Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is well organised, experienced and knowledgeable. She has created robust policies and procedures that help to underpin her good practice. The childminder is committed to making improvements that will enhance outcomes for children. n The childminder works closely with parents and encourages regular communication. She shares up-to-date information and actively encourages parents' involvement in their children's learning and development. n Children are happy, secure and settled in the home environment. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and have a wonderful relationship with the childminder. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and motivating learning experiences that children enjoy. She uses accurate assessments of children's learning to successfully help them to learn new skills. Children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning and development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not make the most effective use of the professional development opportunities available to her, to enhance the overall quality of practice and promote the best possible outcomes for children. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.

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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 engage in more specific, targeted professional development to enhance the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level n offer more opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor activities, as well as their snack time. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, a selection of policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's methods for self- evaluation. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her role as a childcare professional. All required documentation, including policies and procedures and written permissions from parents, is in place. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow to help keep children safe and protect their welfare. This includes knowing who to contact to seek advice or to raise and follow up any concerns she may have. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She gains the views of parents and children to enable her to reflect on her strengths and areas that they might like her to develop further. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They are particularly impressed with the progress their children make while in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wealth of activities and resources to engage children in learning. She uses her regular and concise observations of the children to plan activities and an environment that expands their learning. Young children's physical development and communication skills are extended very well. The childminder understands the importance of children being active in their play and provides a range of activities both indoors and outdoors. A 'music and movement disco' helps children to follow simple instructions and move their bodies in different ways. Children particularly enjoy dressing up in a belly dancing skirt and listening to the coins on it jingle as they shake their bodies to different beats.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. She invites children and their parents to spend time in her home before children are left in her care. Children develop strong attachments with her and settle in their new environment with ease. The childminder takes a great deal of time and consideration to explain why they do the things they do. For example, she discusses why washing hands before meals and snacks is important. Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles as they have plenty of opportunities for fresh air, exercise and rest time. The childminder is a good role model. She is kind, caring and patient. Consequently, children behave well and are helped to understand as they are praised for positive behaviour. The childminder listens to children as they confidently choose the activity they wish to take part in. She ensures that resources are easily accessible to children, which promotes independence skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age. They show high levels of involvement in play that stimulates them. For example, children's imaginative skills are enhanced as they take on different roles in the pretend kitchen. They spend time shopping, sorting and cooking tea for the childminder. Children progress well in their personal, social and emotional development. They show increased independence, confidence and self- awareness as they choose their own play and recognise their interests. Children develop key skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541167 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10080139 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care. The childminder provides funded early education places 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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