Childminder EY473223

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 29 August 2014

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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 plans daily activities, taking into consideration children's individual needs and interests. All children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements and helps them to develop confidence to try new things. n Children are very happy and secure. The childminder provides a welcoming environment and builds strong relationships with children. Children are confident learners and develop a range of skills and positive attitudes that supports their ongoing development. n The childminder monitor's children's progress effectively. She identifies any gaps in their learning, so that these can be addressed quickly. n Children have positive opportunities to develop social skills that help them with moving on to nursery and school. They attend local childminding groups and learn to mix and build friendships with other children.

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This provision is good

n Children have good access to books. They enjoy reading them with the childminder and on their own. This supports their literacy skills well. n The childminder follows children's interest in their own play. She knows when to intervene and provide more challenge, to extend children's learning, and when to step back to allow them to lead their own play. n The childminder encourages children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children talk about foods that are good for them, follow good hygiene routines and enjoy regular exercise. n At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think for themselves, share their thoughts or respond to her questions. n Children do not always benefit from continuity in their learning when they attend more than one setting.

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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 extend opportunities for children to think, respond and share their own knowledge and ideas, to further support their learning n strengthen information sharing with other providers when children attend more than one setting, to provide children with more continuity in their learning.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She ensures that policies, procedures and risk assessments are effectively implemented into her practice. Children are well supervised at all times, helping to keep them safe and healthy. The childminder continues to improve her childcare knowledge and teaching skills through attending training and completing online courses. This is having a positive impact on children's outcomes. Overall, the childminder evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. She involves parents in this process through the use of questionnaires. Parents provide positive written feedback, which demonstrates their satisfaction with the quality of their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports all children to make good progress through child-initiated and structured activities. She undertakes effective assessments of the children's achievements and identifies their next steps for learning. The resources are easily accessible and varied to meet individual children's interests. This helps to keep children absorbed and motivated to learn. Children know where items belong and access these independently. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For example, children are encouraged to count, recognise numbers and name shapes as they are integrated into activities. The childminder encourages children to talk about differences and similarities, helping to promote their interest in number and their problem-solving skills. Children's communication and language skills are fostered well. The childminder provides a commentary as children play, broadening their vocabulary

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and building on what they already know and can do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a warm and welcoming environment. They show that they are emotionally secure and the bond between the childminder and children is strong. Children's emotional security is supported well by a good settling-in process that is agreed with parents. The childminder helps to ensure that children are aware of the boundaries for behaviour. Children's self-confidence is boosted as she praises their efforts as well as their achievements. They learn about communities beyond their immediate experiences and celebrate the festivals of different faiths and beliefs. Children are physically active and have frequent access to the outdoor environment. They take regular walks into the community, where they explore the natural world in parks and woodlands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well given their starting points. They are well prepared for school and gain important skills. They concentrate and listen and are willing to join in with activities. They are eager to learn and have a positive attitude. Older children are developing literacy and mathematical skills effectively. They are learning to write their names and love listening to stories. They count and use numbers and shapes in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473223 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10083338 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 29 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Clifton, Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides 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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