Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date 30 October 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 reviews her practice effectively. She has made significant improvements to the quality of her practice since her last inspection. n The childminder knows children well. She completes accurate assessments of children's development and identifies areas that children need support with. She uses this information to plan activities that help children develop in these areas quickly. n The childminder helps children to make good progress from their starting points. In particular, she helps older children develop their knowledge of mathematics well. n The childminder supports children to follow daily routines. She tells children the plans for the day in advance. Children behave and listen to instructions well. When the childminder asks them to get ready to go outside, they first tidy toys away and then put on their shoes and coats. n Parents feel the childminder provides brilliant care. They like the activities on offer and

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This provision is good

share that their children have made good progress since being in the childminder's care, particularly with their speech. n The childminder sometimes uses negative language when reminding children of the rules, using words, such as 'don't' and 'not', without explaining the behaviour she expects. Children may not always understand what behaviour is acceptable. n The childminder tells parents about children's progress and areas she is aiming to develop but does not always give parents specific ideas about how they can help at home.

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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 develop behaviour management practice so that children always understand the rules and what behaviour is expected n improve consistency of information shared with parents to help them to support their child's development at home.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding, how she evaluates her practice, children's progress and communication with parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as records of attendance, qualification certificates, assessments of children's learning and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection about their views on the quality of care and the information shared with them by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of signs that may suggest concerns about a child's welfare. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child and what action to take if there is an allegation against a person living or working on the premises. The childminder has also read relevant guidance on a number of different child protection matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty. She is now able to identify and report concerns linked to these matters. The childminder seeks views from parents to develop her practice. She obtains extra resources to help children's development after asking parents how she can offer better support. The childminder works well with parents and other agencies to support children with special educational needs. These children make good progress from when they start in her care. The childminder identifies relevant training to improve the quality of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities that are accessible and appropriate for the children's age. She follows children's interests well and helps children to develop their confidence. Children tell the childminder about the resources that they want to play with. The childminder uses her knowledge of children to ask challenging questions from activities chosen to help children learn. She asks a child how many jigsaws they have made. The childminder praises the child when he counts them and explains the correct amount. Children enjoy learning, they spend long periods of time focusing on activities and seek praise from the childminder for their efforts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop their independence. She encourages children to do things for themselves. Older children are able to put on their own shoes. They also go to the toilet on their own and wash their hands before lunch. The childminder provides a safe and clean environment that children enjoy playing and learning in. She supervises children well, meeting their individual welfare needs. The childminder effectively teaches children to be kind to others. Older children say 'thank you' when they receive support finding their shoe. The childminder provides regular outdoor play, helping children to make good physical progress through exercise. Older children are able to throw balls accurately and at a fast pace.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to reach a typical stage of development for their age. She plans activities that help prepare children for school. The childminder helps children to develop good attention spans. She encourages older children to engage in listening to longer stories. The childminder keeps children's interest by asking them questions about the story, heaping them with praise if they answer. The childminder extends children's learning further, asking them to recall when their shadows were bigger than them during a walk. Children spread their arms wide, showing a good understanding of mathematical language and the world. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. Their speech has caught up to an expected level since being in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252447 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10084316 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 18 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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