Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date 19 December 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 makes good use of the community to enhance children's understanding of the world around them. For example, children explore the local parks and shops. This supports them to be more confident around others. n Children are happy, confident and secure in this homely, caring and welcoming environment. Children settle well and develop strong bonds with the childminder. n Children learn to take turns with toys and resources. They learn to behave appropriately and are extremely well mannered. n The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children. For example, she has added additional safety measures, such as stairgates, now that she is caring for a baby. This helps to keep children safe. n Children enjoy their play and learning. They concentrate well and are engaged in their chosen activities. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and

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This provision is good

to be independent. n The childminder works well with professionals from other settings that the children attend. This helps her complement the children's learning and enhance their knowledge and skills. n The childminder does not consistently focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder is motivated to improve her setting and welcomes constructive comments from children and parents to help her to improve. However, she has not identified clear or precise targets to drive developments at the very 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 use of observations and assessments, and use the information to sharply focus planning on what children need to learn next n enhance self-evaluation systems that identify a clear plan to strive for the highest quality.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children during their indoor activities and had a tour of the areas used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She recognises the importance of responding promptly to make a referral if a serious concern arises. The childminder has updated her safeguarding knowledge relating to legislation, such as completing recent training on the 'Prevent' duty. In addition, she has kept up to date with all required training, such as paediatric first aid, which ensures children's safety in the event of an accident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects detailed information from parents about what their children can do when they first join. This helps to inform children's starting points. The childminder takes children to a playgroup so they can enjoy craft activities and have the opportunity to meet other children and build friendships. Older children develop their small physical skills as they roll, pat and squash foil into different-sized balls. The childminder uses mathematical language, such as 'biggest' and 'smallest', as they compare sizes. Children use their imagination to create a winter scene using the foil as 'sparkly snowflakes' and 'snowballs'. The childminder follows the children's lead as they make musical instruments by placing the foil balls inside cups. The children listen attentively to the different sounds that they can create. Children stick foam Christmas shapes to the windows using water. They brush up and down with brushes, promoting skills for early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children follow the setting's routines with ease and show that they feel safe and secure. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She gives them clear, consistent rules and boundaries which are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. The childminder uses praise and encouragement well to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. She successfully supports children's physical skills. For example, children play in the childminder's garden or accompany her on visits to local parks to play on climbing equipment. This contributes to children's understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children to understand safe practices. For example, she shows them how to safely use the tape dispenser during a craft activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They make good progress from their starting points. Children develop good social skills. They are eager to play and join in, demonstrating friendly behaviour. They form good relationships with the childminder and each other. Children learn to link sounds to letters and are beginning to recognise letters in their name. Early writing skills are emerging as children make marks with pencils and crayons. Children are developing independence. For example, they tidy away toys and resources when they have finished playing with them. Children build skills that prepare them well for their next stages in development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270189 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10069666 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 10 Date of previous inspection 19 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Nottingham. She operates Tuesday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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