Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 16 August 2018 Previous inspection date 23 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder makes good use of the community to enhance children's understanding of the world around them. For example, children explore the local nature reserves, parks and shops. This supports them to be more confident around others. n The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills. She increases the range of new words she uses to broaden their vocabulary. n Children are happy, confident and secure in this homely, caring and welcoming environment. Children settle well and develop strong bonds with the childminder. n The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children. This helps to keep children safe. n The childminder has developed very good relationships with parents and they exchange regular information with each other. Parents express how impressed they are with their child's development and are extremely complimentary about the service she provides.

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The provision is good

n The childminder monitors the educational programmes and progress of children effectively to make sure there are no gaps in learning. She has created detailed records of children's experiences to share with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always provide babies with resources that help them explore using their senses to develop their curiosity.

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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

n provide babies with more access to sensory resources to help them develop their curiosity and exploration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands a range of safeguarding matters. She recognises the importance of responding promptly to make a referral if a serious concern arises. The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date. For example, she attends training, particularly with regard to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. The childminder has kept up to date with all required training, such as paediatric first aid, which ensures children's safety in the event of an accident. The childminder continually reviews her service. She seeks and values the opinions of parents and children to constantly improve outcomes for children. The childminder talks daily to parents about what their children have been learning. In addition, she provides them with guidance on how they can continue to support their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects detailed information from parents about what their children can do when they first join. This helps to inform children's starting points. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development and uses this information well to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder knows children well and has a good understanding of their interests and current stages of development. She takes children to a playgroup so they can enjoy craft activities and have the opportunity to meet other children and build friendships. Older children develop their small physical skills as they roll, pat and squash play dough into different shapes. They use paint with different sized brushes to make marks on paper, promoting the physical skills necessary for early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children follow the setting's routines with ease and show that they feel safe and secure. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She gives them clear, consistent rules and boundaries which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. The childminder uses praise and encouragement well to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. The children eat a balanced range of healthy meals and snacks. They have many opportunities for physical play. This contributes to children's understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children to understand safe practices. Babies confidently crawl around the room freely, with appropriate safety gates to help keep them in a safe environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They make good progress from their starting points. Children build skills that prepare them well for their next stages in development. For example, young children learn to feed themselves and show a good understanding of behavioural expectations. Babies are supported in their physical development as they have space to roll and crawl. Young children are encouraged to count as they sing familiar songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469644 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065350 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hucknall. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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