Childminder 2757165

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a calm and nurturing environment. Children demonstrate that they feel secure in the childminder's home, forming close attachments with her. They enjoy cuddles with her and look to her for support or reassurance. The childminder gets to know children very well. When children first start, she gathers information about their care routines and learning. This enables her to adapt her environment and ensure that children's needs are met when they first join.

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The provision is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to improve how she supports children's learning. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home and show high levels of engagement in the activities that she provides. The childminder joins in children's play and builds on their learning. As children explore an activity with bricks, diggers, scoops and sand, the childminder encourages children to think about position, size and number. Children concentrate as they use a variety of tools in the sand, supporting their fine motor skills. The childminder teaches children about the range of different vehicles and explains what these vehicles are used for. Children build lovely friendships and play harmoniously together. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to each other. The childminder is an excellent role model and thanks the children when they share with their friends.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has strengthened her understanding of how to support children's learning effectively. She engages with the local authority and evaluates her practice regularly. The childminder has designed a curriculum that is ambitious and helps children gain the skills and knowledge they need to become ready for their eventual move to school. n The childminder completes ongoing observations of children's learning. She monitors the progress that children make in their learning and uses this information to swiftly identify and address any gaps in children's development. She plans activities that follow children's current interests to support their next steps in learning and help them to make good progress. n The childminder narrates children's play, discussing what they are doing and introduces new vocabulary to extend their communication and language skills. For example, as children explore sensory play, the childminder introduces words,

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need to do better?

such as 'stretch' and 'squash'. However, at times, the childminder asks a lot of questions without giving children sufficient time to think and respond using their communication skills before she moves on to another question. n The childminder extends children's mathematical learning effectively. She makes good use of opportunities to extend their counting skills as they play. For example, the childminder asks children what number comes next as they count

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11 July 2025 and talk about 'one more' and 'one less' to support children's good progress in their mathematical development. n The childminder models good hygiene routines, such as washing her hands after changing nappies. Children eagerly practise hygiene routines, becoming more independent as they grow. For example, the childminder supports young children to wash their hands after having their nappy changed to support their understanding of hygienic practices. Older children independently turn taps on, wash their hands with soap and dry them before sitting down for meals. n The childminder supports children to learn and follow rules in her home. She sets clear boundaries so that children know what she expects of them. For example, she asks children to help tidy away toys that they have finished playing with. Older children take their shoes off when they come inside to play, showing they understand the rules and boundaries in place. Children behave very well

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and show respect for each other and the childminder. n Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides. They value the regular communication about their child's learning and development, which supports them to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder shares ideas and offers advice on a range of topics, such as toilet training, to promote a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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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 provide children with enough time to respond to questions and comments during play and discussions to extend their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2757165 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10381304 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 13 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder providers funded care and early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 July 2025 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

11 July 2025 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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