Childminder EY484616

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

Children thoroughly enjoy the company of this warm, kind and sensitive childminder and her co-childminder. The childminder helps children to happily settle in their new surroundings and builds their confidence in order for them to feel safe and secure as they play and learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her co-minder provide comfortable and inviting environments throughout the house, which children freely explore. Children are motivated to learn. They are curious and investigate the toys available in a variety of different ways. Children are independent and have opportunities to make their own decisions about what they would like to play with.

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The provision is good

Children develop their language skills as they sing rhymes and read stories. The childminder focuses on children's language, providing a large selection of books and opportunities for the children to take part in action rhymes. The childminder encourages younger children to develop their vocabulary. For example, she consistently names objects and gives them time to repeat words back to her.

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The provision is good

Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations and behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow simple instructions, such as helping to tidy up after playing with toys. Children benefit from the childminder's consistent guidance, which supports them to be kind, share and take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a progressive and interesting curriculum for the children. She organises children's learning so that they consistently build on what they already know and can do. For example, she focuses on younger children learning to regulate their emotions and older children being able to name and describe how they are feeling. The childminder focuses on children's personal, social and emotional development so that they have strong foundations for future learning. However, during adult-led activities, she sometimes tries to cover too many aspects of children's learning at one time, leading to the intent for learning not being clear or developed. n Children enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder. They sit together as they read stories about the changing seasons. The childminder maintains children's interest well. For example, she encourages children to listen to each other as they share their own thoughts and knowledge. She uses stories

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need to do better?

to encourage children to recall past events, such as walks in local parks. n Children participate in enjoyable activities that support their learning. They develop their creative skills and their physical development. For example, the childminder supports their small muscle development. She encourages them to

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need to do better?

9 September 2025 use stickers to decorate pots. Children pinch their thumb and fingers together to peel the backs off the stickers and press them onto the pots to make patterns. n The childminder continuously talks to children, which has resulted in her forming secure relationships with them. She listens attentively to children and is interested in what they have to say. The childminder regularly models new words to them to support their communication and language skills. n The childminder interacts well with children and generally supports them to extend their thinking. However, on occasion, she asks questions and answers them for children and does not consistently encourage children to try to find solutions to problems independently. n Parents and carers think highly of the childminder and her co-childminder and praise their welcoming, flexible childcare service. They state that communication is good and that they feel supported in extending their children's learning.

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need to do better?

n Children respond well to the consistent boundaries for behaviour. They listen to the childminder's gentle reminders and learn to be kind and thoughtful towards others. For example, children are reminded to wait for their turn to play with toys. The childminder talks to children about sharing and giving toys to their friends when they have finished playing with them. n The childminder works well with her co-childminder. They review their work and ensure that all records are in place and that their policies and procedures support them in ensuring children's safety and welfare. The childminder completes training to help her to expand her knowledge and continue to develop her practice.

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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 EY484616 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10412442 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 11 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides places for children in receipt of government funding. She works with a co-minder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the home. 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 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, the suitability of the childminder and other household members and a sample of

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Inspection activities

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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