Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 10 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 teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of resources for children to explore and investigate. n Children make good progress. The childminder supports children effectively so that they acquire skills and a good capacity to learn in order to reach the next steps in their learning. n The childminder has developed good links with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's learning and care needs. This helps to ensure a clear and consistent approach to children's learning. n Children's independence skills are promoted effectively. For example, children enjoy participating in tidy-up routines and put on their coats and boots with minimal support to go outside. n Children demonstrate that they are comfortable in the childminder's home. They settle well and show they feel safe and happy. They develop strong bonds with the

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This provision is good

childminder. n The childminder minimises risks in her home and garden and strives to make sure that her home is safe and secure for children. n The childminder has developed a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. Children are supported to understand their own feelings and emotions and are encouraged to recognise how their behaviour affects others. n The childminder encourages children to persevere at activities and try to find solutions to simple problems. This helps them to develop resilience and a positive attitude towards future learning. n The childminder does not make the most of learning situations to promote and extend children's emerging reading skills.

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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 and promote opportunities available to children to build on their emerging 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 self- evaluation and 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 evaluated 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 knows the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant and promotes children's safety in and out of the home. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate her service and maintain her good-quality practice. She assesses the progress children make effectively. Support is put in place swiftly, to help ensure any gaps in learning are promptly addressed. As part of her ongoing professional development, the childminder has completed training to improve her skills in supporting children's emotional well-being. This is having a positive impact on children's good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Parents are highly complimentary about the ongoing experiences their children receive and the good progress they make in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She plans interesting activities that are based on the accurate assessments of children's skills and learning. The childminder listens patiently to children. They talk confidently to her during activities, and she gives them time to put their thoughts into words. The childminder takes opportunities to extend children's learning, skilfully introducing new vocabulary. For example, during a baking activity she introduces new words such as 'ingredients', 'mixture' and 'oven temperature'. The childminder explains the sequence they must follow as they prepare to bake cakes and measure out the ingredients. This helps children understand that it is important to follow instructions. Children recognise shapes and colours as they complete puzzles and matching number games, supporting their early mathematical skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and friendly environment where children are happy and content. She knows the children well, follows their individual routines effectively, and promptly recognises their needs. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and be physically active as they play outdoors and visit local parks. Children talk enthusiastically about their outdoor learning and excitedly share their experiences as they look at photographs of past activities. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before a snack and lunch. She helps children learn about the diversity of the world they live in. For instance, children learn about various festivals throughout the year to extend their knowledge of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to join in activities. They are inquisitive, motivated and sustain engagement in learning activities for good periods of time, relevant to their age and stage of development. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and other children. They learn to value and respect each other's feelings and opinions.This helps them develop important skills, preparing them well for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297845 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10071787 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers 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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