Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

This provision meets requirements

Children learn about road safety when they walk in the street with the childminder from the school to her home. For example, the childminder asks children to look both ways for cars and to identify when it is safe to cross the road. The childminder ensures that she holds children's hands and they walk on the inside of the pavement, promoting their safety. Children are supported by the childminder to share, such as when they join planned activities. For example, she asks children to take it in turns to decorate a pot and to plant seedlings.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have opportunities to be physically active. For example, the childminder lets children access open green spaces on their way back from school. This is where children show excitement when they play running games with their peers and do gymnastics. Children find out about resources in their local community when, for instance, they go with the childminder to the library to look at books. Children are able to choose what they want to play with, enabling them to follow their interests. This includes asking the childminder to do a scratch colouring activity. When children are involved in this activity, the childminder asks them what they are drawing. Children reply, 'Fireworks that are going up in the sky.' Children show pride in their achievements, showing the childminder and visitors their drawings.

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n The childminder finds out from teachers about what children are learning during their day at school. She uses this information to complement the experiences children receive. For example, when children learn about numbers and counting at school, the childminder asks children to identify certain numbers. n Children understand the childminder's routines in her home. For example, when they arrive, they place their bags in the allocated spaces, take off their shoes and put their slippers on. This contributes to children feeling safe and secure in her home. n Children have a voice in the childminder's home. They are listened to and their views and thoughts are taken into consideration by the childminder. One example of this is when children want to set up a book club. Older children read stories to younger children, helping them to develop a love of books and to form relationships. n The childminder has rules and boundaries in her home, helping children to

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understand her expectations for their behaviour. Children show an understanding of these and tell visitors that they need to talk nicely and always use manners. n The childminder encourages children to complete tasks on their own. This includes asking children to pour their own drinks and to collect meals from the

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19 April 2024 kitchen to take to the table. Children are asked to return their plates to the kitchen when they have finished. n The childminder offers children a range of healthy foods and drinks. She helps children to learn the process of healthy foods being grown and the process to the plate. For example, she provides opportunities for children to plant and grow fruits. The childminder talks to children about the healthy food choices they make. Children join in baking activities to make foods, such as pizzas, cakes and fruit kebabs. n When children play on electronic games, the childminder limits the time they spend on devices. When children access technology, the childminder sits with them to promote their safety. However, the childminder does not help children to develop an understanding of how they can identify and know what to do, if they encounter potential risks when they access the internet at home.

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n The childminder gathers feedback from parents and children to help her reflect on the experiences she offers children. She uses this information to help identify improvements for children. For example, from parent's comments about children showing an interest to build at home, the childminder purchases a marble run for children to construct. n Prior to children attending, the childminder invites parents and children to view her home. She talks to parents about children's interests, food likes and other pertinent information. The childminder uses this information to help settle children into her care. For example, she provides toys that are familiar to children and offers them meals that they like.

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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 EY499973 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10338362 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 12 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wollaton, Nottingham. She provides before- and after-school care, from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7am until 8.45am and from 3.30pm until 6pm. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She works occasionally with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 inspector completed a learning walk of the areas of the home used for minding children. n The inspector went on a walk with the childminder to collect children from school. n The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between the childminder and children. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation.

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19 April 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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19 April 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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