Childminder EY536353

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 skilled in helping children to gain communication and language skills. For example, she encourages them to hold a conversation, questions them regarding how things work and offers them an explanation when they do not know the answer. n The childminder is kind and welcoming. She develops close and secure relationships with the children and their families. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. n The childminder praises children, celebrates their achievements during play and encourages their good behaviour. For example, she reminds children to share, take turns and play nicely alongside each other. n The childminder has established good procedures to keep parents well informed about their children's progress. Parents are very happy with the care that their children receive. n The childminder establishes good links with other settings that children attend. She shares regular updates with early years professionals about children's progress. This

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This provision is good

helps to promote continuity of learning for children who are cared for by more than one provider. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of mathematical language. n The childminder does not make the most of everyday learning opportunities to extend children's skills in recognising that print carries meaning.

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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 use opportunities to extend and develop children's mathematical language more consistently in play n strengthen children's understanding that print carries meaning.

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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 a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. For example, she knows the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She fully understands the procedure to follow if she has a concern regarding a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure the home is safe and secure. She has a good range of policies and procedures in place. These are consistently implemented and underpin her childminding provision. The childminder is aware of the importance of making continuous improvement. She implements a successful system for evaluating her own practice that helps her identify priorities for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. At the start of a child's placement, the childminder gains information from parents about their child's development at home. She successfully uses this information to inform her early assessment of children's progress. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to help children to learn. For example, she shows them how to do things and then encourages them to try for themselves. Children gain a praiseworthy understanding of how important it is to have a well-balanced diet. The childminder's comprehensive understanding of how to achieve this gives children many practical experiences from which to learn. For example, the weekly delivery of an organic vegetable box is treated enthusiastically by the childminder and children alike. This involves having a look to see what is in it and discussing the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

content. Children have fun being involved in preparing some of their own meals and snacks, such as pizza with a mixed vegetable sauce. They develop their small physical skills as they scoop the mixture and spread it with spoons in a circular movement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with ample opportunities to be active, contributing to their good physical health. For instance, they walk to local parks regularly and experience exercise and fresh air. Furthermore, the childminder seizes opportunities to teach children about road safety and traffic when they walk within the community. This helps children to learn how to manage their personal safety and helps to promote independence skills. Children learn about the world around them in very practical ways. They actively visit local amenities and meet people from different backgrounds. For example, children speak to local shopkeepers and learn about their lives. Children learn to be respectful, polite and sociable.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of early education funding, make good progress from their staring points. They are working within their typical age and stage of development, and are acquiring skills in preparation for their eventual move to school. Children are confident and self-assured. They are eager to participate, and this positive attitude creates a secure foundation for future learning. Older children develop independent self-care skills, such as toileting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536353 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10089784 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She offers flexible care throughout the school holidays for school-age children. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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