Childminder EY493688

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows all the children in her care exceptionally well and is sensitive to their individual needs. Children's well-being is supported effectively and they flourish, demonstrating self-confidence and a sense of self-esteem.  The childminder is a natural teacher. She is a good role model and her passion for childcare shines through. She carries out regular and precise assessments of all children's development to check that they are making good progress.  Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are a clear strength. The childminder effectively communicates and shares detailed information about children to support continuity of their care and learning. Parents express their happiness with the childminder and describe the setting as a real home-from-home environment.  The childminder weaves in lots of opportunities to talk about children's likes, dislikes, feelings and emotions. Children learn to express their own opinions and feelings and

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This provision is good

develop language to help them deal with any frustrations. Children behave well.  Children benefit from daily opportunities to get fresh air and to be physically active. The childminder has a well-resourced and spacious garden which she uses well to enhance children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a focused programme of professional development to ensure her knowledge is updated and the quality of teaching enhanced.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan an ongoing programme of professional development to keep knowledge up to date and to further raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out observations of the childminder's interactions with the children and evaluated these with her. She also discussed the childminder's self- evaluation methods.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents as expressed in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps children safe and prioritises their welfare. She has clear policies to underpin her practice. She is starting to teach children how to stay safe. For example, she talks to them about florescent stripes that cyclists wear to be seen in the dark. The childminder is committed to her role and works hard to provide good-quality childcare. She is reflective and evaluates her teaching and provision well, gaining the views of parents and children. The childminder completes required training but has not yet planned a programme of professional development that will help her to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher standard.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder is an enthusiastic storyteller, encouraging children to think, develop their spoken language skills and use their imagination. They develop a real love for books which enriches their early literacy skills. The childminder uses information from observations and assessments to plan exciting, stimulating and challenging next steps for children's learning. Children are making very good progress in their early communication and speaking skills. They are happy to play alongside visitors, confidently starting conversations and making them tea, from a range of play foods. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversation and introduces new words and phrases, which children begin to use in their play. For example, while playing doctors and nurses, children copy the words 'stethoscope' and 'thermometer'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and secure and have formed good strong attachments to the childminder. She uses settling-in periods to find out all about the children and their families. The childminder offers good support to children who are experiencing change. For example, she plans activities and experiences, such as reading books about new babies and about being a big sister or brother. She talks with them about being gentle around a baby's head and not shouting and how the baby might cry a lot. This thoughtful planning helps children to become emotionally prepared for the new arrival of a sibling. Healthy homemade meals and snacks help children to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, contented and enthusiastic as they play. They show very positive attitudes towards learning and are inquisitive. They are developing well given their starting points and are making good progress in all areas of learning. Children show great confidence and have a can-do attitude. They are developing good mathematical skills. For example, they problem solve to complete jigsaws, count the grapes on their plate and negotiate space outside. Children are developing good independence and self-care skills. They choose where and what they play with, put on their own coats and shoes and are able to wash their hands after using the toilet. They are developing the skills needed for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493688 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1029498 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wilford, Nottingham. She operates in term time only, on Monday from 7.45am until 5pm and from Tuesday to Friday from 7.45am until 4.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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