Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 August 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 Children are very settled with this experienced, kind and caring childminder. They develop confidence and show increasing independence as they wash their hands before eating and help to put on their own coat and shoes ready to go outdoors. n The childminder completes regular and accurate assessments of the progress children make. She successfully uses these to help her monitor and address any gaps in their development. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder shares information with nurseries and schools at key points, which helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. She understands the importance of preparing children well for the next stage in their learning and supports them to develop confidence before moving on from her care. n The childminder establishes very positive relationships with parents. They are well informed about their children's progress and activities. Parents speak highly about the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children the time they need to think and respond to questions, to help them build on their own critical-thinking skills. n The childminder has not recently targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching practice to an even higher level.

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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 enhance the use of questioning to give children more time to build on their own critical thinking and responses, to help extend their learning even further n target professional development to enhance the good teaching practice to an even higher level.

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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 outdoors, 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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains a good overview of the educational activities she provides for children, and she identifies areas for further improvement. Consequently, experiences provided reflect children's interests and stage of development. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents updated with the progress their children make. Daily conversations help her identify parents' views on the quality of her service and ways she can improve further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She holds up-to-date information about her Local Safeguarding Children Board and knows to share any concerns she may have about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the ways young children learn. She incorporates their interests and preferences into her planning. For example, she provides plenty of challenging activities in the garden that help to motivate children who prefer to learn outdoors. Children enjoy planting and growing vegetables, enthusiastically join in bug hunts and appreciate stories in the sunshine. Children develop good physical skills and coordination. They delight in joining in a variety of action songs and successfully use a range of tools to mould and shape dough. The childminder recognises the value of such activities in helping children to strengthen their hand muscles in preparation for learning to write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming learning environment with a good range of resources and opportunities for children to make choices about their play. This helps them to be independent and enjoy learning. Children behave well. They show care and concern for one another and learn to play cooperatively. The childminder successfully supports them to consider the feelings of others as they play. The childminder takes children on visits to local parks and places of interest. She involves children in local groups where they find out about similarities and differences between themselves and others. Frequent outdoor play enables children to practise their physical skills and adopt healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and capable learners who happily explore the rich environment, indoors and outdoors. They practise early writing skills and make marks with a variety of writing tools, such as chalk and crayons. Children's communication skills develop well. They repeat words modelled by the childminder and begin to develop a wide range of vocabulary. Children show a love of books and listen well to stories. They help to tidy toys away and learn the importance of maintaining a safe play environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254719 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10065231 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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