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 calm and caring in her approach and has wonderful relationships with the children. Young children want to be with her and share their play experiences. For example, when they get excited about a cause-and-effect toy, they look to the childminder in delight with big smiles and invite her to press the buttons. The childminder prioritises children's emotional well-being. She spends time ensuring that settling-in procedures are purposeful in supporting parents and children to settle quickly. She takes the time to get to know children and families through questionnaires and finding out about their home routines. This contributes to children settling with ease. Young children demonstrate that they feel safe and happy in her company.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's meaningful curriculum, which focuses on their developmental stages and next steps in learning. For example, the childminder plans weekly trips to local parks and a soft-play centre to help younger children further develop their physical skills and coordination. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs, picking up on their nonverbal cues quickly. When babies become a little unsettled, she scoops them up for cuddles and reassurance before preparing their snack. Children soon feel at ease as they recognise that their needs will be met quickly and sensitively. Children engage well with routines and activities and make good progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and committed to her professional development. She seeks out opportunities to network with other childminders and early years professionals. She uses her experience well to provide consistently good-quality, inclusive care and education for all children. n Children are supported by the childminder to understand the world around them. They visit local parks, shops and groups that help children learn about the local community and the wider world. Furthermore, the childminder plans activities and experiences to help children to understand different cultures and religions. n Parents speak highly about the childminder. They comment that their children love attending and especially enjoy outings in the local community. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and seeks the views of parents regularly. n The childminder shows dedication and passion for the care she provides for

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need to do better?

children. She reflects on her service well. For example, she has improved how she uses observations and knowledge of children to inform the next steps in planning for individual children. This has strengthened her practice further and aids her in planning even more purposeful activities for children. n The childminder carefully considers and plans how best to support children who

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need to do better?

18 November 2024 attend more than one early years setting. She endeavours to foster good links with teachers and staff to help children transition to new settings. However, the childminder does not always share regular information to help ensure that children receive consistent support in their learning and development. n The childminder supports children's good health. She plans daily trips to ensure that children have fresh air and exercise. Children eat a range of healthy foods and snacks that contribute to their health and well-being. Furthermore, the childminder encourages good hygiene routines from a young age. Babies are helped to wash their hands with warm water and a flannel before mealtimes. n Children develop a love of books. The childminder places age-appropriate and interesting books in reach of even the youngest children. Babies crawl over to grab their favourite book and take it to the childminder to read. They spend time

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need to do better?

touching the different materials and turning the pages. These quality interactions between the childminder and babies help to build feelings of belonging and promote children's listening and attention skills to a good level. n Overall, the childminder carefully thinks about her curriculum and builds this around her knowledge and rich experience in childcare. She ensures that it is ambitious and helps children to develop the skills needed for future learning. However, there are times when the childminder's curriculum is too broad and does not focus precisely enough on the smaller steps needed to embed children's new learning.

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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 partnerships with other settings children attend to enable regular information sharing regarding children's learning and development n enhance the curriculum to focus on the sequencing of skills needed for each area of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435986 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10363867 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 12 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides government funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed interactions and activity plans with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

18 November 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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Inspection activities

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