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 is extremely passionate and dedicated to the children she cares for. She creates a welcoming home. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is a good role model who treats children in a respectful manner. This helps children feel valued. As such, children behave very well and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of activities to promote children's physical skills. Children thread string through holes and use tools to manipulate dough with increasing skill as they strengthen their hands in preparation for early writing. The childminder knows the children well and plans activities to build on what children can do. For example, she helps children gain confidence using a balance bicycle before progressing to using a bicycle with pedals when children are developmentally ready.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children's capabilities and encourages them to be independent. For example, when children arrive, they take off their shoes and place them on the shoe rack. They know where to get them when they go out into the garden to play. The childminder allows children to try things for themselves, such as the zips on their coats. She only helps when she can see children are getting frustrated, then starts the zip so that they can complete the task. The childminder gives children praise for trying hard. This helps encourage children to persevere. Children gain a sense of belonging and support in readiness for the next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works in collaboration with parents. She gathers a range of information during initial visits to help her plan for the children's learning from the outset. Parents say that they are well informed about their child's day and the progress they are making. Written feedback from parents particularly focuses on the 'home-from-home' environment that is provided to all children. n Children are supported to manage their personal care routines, such as using the potty and toilet. They are taught the importance of washing hands before eating and understand why good hygiene, such as brushing their teeth, is important. The childminder shares information with parents regarding oral hygiene, including current guidance on the impact of bottles and dummies on children's teeth. n The childminder provides children with freshly prepared healthy snacks and meals. Good attention is paid to meeting children's individual dietary

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need to do better?

requirements and preferences. The childminder instils good table manners. Children sit at the table to eat and learn to use cutlery. The childminder is aware

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need to do better?

20 August 2024 of the need to supervise children closely as they eat to ensure that they chew their food and are not at risk of choking. n Generally, the childminder supports children's communication skills well. For example, she repeats keywords clearly to help children's speech. However, the childminder does not always introduce new and varied words during children's play or build new single words into sentences. This means that children do not consistently benefit from hearing a broad and rich vocabulary to extend their language skills further. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of children's development. She completes regular assessments to track children's progress. The childminder uses this information to plan activities and experiences to promote children's next steps in learning. However, during some activities, the childminder does not effectively adapt her teaching so that children can learn

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what was intended. For example, when the childminder intends for children to build on their counting skills through stories and rhymes her interactions do not promote this. n Children enjoy a variety of outings with the childminder, such as visits to the local park and library. Children and the childminder attend groups with other childminders, where children learn to play with different children and adults. These positive experiences encourage children to build confidence in social situations and enhance their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder is passionate about delivering high-quality care and education for children. She attends additional training to enhance her knowledge and skills. The childminder receives valuable support from a local childminding network to keep her knowledge current. Additionally, she has developed effective links with local schools to support children's smooth transition.

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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 strengthen support for children to learn new vocabulary and develop their language skills further n adapt teaching during activities to focus on the intent to help build on children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259384 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10339644 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 6 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation. n Feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

20 August 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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20 August 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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