Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date 22 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 encourages younger children to develop their physical skills. For example, when she sings nursery rhymes to them, they confidently explore the different ways their bodies can move. Children are at expected levels of development in their physical abilities. n Children demonstrate good social skills. They go with the childminder to toddler groups and play with other children. Children make relationships with others. n The childminder shares information about children's learning with teachers from schools they will attend. This promotes a united approach to helping children in their development. n The childminder promotes children's safety well. Children join her when she practises fire evacuation drills in her home. The childminder talks to children about road safety when she walks with them in the street. Children learn how they can keep themselves safe. n Children are independent. For example, they choose what they would like to play with

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This provision is good

from the good selection of toys and resources offered. n The childminder encourages children to develop their understanding of the world. For example, she asks them to mix sand, oats and rice in water. Children predict whether the materials will float or sink. n The childminder attends training that helps her to keep children safe. However, she has not extended her teaching skills to help raise outcomes for children even higher. n The childminder does not gather the views of parents when she identifies what children already know and can do when they first start.

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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 strengthen the quality of teaching to help raise outcomes for children to the highest level n ask parents to share their knowledge of their children's abilities when they first start, to help plan more precisely for children's learning from the outset.

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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 indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses additional funding effectively to help children make good progress in their learning and to support their interests. For example, she purchases equipment that helps children to develop their early writing skills. The childminder gathers the views of parents when she reflects on the service she offers. Recent improvements to equipment, offer younger children more opportunities to develop their understanding of different textures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the potential signs of abuse. She has a good understanding of where to report concerns regarding children's welfare and safety. This helps to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching. For example, she helps children to develop their imagination. She asks them to select pictures of objects they would like to buy in a shop. Consequently, children engage in play that is based on their own first- hand experiences. The childminder encourages children to develop their literacy skills. Children use pens to make marks, which helps to develop their early writing skills. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning effectively to help identify and close any gaps in their learning. For example, when she asks older children a good range of questions, they think and respond appropriately. Children make good progress in their communication and language development, particularly in their speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children settling-in sessions when they first start. She asks parents about children's interests at home and provides activities that children enjoy. Children settle quickly and demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. They have a positive relationship with the childminder. For example, young children give her good eye contact. They look at her for reassurance and support if they are unsure of anything. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns when they play games together. Children know what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder helps children to learn about equality and diversity. She offers them craft activities and provides resources that reflect festivals from around the world. Children learn about their own and others' cultures. The childminder offers children a healthy range of snacks. She extends children's understanding of healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children develop their understanding of technology. Younger children know that if they press buttons on an electronic toy it will make a sound. Older children pretend to talk to their parents on a play telephone. Children learn skills in readiness for their move on to school. For example, they learn to put their coats and shoes on competently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252566 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065258 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Netherfield, Nottingham. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am to 9am on Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She 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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