Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date 28 October 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 uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan a range of activities and support their development. The childminder is particularly skilled in promoting children's developing language and communication skills. Consequently, children use new words and are able to talk about what they are doing as they play and learn. n The childminder provides a homely environment. Children form close relationships with her and settle quickly. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which help to support their well-being. n The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's development. These help her gather information about individual children's achievements and their next steps in learning. This supports children in making good progress. n Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about good hygiene practices and enjoy healthy snacks.

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This provision is good

n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides. n The childminder is not strongly focused on helping older children to think for themselves and to follow their own ideas. n Children have access to a range of toys and equipment. However, there is limited access for children to independently explore natural materials and textures to provide sensory experiences.

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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 focus more closely on helping older children to think for themselves and follow their own ideas in their play n enhance opportunities for young children to explore using all of their senses.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to any signs and symptoms of abuse and keeps up to date with child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and well-being. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. The childminder is passionate about working with children and ensures her training is up to date. The childminder follows children interests, which has a very positive effect on children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's progress successfully, and she plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder has recently attended communication and language training. This has had a positive effect on her practice as she promotes children's communication skills well. For example she repeats what children have said to her, to enable them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. She introduces them to new vocabulary. For instance, she names words that begin with the same phonetic sound as the child completes an alphabet jigsaw. The childminder joins in sensitively with children's chosen play. She fosters their imagination as they play in the role-play kitchen and pretend to feed babies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's self-chosen play to develop their mathematical knowledge as they count the bricks that are the same.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder treats each child as a unique individual and helps them to respect and understand about each other's similarities and differences. She is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up close when they are tired. This helps to support their well-being and confidence. The childminder is an excellent role model and helps children to understand about sharing and taking turns. The childminder sets children small tasks and offers praise and encouragement which help develop their sense of self-esteem as their achievements are celebrated. She helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are making very good progress from their individual starting points. All children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They have regular opportunities to develop their communication skills. Children develop a good relationship with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others, for instance, while at toddler groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252410 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065248 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Bramcote, Nottighamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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