Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 places a strong focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children and babies are happy and settle quickly into the care of the childminder. There are warm and secure attachments between the childminder and the babies and children. n Children's health is promoted well. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills outside in the fresh air. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She involves them straight away in assessing where their children are in their development from when they first start. The childminder keeps parents updated about their child's progress and provides ideas to help them to continue to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder makes good use of her observations of children's play and learning. She quickly recognises any gaps in their learning and takes swift action to narrow the

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The provision is good

gaps so that the children make consistently good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion the childminder is over enthusiastic in her teaching and does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions. n Although the childminder engages well with older children during the walk to and from school, she does not make the most of these opportunities to involve and support the younger children's learning.

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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 make the most of the opportunities to involve and support younger children's learning and development so that they make the best possible progress.

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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 and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity together. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspection was carried out as a result of the risk assessment process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about what procedures she must follow should she have a safety or welfare concern about a child in her care. She completes good risk assessments to ensure her home and garden are safe and secure. Furthermore, she ensures children are safe on outings and supervises children closely. She helps children to learn about road safety and how to keep safe when they walk to and from school. The childminder reflects well on the service she provides and values the contribution the parents make. She has a positive attitude to her own professional development and to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder completes regular training to improve her knowledge and practice to support children further in their play and learning. All the required records are maintained accurately. These include a register of children's attendance and ratios are also maintained effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a welcoming and interesting environment for children and babies to play, explore and learn generally. She interacts with babies in a warm, nurturing and purposeful way. The childminder supports babies and young children to explore the environment in the back garden. Babies crawl and are curious. Toddlers enjoy building with bricks and learn to count and name the coloured bricks confidently. The childminder repeats words and sounds clearly to help to support the babies and children's communication and language development. Older children engage in lengthy conversations about what they have been doing at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides meals that are healthy and nutritious. She helps children to learn and understand about what foods are healthy for them. The childminder carefully explains how carrots and runner beans support their health. Children are keen to try the food and generally eat well. Meal times are a social occasion. Babies and children are regularly taken to local activity play sessions. They are offered good opportunities to play with children who are of a similar age to support their social skills. Children behave well. They are familiar with what is expected of them. The childminder praises children on their achievements to raise their self-esteem and confidence. Their emotional well-being is supported effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the necessary skills needed for the next stage of their learning and for their eventual move on to school. They are curious and active learners. Children make choices in their own play. They enjoy making marks on paper using different resources, such as chalks and pencils. Babies develop their physical skills well. They bang wooden bricks together and attempt to pull themselves up to a standing position using push-along toys. Older children throw balls and play with hoops.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540099 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10081123

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kirkby in Ashfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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