, she provides lots of comfort and reassurance. This contributes to children's emotional well-being. In turn, children engage visitors in their play when they throw a ball to them. The childminder plans activities that focus on what she wants children to learn next. For example, when the childminder wants to build on children's sensory exploration, she offers a craft activity. Babies squash paint with their hands through plastic wallets, while toddlers learn how paint feels directly on their hands. The childminder supports children to have a go as she shows them what they can do.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports young children to build a positive understanding of their behaviour. One example of this is when she encourages turn taking. Children want to sit on the childminder's knee at the same time to engage in a song. The childminder patiently explains they will both get a turn. Children behave very well for their age and stage of development. They show kindness to each other. For example, babies spontaneously hug toddlers. The childminder gently reminds children to sit properly on a chair to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is up to date. She refreshes her knowledge and keeps informed of changes in childcare and early years through reading online updates. She maintains links with other childminders and shares ideas on how to support children's development. n The childminder provides children with resources and toys that interest them. She recognises that children enjoy role play and using their imagination and provides a pretend kitchen where they act out what they see at home, such as making pretend cups of tea. The childminder sensitively joins in their play and asks for a cup of tea. However, the childminder does not always plan activities well enough. The amount of resources and activities she sets out sometimes overwhelms children. This means children do not settle at activities and sometimes flit from one resource to another. n The childminder focuses on supporting children to develop good manners and

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social skills. For instance, she reminds children to say 'thank you' when she passes them something. Children remember what they learned. For example, they copy the childminder and say 'thank you' when the childminder passes them their drink. n The childminder supports children during hygiene and care routines. She promptly recognises when toddlers are hungry or thirsty and offers them a healthy snack or drink. When children need their nappy changed, the childminder talks to them during the process to reassure them. Children wash

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29 February 2024 their hands before eating, and the childminder sings a 'handwashing' song to accompany the process. These effective care practices positively enhance children's emotional well-being. n The childminder takes children to community groups to extend their learning experiences. Children build their social skills as they meet with a wide range of friends and adults. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's stage of development and what they need to learn next. She provides good-quality interactions to support children's learning, such as their language skills. The childminder regularly engages children in singing rhymes and songs to encourage their early sounds and word development. Babies and toddlers respond by following some actions to the songs. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's physical skills. For example, she helps babies to balance as they practise

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standing and walking. Toddlers develop small muscles in their hands as they use brushes to apply paint to their fingers. Children make good progress in their physical development. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. Parents say the childminder shows their children care and warmth in a home-from-home environment, and she is approachable and communicates well. They say she is professional and offers a safe and nurturing environment. Furthermore, the childminder shares information with other early years settings the children attend. This contributes to the continuity of learning between the settings.

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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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should:

n plan activities more carefully to help children remain focused and build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473640 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10316756 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 9 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. She operates during term time only, from 7.30am until 5pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a craft activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector looked at written references from parents and took account of their comments.

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Inspection activities

29 February 2024 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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29 February 2024 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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