Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 22 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 Children share trusting and positive relationships with the friendly childminder. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. For example, they laugh and giggle as they play, illustrating their enjoyment and emotional security. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder speaks with them every day and shares information about the activities children have enjoyed. n The childminder has a kind, calm manner and she helps children feel welcomed and valued in her care. Children settle easily and are safe and happy with the childminder. n The childminder's high expectations for behaviour help children to develop positive attitudes towards others. Children use good manners. n Children achieve expected milestones in their development. The childminder carefully and effectively observes, tracks and plans activities to support children's next steps in learning. Children are well supported and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not gain as much detailed information as possible from parents about their children's development when they first start, to support her initial assessments and planning of activities. n Although the childminder regular evaluates her provision, she does not use all opportunities to seek the views of parents and involve them in the self-evaluation process, to help raise standards to the highest possible 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 gather more detailed information from parents about their children's starting points to inform the initial assessment and planning of activities n explore ways to seek the views of parents and involve them in the self-evaluation process, to help raise standards to the highest possible 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 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 spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of safeguarding issues and her role to protect children's welfare. She regularly attends child protection training and has a secure understanding about how to report any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She continually risk assesses her home. The childminder recognises what presents a potential hazard to children and swiftly takes action to remove or minimise risks. She has good partnerships with other professionals, such as holding regular discussions with teachers at the school which helps to complement children's learning further. Parents are complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They comment that their children are very happy and enjoy their time at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands children's individual ways of learning and helps them gain confidence and become active learners. For example, younger children are keen to practise their scissor control as they snip the play dough. Older children concentrate well as they make models with the play dough and add other materials to make faces. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous play to introduce mathematical ideas and language, such as making a game using a dice and a picture of a pumpkin to help children with their mathematical development. This also helps them with their social skills as they have to wait for their turn. The childminder has high expectations of children and provides sufficient challenge to extend their learning beyond current capabilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor play activities and learning experiences. She encourages children to take responsibility in managing their own self-care needs and extends their independence well. Children wash their hands with no prompting and know their routines, such as tidying-up toys. The childminder builds on children's confidence and self-esteem, for example, through praise and encouragement. Children learn about the wider world and develop a positive, respectful and inclusive attitude towards others. They learn to be kind and sociable. The childminder provides children with healthy nutritious meals and snacks and encourages them to follow good hygiene routines. They have regular opportunities to exercise and play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good sense of interest and motivation in learning to help them with their move on to school. The childminder actively encourages children's communication skills and enjoyment of stories and rhymes. Older children use their phonics to begin to read and the younger children notice the pictures and talk about them. All children enjoy joining in the singing of rhymes and songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500451 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10059848 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 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30 until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She offers 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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