Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 22 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides stimulating activities and interacts very well with children to support their good progress. Children freely choose resources that interest them and show good levels of concentration as they investigate and try new experiences. n Children build good relationships with the childminder. They are very well settled in her care and show good levels of emotional well-being and self-confidence. n The childminder is very attentive and listens carefully to what children say. Her clear explanations and questions enhance children's understanding and promote their use of new vocabulary. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is warm and considerate, which helps children to feel secure. She genuinely enjoys playing with children and effectively role models how to explore and play with equipment. n The childminder does not always make the most of her good partnerships with parents

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This provision is good

to maximise their engagement in their child's learning at the setting and at home. n The childminder does not yet evaluate her setting or focus her professional development precisely enough to raise the quality of teaching 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 strengthen the strategies used to engage parents in their child's learning in the setting and at home n enhance professional development so that it helps to further strengthen teaching and evaluate practice, to promote continuous improvement.

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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 outdoors, 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child. She makes good use of online information to increase her knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and gains ideas from other childminders and network meetings that she attends. Feedback from parents is very positive. Parents are happy with how the childminder communicates with them and with how their children are progressing. They state that their children are always happy to attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and learn, and accurately assesses their stage of development. She interacts well with children to guide their learning and help them make good progress. The childminder recognises when children begin to lose interest in activities and extends their learning further by adding additional resources and redirecting their play. Children enjoy sensory play and practise their early writing skills as they make marks with chalks and water outdoors. Books are effectively used by the childminder to help build children's interests in reading and develop their listening and understanding skills. Children join in enthusiastically as she reads them familiar stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's social skills well. Children learn to mix with other children on frequent trips and visits to playgroups and places of interest. The childminder sets a positive model of behaviour for children to follow. She has a calm and friendly manner and uses praise well to support children's good behaviour. Children grow in confidence and security as they start to learn to share their toys and take turns. The childminder places lots of emphasis on encouraging children to be healthy. Children have lots of opportunities for outdoor play and carefully negotiate space and equipment. They enjoy well-balanced, nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder ensures children follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands prior to eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop effective communication skills and the confidence to interact socially. They enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active. For instance, they practise climbing in local parks and soft-play centres and visit a broad range of play and toddler groups. Children are acquiring the self-help skills needed for later independence, such as at school. They skilfully use small tools for making marks and are well prepared to start writing. Children learn to count, recognise colours and develop early skills in mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344502 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10069671 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Ruddington, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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