Childminder 252762

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 12 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 made improvements since her last inspection. She has updated her knowledge around safeguarding children. The childminder has changed the way she records medication and now involves parents more when children start. n Children share warm and positive relationships with the childminder. They settle very quickly when they first arrive. Children are happy and show that they feel confident, relaxed and safe in her care. n The childminder builds strong relationships with children and supports their emotional well-being effectively. She is sensitive to their needs and offers frequent praise and encouragement, helping them to gain confidence in their own abilities. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder has good systems to exchange information with parents to maintain continuity of children's care and learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the care and support she gives their children.

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides an exciting and stimulating environment for children to explore and investigate. Children access all areas independently and this helps them to make their own choices in their play and learning. n The childminder does not consistently use the best questioning techniques to encourage children to use their developing critical-thinking skills. n The system used to monitor children's progress is not as precise as possible to identify and address any gaps in learning at the earliest opportunity.

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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 techniques to encourage children to use their developing critical-thinking skills to build on their learning further n strengthen further the monitoring of children's progress to help identify any potential gaps in their learning as promptly as possible.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children from harm and keeps her knowledge up to date. She is clear about the reporting procedures if she has any concerns about children in her care. The childminder risk assesses her home and places she visits with the children, to identify and minimise hazards. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and makes changes that benefit children. She seeks the comments of parents and children in helping her to identify areas for change. The childminder is well organised. She implements a wide range of policies and procedures that she updates regularly to reflect new requirements. This helps to underpin the efficient running of her setting. Although the childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's progress, this is a new system and not yet fully effective in quickly identifying any gaps in children's

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

learning. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with others to help promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a range of stimulating play experiences which interests children and motivates their play. She carefully observes children's development as they play and knows when to step in to support children's learning further. For instance, as children play with pretend snow, the childminder helps children to identify the many things that are hidden in the snow. Children enthusiastically explore and use the good range of resources and concentrate intently during activities of their choice. For example, when completing a jigsaw, they persevere until they fit the correct pieces together. Children become excited when using a wide range of musical instruments and listen to the different sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops warm trusting relationships with children. She offers cuddles and reassurance when they need it and recognises and responds to their individual needs well. Children's physical health is supported well. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to access the outdoor environment and other facilities within her local area daily. They show good dexterity as they throw and catch the pretend snowballs, and as they use a spoon to fill a container with the pretend snow. Children learn about the wider world. For example, they regularly go out and about in the community and enjoy activities which help them to learn about different cultural festivals and celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn a good range of skills and show readiness for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. Children develop good speaking skills and rapidly learn new words. They learn the names of colours and are beginning to count confidently. Children listen intently to stories and repeat words that they recognise to help build on their memory and recall skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252762 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10068009 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 10 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Collingham, Newark. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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