Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 6 November 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 The childminder offers children settling-in sessions when they first start. She gathers information from parents about children's care routines and prior learning. The childminder uses this to help her support children's emotional well-being when they start. n The childminder sends parents pictures of their children playing. This helps to reassure parents that their children are content and happy after they have left. She talks to parents about how they can continue to support their children's literacy skills at home. n The childminder interacts well with children. She uses observations and assessments to identify what children need to learn next. Children make good progress and are enthusiastic about their play and learning. n The childminder adapts her teaching practice well to the different abilities and ages of the children in her care. For example, she encourages young children to use tools to

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This provision is good

make marks in dough. She asks older children how they are going to make their favourite animal using dough. n Children behave well. The childminder liaises with parents to promote positive strategies for managing children's behaviour. She gives children prior warning when the routine of the day will change. This helps children to be prepared for what happens next. n The childminder does not provide children with enough opportunities to develop their understanding of growth, decay and changes over time. n The childminder does not consistently share information about children's achievements with other early years settings they attend.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of growth, decay and changes over time n share more information about children's achievements with other settings they attend to help identify more precisely children's individual needs.

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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 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 throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder attends training courses. These help her to extend her understanding of the different aspects of learning children can achieve through activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of potentially negative influences on children's welfare. She knows how to report any concerns she has regarding children's safety. The childminder uses safety equipment in her home, such as age-appropriate chairs for young children. The childminder gathers feedback from parents about her provision. As a result, she introduces new equipment and toys to extend children's experiences. Parents say that the childminder makes a real effort to widen their children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. Young children access toys that enable them to feel the different textures of materials. The childminder models touching different materials and uses words to describe how they feel. Children develop their understanding and learn new words. They learn about cause and effect. Young children press buttons on electronic equipment. The childminder extends children's learning. She copies children and recites numbers one to four. This helps children to learn how to count. The childminder follows children's interests effectively. When young children look out of a window, the childminder talks to them about what they can see. Older children make up their own games using a ball. The childminder asks them questions about how to play the game and encourages children to share and take turns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about how they can keep safe. For example, the childminder encourages children to think about how they can use scissors safely. This is to help promote their own and others' safety. She talks to children about internet safety, road safety and stranger danger. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their understanding of healthy practices. She talks to them about healthy food options and encourages children to try new foods. Children develop their physical skills. Young children who start to walk, bounce a ball on the floor. They walk to retrieve it. Children are confident and independent. They learn about their local community. The childminder takes children to toddler groups. She encourages them to develop relationships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children reach appropriate levels of learning. The childminder uses her assessments effectively to identify if children need additional support. She knows to work with other professionals to help close any gaps in learning. Children progress at a good rate and are well prepared for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433324 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065340 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Church Warsop, Mansfield. She operates all year round, from 7.15am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare 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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