Kirby, Nicola Dawn

Inspection date 10 April 2019 Previous inspection date 12 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 childminder attends training courses as a way to strengthen her practice. A recent course has helped to deepen her understanding of how children learn outdoors, particularly boys. For example, she offers children brushes and water to make marks, to help develop their literacy skills. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, when children first start, she offers them taster sessions. Children become familiar with the childminder and her home. Younger children give the childminder cuddles and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's progress. For example, she provides them with a written summary showing their child's achievements and levels of learning. This helps parents to understand how their children are progressing. n The childminder offers parents ideas and suggestions about how they can continue to

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This provision is good

support their children's learning at home. For example, to promote consistency when children begin to use the toilet on their own. Children make good progress from their starting points in all aspects of their learning. n The childminder supports younger children's mathematical development effectively. For example, she shows them how to fix two bricks together. Children show good levels of concentration and watch closely. After they take the bricks apart they work out how to fit them back together again. n The childminder reflects on her provision and gathers feedback from parents. However, she has not yet identified ways to drive her reflection further to improve outcomes for children. n Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt planned activities to meet the different learning needs of individual children.

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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 reflection more effectively to help raise the quality of the provision and outcomes for children to the highest level n strengthen the planning of activities to support the different learning needs of individual children and help them to make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 throughout the inspection. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the signs of possible abuse. She knows where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder completes safety checks when taking children on outings and of her home. Children play in a safe environment. In addition, she teaches children to manage their own safety, such as how to cross the road when they walk in the street. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures. She shares these with parents, so they know how she promotes children's safety. The childminder offers children a wide range of resources that are organised to meet children's individual needs. For example, she provides toys at a low level for younger children to access, promoting their independence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She observes and monitors children's development and identifies what they need to learn next. When children first start, she finds out information from parents about children's prior learning. This helps her to find out what children already know and can do, so she can support children to make good progress from the start. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, when children empty a pot, she says 'all gone'. The childminder uses simple words that younger children copy. Children develop their understanding of words and extend their vocabulary. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be creative. She offers them craft resources and encourages children to use their imagination to create their own artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. She ensures that children have opportunities for daily fresh air and physical exercise. In her garden, children have opportunities to play on a slide, ride on toys and to walk along a beam. Children develop their balance and coordination. The childminder encourages children to help her to bake. For example, children mix ingredients together to make pancakes. They develop their understanding of how food is made. Children help the childminder to plant and grow potatoes and beans. They develop their knowledge of what plants need to grow. The childminder supports children to develop their personal and social skills. For example, she takes them to toddler groups and encourages them to mix and make relationships with other children. Children learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children reach typical levels of development for their age. Children develop well in preparation for their eventual move on to school. They show an awareness of similarities and differences. For example, younger children use sign language when they say the words 'please' and 'pig'. Children develop a good understanding of the world. They view images of different traditions and beliefs on the internet that helps to extend their understanding of their own and other's cultures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434177 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065342 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Worksop. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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