Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 21 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 contributes well to children's developing communication and language skills. She introduces new words, such as 'dolphin', as children explore small world toys. When children say words, the childminder models the correct pronunciation for them to repeat appropriately. n The childminder provides the children with a good range of accessible resources that helps them to play and explore independently. She places high emphasis on helping to promote children's imagination and role play. For example, toddlers enjoy playing with a knights' castle. n Children show they are very settled and have a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They form very close emotional attachments with the childminder and respond happily to her friendly and caring approach. n Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They gain the key skills they need to be ready for pre-school and then school. They begin to learn to

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This provision is good

take turns and share toys with their peers. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them up to date with their child's day through daily chats and regularly shares her learning records with the parents. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care and well-being. Parents speak highly of the childminder, commenting she is 'kind, loving and supportive'. Further comments include, 'it is a home away from home'. n Sometimes, the childminder does not monitor children's progress rigorously enough to ensure the support she provides is sharply focused to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder regularly shares good practice with other childminders, however, she has not yet fully explored different ways to build even further on her skills, knowledge and practice to help children make even better progress.

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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 systems used to monitor and track children's development to ensure the support provided is sharply focused, to help them make the best possible progress n consider ways to focus professional development, to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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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 several 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 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection and the signs to be concerned about in relation to a child's welfare. Furthermore, she knows how to refer any concerns she may have. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment. She helps children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder gently reminds the children that throwing compost might hurt if it gets into someone's eyes. The childminder has well-organised policies and procedures that she uses to help underpin her knowledge and practice. She accurately identifies her strengths and knows areas she would like to develop. Parents contribute to the evaluation process through annual questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She enthusiastically joins in with their play. The childminder encourages children to develop their small- muscle skills. She demonstrates how to join wooden pieces together to create a train track. The childminder has a good understanding of how to differentiate activities to suit the ages of the children taking part, for example when planting seeds. She encourages younger children to use their hands to fill pots, contributing to their sense of touch. Toddlers use spoons to fill pots, which helps promote their hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to help children count as they play, she asks 'how many do you have there?'

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive individualised care and attention and the childminder knows the children's routines very well. She recognises when the children begin to get tired and ready for a sleep. The childminder is a good role model, she offers praise for good behaviour and gives clear guidance and instructions. This contributes to children's good behaviour for their age and they learn to play harmoniously with peers. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles, such as washing their hands after playing outside and before eating meals. She provides healthy, fresh fruit for snack, which contributes to them eating a healthy diet. The childminder provides good opportunities for fresh air and physical play in her garden and through regular visits to local parks. The childminder gives children the opportunity to socialise with other adults and children. They thoroughly enjoy visits to local playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an interest in simple technology, such as pressing buttons on 'dinosaurs' to make their eyes light up. Toddlers develop good physical skills. They run around the garden and kick a ball accurately. Younger children use role play imaginatively with dolls, putting them to bed and covering them with a blanket. All children show high levels of confidence, especially around visitors. They regularly chat to visitors and include them in their play. Children learn about the natural world. For example, they plant seeds and learn that they need water to grow. When children reach the age of two, they achieve typical levels of development and often make better than typical progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543690 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10090374 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Fernwood, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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