Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to her practice. She has addressed all actions and recommendations to improve outcomes for children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. Children enjoy the activities she plans and prepares for them. They spend extended periods playing and exploring. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has formed good relationships with parents. She provides lots of information about her setting and the early years foundation stage before children start. This helps parents make informed decisions and to understand the childminder's expectations from the start. The childminder shares information regularly about children's development and how this can be continued at home. Parents comment that their children are achieving well with the childminder. n Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported.

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The provision is good

The childminder can speak several languages and ensures that children hear their own language when they first start. For example, through music and stories. Children settle with ease and develop their confidence quickly. n The childminder supports children's health by discussing healthy meals and snacks with them and teaching them good personal hygiene practices, such as washing hands before mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although, the childminder gathers information from parents about what children know and can do, she does not use this as effectively as she could to enhance children's development from the start and help them to make rapid progress.

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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 use information gathered from parents at the start about what children know and can do, to tailor care and learning even more precisely and help children make rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities with the assistant and evaluated these with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder, the assistant and people living in the household. n The inspector observed children during play, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role and improving outcomes for children. She has worked hard to ensure all previous actions are addressed. For example, effective recruitment procedures are securely in place. The childminder completes a thorough induction with new assistants and ensures all checks have been completed before they start. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. Children's safety and welfare is prioritised. The childminder is a reflective practitioner and effectively evaluates her setting alongside parents, children and her assistant. After discussions with parents the childminder introduced social media as a way of communicating with parents more effectively. Furthermore, she attended training on how to use social media safely to reduce potential risks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant work effectively together to support and extend children's learning and development. They plan activities and experiences that are based on children's interests and promote their next steps in learning. The childminder uses good teaching strategies to support children to make good progress in their learning. She effectively introduces opportunities for children to gain early mathematical and literacy skills during their play. Older children enjoy using the computer to practice their counting. They join in with action songs and laugh as they try and count faster and faster with the song. The childminder and assistant bring stories to life. Children sit and listen with excitement, joining in with the repeated phrases. They have many opportunities to develop their imaginative play as they take the story outside and look for the imaginary bear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes a very inclusive environment. Children show a strong sense of identity. They recognise themselves in photographs displayed on the childminder's wall. Posters displaying words in children's home language are displayed on walls and the childminder finds out all about children's home traditions and customs from the start. This helps children to feel valued and boosts their self-esteem. The childminder and her assistant are good role models, demonstrating good manners, and supporting children to learn social skills, such as sharing and waiting their turn. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to play and are developing important skills in readiness for their future learning. They are independent and excitedly investigate their surroundings, choosing toys to support their play. Young toddlers explore a basket full of different natural objects. They play for significant amounts of time as they discover, and problem solve what the different objects can do. Children develop their large-muscle skills in the childminder's spacious garden. They enjoy riding bicycles, playing on scooters and running around freely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468235 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10077326 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 10 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Netherfield, Nottingham. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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