Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date 26 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 Children make good progress and achieve well. The childminder helps children acquire the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning. n Children are settled and happy in the childminder's setting. They develop strong, positive attachments with her. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and knows them well. n The childminder talks to children about what they already know and reminds them of activities they have done in the past. This helps children apply their existing knowledge to solve new problems and supports their developing vocabulary. n The childminder provides children with plenty of praise for their efforts and achievements. She models kind and polite manners to motivate their good behaviour. This helps to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide variety of activities and resources to support children's interests.

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively, and accurately identifies areas for development. This helps her to identify her training and development needs. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them to share and use information that supports continuous care and learning for children. n The childminder misses some openings to aid children with their pronunciation of some sounds as they develop their speaking skills. n The childminder does not fully extend children's emerging interest in reading.

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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 enhance the use of techniques for supporting children with the pronunciation of some sounds n extend openings available to children to build on their early reading skills.

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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 written self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation and discussed this with the childminder. 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 has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the action she must take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Children's safety is at the centre of all that she does. Updated policies and procedures support the childminder's well-organised service. The childminder uses online forums and professional development opportunities to keep abreast of changes and improve experiences for children. For example, she has used learning from a recent mathematics course to teach in a more innovative way. This is beginning to have a positive impact on children's achievements. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning experiences that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the experienced childminder's effective teaching and accurate assessments. She fully values information from parents and maintains a shared approach to children's learning. The childminder is positive and enthusiastic in her involvement with the children's play. She provides many opportunities for them to learn through first- hand experiences. For example, children actively explore woodland areas on nature walks. They collect fir cones, leaves and acorns to extend their understanding of the world. Children show good concentration as they spend time completing puzzles. They solve simple problems using trial and error, rotating each piece of the puzzle to make it fit together. Children's awareness of mathematics is promoted well. They count numbers in sequence and accurately identify shapes, colours and patterns as they build towers and structures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a homely, welcoming and stimulating environment where children are eager to learn. Healthy lifestyles are promoted effectively. Children walk to school each day and visit local parks to play and develop their physical skills. They benefit from nutritious meals and healthy snacks at regular intervals throughout the day. Children have good opportunities to develop social skills and build their confidence in larger groups. For example, they visit local playgroups where they learn to mix and make friendships with other children. Children delight in talking about the different jobs their parents do in the community. This helps them learn about the similarities and differences of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, in relation to their different starting points. They are making at least typical development for their age. Children are motivated, eager to learn and join in activities with enthusiasm. They are confident and develop a broad range of important skills. For example, children demonstrate good independence and follow positive routines with regard to handwashing throughout the day. Children express their needs with confidence and are willing to persevere at challenging tasks. They learn the important skills required for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254869 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10065236 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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