Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date 21 July 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 and her co-childminder are wholeheartedly committed to providing a well-organised environment for children to enjoy. The childminder is very reflective and constantly evaluates her provision, using the views of parents and children. This helps her to provide a range of stimulating activities and experiences that interest, challenge and benefit children of all ages. n The childminder is caring, supportive and kind. Babies and children settle quickly and with ease. They have fun with the childminder and enjoy cuddles with her. Babies smile and giggle at the childminder during play. Children have a wonderful relationship with the childminder. n Children learn to behave well. The childminder provides gentle age-appropriate reminders to help children to stay safe and to learn about behaviour expectations. She is a good role model. n The childminder is qualified and knows how children learn. She provides a stimulating

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This provision is good

environment that children are keen to explore. Resources and activities are arranged well to support children to make independent choices in their play. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder completes a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years and shares this with parents. She encourages parents to take this to their children's health check to promote a united approach to helping children develop. n Partnership working is effective. The childminder fully engages with parents and shares regular information and assessments about children's development and progress. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. n The childminder does not consistently use her knowledge of what children need to learn next to focus her teaching even more on helping children to make the best possible progress.

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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 sharpen the focus on planning for children's next steps in learning to help accelerate the progress children make even more.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities 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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and evaluated these with the childminder after. The inspector discussed and looked through the childminder's documentation, such as planning and children's records. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder attends mandatory training regularly. This helps her to build up her knowledge of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. Furthermore, it ensures that she keeps up to date with legislative changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can quickly identify and address any concerns relating to children's welfare. She is aware of the procedures to follow to make a safeguarding referral. Children's health and safety are a high priority through the childminder's thorough checks on all areas of her home and during outings. The childminder has policies and procedures in place which help to underpin her practice. These are shared with parents and reviewed regularly to help ensure children are kept safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers vital information from parents when children first start. She uses this information to help her to plan an environment that offers challenge and interest to all children. Children are engaged and motivated in self-chosen play for good amounts of time. The childminder interacts well with babies and provides effective support to help them develop key skills in speaking and listening. For example, she gives them choices, asks them questions and knows when to model, repeat or provide a narrative for what children are doing. Babies start to copy words and use lots of sounds to communicate with the childminder. They make good progress in their communication and language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a 'home-from-home' experience. She works closely with parents to help her to understand children's care routines right from the start. Children settle with ease as their needs are met quickly and attentively. The childminder knows children well and is able to anticipate babies' needs. For example, she quickly identifies when a baby is getting hungry or tired. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They are encouraged to be physically active and the childminder offers them healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder creates a safe environment where babies can move around and develop their large physical skills. For example, babies enjoy practising their physical skills as they climb on and off the sofa with careful support. They show delight in their achievements by clapping themselves and smiling at the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children and babies make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for their eventual move to school. They are naturally curious, confident and active learners. Babies develop a strong sense of emotional well-being and have opportunities to experience different social situations, which helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children thrive in the childminder's care. Their beaming smiles show that they enjoy learning new skills, such as walking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294869 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065288 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. She works closely with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. 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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