Childminder EY421369

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are welcomed with genuine warmth by the kind and nurturing childminder. They arrive happy, smiling and eager to engage, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging and emotional security. The childminder builds exceptionally positive and trusting relationships with all children, which provide a secure foundation from which they confidently explore, investigate and engage with their learning. Children's individual needs and interests are at the heart of a carefully planned curriculum that promotes curiosity, independence and a love of learning. From the moment the children arrive, they display consistently positive attitudes to learning. During a play dough activity, for instance, children made birthday cakes, counting and matching candles to numerals. They recalled past celebrations, shared their own experiences and sang together. They are highly motivated and demonstrate sustained concentration during purposeful play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They understand the clear and consistent boundaries set by the childminder and respond positively to gentle reminders and praise. The childminder is a calm, consistent role model who skilfully supports children to develop social awareness, empathy and respectful relationships. For example, during role play with dolls, children talked about sleeping safely, caring for babies, brushing teeth, reinforcing 'kind hands' and empathy. When minor conflicts arise, children are gently encouraged to talk through their feelings and reach solutions together. Over time, they develop a clear understanding of how their actions affect others and begin to manage disagreements with increasing independence.

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n The childminder carefully considers children's interests and next steps in learning from her assessments when children start. She demonstrates a deep understanding of child development and early education. She has designed a curriculum that is skilfully sequenced and embedded in daily practice. All children make consistent and rapid progress across all areas of learning. Children reach their fullest potential. n The quality of teaching is exemplary. The childminder continually monitors the way children interact and engage while she skilfully adapts her teaching to accommodate their learning styles, interests and needs. n The childminder places a strong focus on fostering children's independence, resilience and self-confidence. She skilfully models routines such as handwashing and tidying up, supporting children to take responsibility for their environment and care. As a result, children take great pride in what they can do for

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themselves and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership over their learning. n The childminder cleverly threads support for children's mathematics skills

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31 July 2025 through activities and their play. Young children learn about 'half' and 'whole' as they peel and cut bananas at snack time. They count, with the childminder's support, to make sure they touch and count each candle on the pretend cake. She encourages them to take time to notice and think, such as to feel how heavy the container of sand is. As children explore with funnels, the childminder encourages them to compare the sizes, and they say, 'Large is another word for big.' n Children benefit from rich, real-life experiences that develop cultural understanding and a sense of community. From library visits to forest school sessions and food bank donations, children learn to care for others and celebrate differences. Children talk about the friendships they have made with residents at the nearby day care centre. They develop a deep understanding of the world around them. n Outdoor learning opportunities are varied and meaningful. Children confidently

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locate their own shoes and get ready to play outside independently. They immerse themselves in imaginative activities, such as mixing 'potions' in the mud kitchen and experimenting with natural scents. Throughout, the childminder offers a running commentary that enriches vocabulary and encourages critical thinking, nurturing the children's curiosity and creativity. n The ambitious childminder is passionate about her work and is highly reflective, constantly evaluating the effectiveness of her provision. She has a considerable amount of experience and continues to undertake training and professional research. The childminder uses new knowledge in a purposeful way to enhance what she provides for the children. For example, she has used ideas from communication-focused training to provide more interactive storytelling and book sharing. She engages children in stories, asking questions and encouraging them to predict or retell parts of the story to develop listening and speaking

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skills. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents value the childminder's detailed communication regarding their children's next steps in learning and daily updates on their activities and achievements. The childminder supports parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421369 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10399894 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 19 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Hucknall area of Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. She provides places for children who are in receipt of early education funding.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the vision and aims for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. 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 children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their written 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

31 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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