Childminder EY536545

Inspection date 19 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 has effective partnerships with parents. Written feedback from parents is very positive. They comment on the good relationships the childminder has developed with their children and how happy their children are to attend her provision. n The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills well. She provides a running commentary about what children are doing and introduces new vocabulary. The childminder responds well to the babbles and gestures of babies. n The childminder builds good relationships with children prior to them starting with her. She takes time to ensure settling-in sessions are tailored to children's individual needs. Children are settled and secure in her care. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings children attend. She is proactive in sharing information and working together to promote children's learning and development.

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides an inclusive environment and is sensitive to the individual needs of children. She makes good use of the local community to help children to learn about and value the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always consistently use information gained from her assessments of children's learning to precisely identify the skills they need to learn next. n The childminder's reflection on her practice is not precise enough to help identify how to raise her provision to the highest 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 extend the already good assessment systems and identify even more precisely what children need to learn next n develop the use of self-evaluation further to identify ways to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding. She ensures that her knowledge and understanding is up to date and in line with current guidelines and legislation. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder supervises children well. She completes regular checks in all areas of her setting for any hazards and takes effective action to minimise these. Children take part in regular fire drills so that they are aware of how to respond in an emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder understands that children learn through play and by following their interests. Overall, she plans activities based on a good understanding of children's interests, abilities and needs. Babies and toddlers enjoy exploring a range of textures. They play with the objects in a sensory basket, feeling and looking at each one in turn with interest. The childminder models how to use resources as she plays alongside them. Children investigate how things fit together and discover what happens if they shake, fill or empty containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles well. She works closely with parents to meet children's dietary needs. Children enjoy nutritious food and have lots of opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Babies have ample space to exercise and develop their coordination. They use equipment to strengthen the muscles in their legs for walking and develop balance as they pull themselves up to stand and stretch to retrieve toys. The childminder ensures young children rest and sleep when they need to and she gives them frequent cuddles when required throughout the day. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children's behaviour. She uses gentle reminders to help them understand what is expected of them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, enthusiastic learners. Their achievements are well within or above the typical levels for their ages. Children are inquisitive learners and demonstrate curiosity in finding out how things work. They enjoy investigating technology toys, eagerly anticipating the sounds they make when they press different buttons. Early literacy skills are emerging and children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and join in with the actions to songs. Their early mathematical skills develop as the childminder incorporates counting, shape and size into everyday routines and activities. Children acquire the key skills they need for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536545 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10077167 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

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

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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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