Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 5 November 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment where children have free access to an exceptional range of age-appropriate resources. Children confidently explore and learn to make independent choices about their play. n The childminder is keen to develop her service. She acts on advice and is constantly looking for training opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is warm and attentive, which helps children to feel secure. She genuinely enjoys playing with children and effectively role models how to explore and play with equipment. n Partnerships with parents are successful. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and progress. She works effectively with them to meet children's needs and ensure children benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning. n Children behave well and develop good manners. They learn to share, demonstrate

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The provision is good

kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder carefully observes and assesses children's development, she does not always use this information as well as possible to target teaching precisely and help children to make rapid progress. n In her eagerness for children to learn, the childminder sometimes asks questions without giving the children sufficient time to think, process their thoughts and respond.

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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 make better use of information gained from observation and assessment of children's learning to target teaching more precisely and help children make the best possible progress n enhance teaching skills further to give children more time to think through their ideas, work things out and respond to questions with greater success.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and is clear on her role and responsibility to keep children safe. Children benefit from the safely maintained environment. The childminder frequently reviews policies and risk assessments. This helps to minimise hazards to children and ensure the smooth running of the setting. The childminder is reflective of her practice. She has an ambitious vision and consistently reviews the quality of her provision. Good account is taken of the views of parents and children. The childminder has completed a wide range of online training and listens to regular webinars. This extends her knowledge of best practice and helps her to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. She provides a broad range of learning experiences based on their interests and general learning needs. For example, children show high levels of engagement as they explore water beads, use different tools and make marks on paper. They start to play imaginatively as they access small-world resources and join in role-play activities. The childminder fosters children's love of books. She regularly takes children to visit the library, and provides books linked to children's current interests. Children begin to learn about the wider world. They enjoy lots of outings on the local tram and learn about the celebrations of various faiths and cultures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a calm and friendly home environment for children. She takes time to talk to parents and get to know their children. She collects appropriate information about children before they start and helps them to manage the move from home into her care with confidence. Children settle well and develop strong attachments. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to be independent. They attend to their own personal needs, such as using the toilet, and understand the importance of washing their hands afterwards. The childminder uses praise and encouragement well, which builds children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle is successfully promoted. Regular outdoor play activities in the garden or at the park provide fresh air and exercise and help support children's good physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They are increasingly independent and demonstrate a good understanding of routines and expectations regarding behaviour. Children benefit greatly from having access to a well-resourced, stimulating learning environment. They are well motivated and eager to have a go and try new experiences. Children develop good self-esteem. They display a positive attitude to their learning and are happy, chatty children who use their language skills to communicate with their friends and the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538855 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10079145 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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