Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date 26 January 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 is warm and affectionate and supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They settle easily and are happy and content. n All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder accurately assesses children's achievements and identifies the next steps in their learning. She provides a good range of activities that support children's individual interests and motivate them well. n The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills effectively. She uses good eye contact as she speaks to younger children and encourages them to repeat words to help expand their speaking skills. She listens to what older children have to say and asks questions skilfully to help them think. n Children behave well. The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She teaches

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This provision is good

children to be kind and to recognise and respect one another's feelings. Children learn to share and take turns as they play and develop good social skills. The childminder praises children for their efforts, fostering their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder works closely with parents, receiving good information from them as their children start with her. This helps her to meet children's care needs efficiently and to plan initial activities successfully. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend older children's mathematical skills, for example, in relation to shape, space and measurement. n Although the childminder undertakes essential training, such as safeguarding and first aid, she does not target her professional development on acquiring new skills and knowledge to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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 make better use of opportunities that arise to extend older children's mathematical skills and understanding of shape, space and measure n strengthen the programme for professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She looked at children's learning records and discussed their development and the progress they make. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through comments discussed with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of suitability checks. She also looked at documentation linked to the childminder's professional development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm and understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly reviews and updates her well-organised policies. This helps underpin her effective procedures that safeguard children. The childminder checks the environment on a regular basis to ensure all hazards are removed and the children have safe places to play. Overall, the childminder evaluates her provision successfully and identifies some areas for development. She monitors children's development effectively and closes any gaps in their development quickly. She forms effective partnerships with staff at schools that children also attend. She ensures that they share important information about children, to support good continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and knows the children well. Overall, she uses her qualification effectively to help meet the needs of the individual children and promote their learning well. She plays alongside children, interacts with them in a positive manner and gives them support where necessary. The childminder contributes well to the development of children's early literacy skills. For example, she encourages children to look at books. They concentrate and listen well and older children recall what has happened in the stories. They are beginning to recognise some letter sounds of the alphabet and write their names successfully. Children develop good small-muscle skills as they make things. For example, they use scissors safely and crayons to create Chinese lanterns. They become fascinated by the battery-operated candle that the childminder puts inside the lantern and they enjoy switching it on and off.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a relaxed and welcoming environment for children. Children show that they are comfortable in their surroundings. They move around the rooms selecting their chosen play. Children are developing good independence, safety awareness and personal skills. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy regular outdoor exercise and enjoy healthy food options. The childminder is skilful at tuning to the needs of young children. For example, she recognises when they are sleepy and responds accordingly. She provides opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate families. For example, children enjoy making fortune cookies and learning about other people and communities as they celebrate the Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are acquiring skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. They are working in within the range of development typical for their age. They have a positive attitude to their learning. They explore, investigate and are confident to try new experiences. Children develop good imaginative skills. For example, they thoroughly enjoy making toy cakes and putting the microwave on to 'cook' dinner.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252473 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10071121 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 7 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding to provide free 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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