Childminder EY271525

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 18 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 quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her wealth of experience to provide activities that build on children's next steps in learning. Children are making good progress in their learning and development. n Children enjoy learning about their wider community. They learn about a variety of festivals and have good access to resources that reflect diversity. n The childminder encourages children to persevere at activities and try to find solutions to simple problems. This supports them to develop resilience and a positive attitude towards learning. It helps to prepare children for later learning in school. n The childminder interacts well with children. For example, she talks thoughtfully with children while they play, encouraging their speech and language skills. n Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model and reminds children to use good manners, and say 'please' and 'thank you'.

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This provision is good

n The childminder shares information with local schools that children attend. This helps teachers to work together with the childminder to support children's good progress. n The childminder is proactive in helping to ensure that children play safely and happily. Potential risks within the home and garden have been effectively identified and appropriate steps taken to minimise them. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children in developing and implementing changes and improvements. n The childminder does not consistently extend younger children's emerging interest in reading. n The childminder does not fully recognise occasions where she can further promote children's sense of responsibility and independence.

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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 available for young children to build on their early reading skills n provide children with more opportunities to become independent and further extend their sense of responsibility.

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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 completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. 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 demonstrates a commitment to keep up to date with current safeguarding practice. She is aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. Additionally, she knows the actions she must follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress on a regular basis to help address any gaps in their learning. She works well in partnership with parents to help ensure consistency in children's learning and care. For example, she shares her ongoing observations of children's learning and guides parents to support learning at home. Parents comment on the supportive relationship they have with the childminder. They explain that she takes time to get to know their children and follows their interests well. The childminder regularly attends training opportunities to strengthen her continuing professional development. This includes training in

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

mathematics and literacy which is having a positive effect on children's achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. She provides a broad selection of resources and activities to help enhance children's learning. Children have fun and show delight in their achievements. The childminder targets what individual children need to learn next. For example, using modelling clay, children learn about size, shape and number. They strengthen their hand and arm control as they confidently roll and shape the clay. The childminder plays alongside the children and engages them in conversations. She talks to children about what they already know and reminds them of activities they have done in the past. This helps children to apply their knowledge to new situations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home in which children are happy and settle quickly. She strives to ensure that each child is fully valued and encourages them to be kind, share their toys and take turns. Relevant information is collected from parents about the requirements of their children. This enables the childminder to meet their individual needs well. The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She provides them with healthy snacks and plenty of opportunities to be physically active. The childminder takes children on various outings to places of interest in the community. This increases their play experiences and helps children to gain confidence in different environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their different starting points. They are gaining the necessary skills for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school. For example, children are eager to learn, curious, confident and imaginative individuals. They actively engage in their chosen activities, showing sustained concentration as they play for prolonged periods. Older children's literacy and mathematical skills are promoted effectively. They are beginning to add and subtract and are learning to link sounds with letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271525 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10065239 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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