Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 5 August 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources to support the learning and development of children. Children select and access the range of resources freely. This helps them to develop independence needed for their next stage in learning. n The childminder sensitively supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. This means children benefit from her caring attention which helps them to make good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. n The childminder's home is a safe and stimulating environment. Children's artwork is displayed, which helps to promote their sense of belonging. n The childminder is confident and relaxed in her approach. Children benefit from her positive practice, which comes from an impressive wealth of experience and ongoing training. n The childminder is reflective and evaluates the overall quality of her provision. She

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This provision is good

includes the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation process and welcomes their ideas and suggestions. n The childminder has not yet fully developed a system for tracking children's progress to help her identify any possible gaps in their learning. n The childminder does not gather enough in-depth information from parents when children first start in order to provide the highest levels of challenge from the outset.

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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 strengthen the use of assessment to demonstrate an even sharper focus on tracking children's progress n strengthen partnerships with parents and seek more in-depth information about what children can already do on entry to the setting in order to provide the highest levels of challenge from the outset.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. 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 during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder refreshes essential elements of her training, helping her to keep abreast of the most up-to-date aspects of child protection. Training is prioritised to cover areas the childminder has identified for improvement. The childminder is vigilant and supervises children closely. She effectively risk assesses the environment to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as the childminder reminds them about potential dangers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good and she understands how young children learn. She uses her experience to good effect to provide children with interesting play opportunities which ignite their curiosity. The childminder adapts activities in ways which promote children's learning. For example, during story sessions she introduces early mathematics, using pictures to help children count with her. The childminder supports children's speaking skills well. She models clear language and repeats words back when very young children are learning how to pronounce them. Children concentrate and are eager to join in. For example, the childminder introduces percussion instruments to stimulate further interest in dancing and singing. The childminder observes children's play and plans activities to promote their learning. She supports children's creative development well. For example, she follows children's interest in painting, providing them with

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed secure and trusting relationships with all children, supporting their emotional well-being. She uses daily opportunities to effectively help children to learn healthy practices and develop self-care skills, such as cutting fruit and putting on their own coat. Children have access to outdoor activities daily in the childminder's garden as well as trips out to local parks and facilities. Children know what is expected of them and behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model, demonstrating good manners, and she supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Consequently, children play together cooperatively and show increasing consideration for one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They have regular opportunities to develop their communication and mathematical skills and are encouraged to become independent learners. These important skills prepare them well for their eventual move on to school. Children develop good relationship with the childminder and learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at toddler groups. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254863 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10083029 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in New Basford, Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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