Childminder EY498269

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 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 how children learn and develop. She skilfully follows children's lead to support them to build on their interests and ideas. Children become engrossed in their play and concentrate for extended periods. They are motivated learners, who make good progress.  Children have free access to a wide range of well-presented play materials that helps them to participate in purposeful play and supports all areas of their learning.  Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to the children about her expectations for behaviour and why they are important.  The childminder helps promote children's personal care skills well. Children access the toilet independently and know to wash their hands when required. This supports children in developing their skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder reflects on her provision, engaging parents and children to help make

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This provision is good

improvements. Parents are very positive about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use what she knows about children's learning needs to focus precisely on ways to help them achieve at the very highest levels.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's problem-solving skills during play.

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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

 focus more precisely on what individual children need to know and learn next, to sharply target specific areas of development and help children to make the best possible progress  make the best use of opportunities during activities to support children's problem- solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows whom to contact should she have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. She undertakes regular checks of the environment and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder works in partnership with parents and provides a consistent and continuous approach to children's learning and care. The childminder has a strong desire to strengthen her teaching skills further. She engages in training and meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's progress. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. For example, she encourages the children to count the beakers as they stack them. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. Children are very imaginative and excitedly introduce narratives into their play. For example, they carefully put the different play people onto the pirate ship. The childminder skilfully plays alongside them, making suggestions and modelling role play. She encourages children to draw and write to develop their mark-making skills. Children are inquisitive and excitedly use the role-play area to make tea and toast for each other. The childminder carefully observes children at play to monitor their progress. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to confidently make choices about their play, which supports their independence. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners, and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings to local parks and groups. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making very good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a good relationship with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at toddler groups. They show good levels of curiosity and are motivated as they explore the activities and toys on offer. The childminder carefully repeats new vocabulary for children who speak English as an additional language. Children show an interest in numbers and are beginning to confidently count as they play. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498269 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1044871 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 6 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 2016 and lives in Clifton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, 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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