Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 10 February 2015

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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 Children form strong attachments to the childminder and show they feel safe and secure in her care. They are happy and have a positive sense of belonging. The childminder meets children's emotional needs effectively. n The childminder is a good role model for the children and manages their behaviour positively. Children have good levels of self-esteem and respond to her praise and encouragement well. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents to support a shared approach to children's care and development. n Children make good progress. The childminder monitors their learning well. She makes clear observations, which she uses effectively to identify children's current stages of development and their next steps in learning. n The childminder is committed to continually monitoring and evaluating her provision, which helps her to maintain a good service. She regularly seeks the views of parents to

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This provision is good

make continuous improvements. n The childminder does not consistently support children to extend their learning about diversity and the lives of people in communities beyond their own. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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 increase the range of opportunities for children to learn about people in communities beyond their own, to help support their understanding of similarities and differences n strengthen professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through written questionnaires provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, evidence of suitability checks and documentation linked to safeguarding children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and ensures her home is safe and secure. For example, she carries out daily checks of the home and garden to help minimise risks to children. The childminder monitors children's progress closely and she uses the information effectively to address any gaps in their learning. The childminder works well in partnership with other early years providers to help support the care and learning needs of children who also attend other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that children learn through play. She supports children's learning very well and follows their interests with enthusiasm. She provides a wide range of activities and opportunities to promote children's curiosity. For example, the childminder made up a mixture of cornflour, water and oil. Children squeezed the mixture in their hands and used tools effectively to make shapes and patterns, thoroughly enjoying the experience. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. She models language very well, giving good eye- contact and encouragement. She introduces new words, such as 'scrunchy' and 'spiky', as babies explore a sensory box and she asks thought-provoking questions to older children to encourage them to think.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and ensures she meets their individual needs. For example, she knows each child's routine and recognises when they are becoming tired or hungry. The childminder maintains a welcoming and stimulating environment. She provides a good range of resources for all ages, which links to children's interests and abilities. She takes children to the park and places of interest where they enjoy fresh air and exercise and socialising with other children. She supports their social skills and physical development effectively. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement as they play, so they develop a good sense of self-esteem. She places the highest priority on their well-being and comfort.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children approach new challenges with great confidence and are gaining skills for future learning and their eventual move on to school. Children are motivated and have a positive attitude to learning. They concentrate and listen well to stories and older children are developing their writing skills effectively. Children use their personal skills well and lead their own learning with enthusiasm. Children learn good mathematical and physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439848 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10071136 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Beeston, Nottingham. The childminding provision operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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