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 creates a warm homely environment, where children are relaxed and happy. Young children are very settled in her care and show that they feel safe. For example, they happily have their nappies changed and settle quickly for their nap. Young children show they have a good attachment to the childminder as they engage her in their play.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated to explore the well-planned environment. The childminder provides children with interesting resources, attractively presented on the floor so that toddlers can easily access them. This enables children to make their own choices and select toys independently.

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The provision is good

The childminder links activities to children's interests, which inspires them to explore and have a go at new learning. Children are keen to learn and show positive attitudes to the challenging learning activities presented to them. Young children develop their dexterity and coordination well, using mark-making tools and their own fingers in paint. They enjoy exploring different textures as the childminder gradually supports them to explore new learning and unfamiliar activities. The calm nature of the childminder's interactions with children promotes their learning and well-being. She calmly talks to them about regulating their feelings and instils expectations of good behaviour.

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n The childminder has an appropriate curriculum in place, which is sequenced to build on what children already know and can do. The childminder understands how children learn. She plans a range of exciting activities to spark their interest. While acknowledging children's interests and choices, the childminder is proactive in encouraging them to explore new play activities independently. n The childminder knows children well. She accurately assesses their ongoing development and provides a variety of learning experiences that children enjoy. For example, young children concentrate as they stack cups on top of each other and succeed in getting them in the right order without help from the childminder. The childminder motivates children to explore their own interests by expressing delight when they do well. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's communication and language development. She models language for children to

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hear so that she can introduce new words. Children enjoy accessing books and listening to the childminder sing familiar nursery rhymes. However, the childminder does not always maximise every opportunity for young children to use the vocabulary they know and new words she has introduced. n The childminder supports children to become independent. For example, they

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10 September 2024 practise washing their hands and cooperate well with care routines, such as nappy changing. The childminder continually interacts with children in a calm, positive and soothing way. She uses praise to encourage toddlers to feed themselves with finger foods at snack time and learn to use a spoon at mealtimes. n Children have the opportunity to develop their physical skills. For example, toddlers develop their small muscles as they dab paint onto paper to create their own pictures. They enjoy being physically active outside and learn to manage a step with support. Young children enjoy blowing bubbles and watch as they float up into the sky. n Parents praise the childminder and the homely environment she has created for the children. They say that the childminder's dedication to each child goes above and beyond what they expected. They say she is very understanding of children's different needs and their children have formed positive attachments to

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her. They are kept well informed of their children's learning and care needs. They appreciate the childminder's extensive experience and value her advice and support. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She is well organised and ensures her mandatory training remains up to date. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders, who she meets to encourage children's social skills. She reviews her practice and values the views of parents and children to help identify areas for improvement.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to use new vocabulary to enhance their emerging language skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254812 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10362611 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 7 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Nottingham. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. 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 took account of the written views of parents. The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and 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,

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the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and a sample of policies.

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10 September 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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10 September 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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