Childminder in Nottingham

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 is kind and caring. She offers a wide range of experiences and activities that ignites children's curiosity and engages them in learning. She offers praise and support to help children learn to be kind to each other. The childminder makes observations on children's development, and monitors the progress they make. She shares this progress daily with parents. The childminder is a good role model for the children in her care. She offers praise and support to help children learn to be kind to each other.

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The provision is good

Children show increasing confidence as they play. The childminder provides activities and resources that help children to develop their physical skills. Children practice their hand-eye coordination as they scoop up sand and fill plastic cones to make ice creams. They learn how to safely climb the steps on the climbing frame, and use their imagination as they pretend they are boarding a plane to go on holiday. The childminder responds to this interest, encouraging children to notice numbers on the tickets she has made for the journey. The childminder considers the needs of younger children, adapting her activities to better suit their needs. Children sit, captivated as they listen to a story. The childminder helps to build children's communication skills as she asks relevant questions about the story, valuing and celebrating children's efforts when they respond.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has planned a curriculum to support children to develop the skills they need as they move on to school. She encourages children to be independent in their learning. For example, children practise putting their coats and shoes on before going outside. However at times, the childminder is not clear what it is she wants children to learn from the activities she provides as part of the curriculum. n The childminder works collaboratively with parents to ensure that children make the progress they require to succeed. Parents say that the childminder helps children thrive in her safe and secure home and to help children to make good progress in their development. Parents know what their children are learning, as daily feedback is shared both face to face and online. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children respond well to her gentle direction. They share the toys with each other saying thank

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you and replying with 'you're welcome.' The childminder supports children well as they build positive attitudes to learning. Children are inquisitive during play and have good levels of engagement throughout. n Children develop close relationships with the childminder. Younger children climb onto the childminder's lap for cuddles and reassurance. Children are given continuous praise and encouragement That helps their well-being and

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2 July 2024 enjoyment whilst they play. n The childminder helps children as they prepare to start school. She discusses each individual child's transitions with parents and teachers at the school. The childminder provides visits to the school during assemblies so that children become familiar with their environment, which helps them to settle well when they start the next stage of their education. n The childminder offers additional experiences to help children build on their existing knowledge. For example, regular trips to the library help children to develop a love for reading. Weekly toddler group activities ensure that children gain regular interactions with other children from the local community and builds social skills. n The childminder ensures that she teaches children how to keep themselves fit and healthy. She provides nutritious, home cooked meals and snacks that children enjoy. She provides multiple opportunities for children to develop their

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large muscle skills through physical activities. The childminder considers the importance of ensuring children learn about oral health. She integrates this into her everyday activities, providing books and resources that help children understand the importance of keeping themselves healthy. n Children are supported to keep themselves safe in the childminders home. Regular, daily risk assessments ensure that hazards are minimised so that children can enjoy their play environment. Children are taught to keep themselves safe during outings they learn skills such as road safety as they explore that local 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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should:

n develop a better understanding of what it is intended children will learn from the activities provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469612 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10337174 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 9 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Nottingham. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8am-3pm on Fridays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the premises. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n Children spoke communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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