Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 25 April 2019 Previous inspection date 31 July 2017

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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 Records and documents needed for the efficient running of the setting are well maintained. The childminder has a good understanding of the types of situations that she is required to inform Ofsted about. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She seeks information from parents about children's care routines and starting points. This helps to give children a smooth transition into her care. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder and her assistant give children specific praise for their efforts. Children show an understanding of what is expected of them. The childminder encourages children to share, take turns and use good manners when they play. Children readily use 'please' and 'thank you' in their requests. n Children build strong attachments with the warm and caring childminder and her assistant. They seek them out for cuddles, to play and to share their achievements.

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This provision is good

Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's welcoming home. n The childminder has successful partnerships with other settings children attend. She shares information about children's progress well and finds out what they are learning. The childminder uses this information to support children's progress. n The childminder does not consistently use children's assessment information to precisely target their next steps in learning. n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to help her assistant strengthen his teaching.

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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 assessment information to precisely target the next steps in children's learning, to help accelerate their progress n evaluate and support the assistant's professional development more effectively to provide a sharper focus on teaching and learning, and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have recently completed a refresher course for safeguarding. They have a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and local safeguarding procedures. The childminder knows who to refer to if there is an allegation made against a member of her family or her assistant. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments. She uses these effectively to help her keep children safe. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of her assistant, parents and children when reviewing the setting. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. Written feedback from parents demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder. Parents comment positively about the provision and the close bonds their children have with the childminder and her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to help her provide enjoyable activities that motivate children in their learning. Children use their imaginations well. They enjoy pretending to be doctors, recreating experiences they are familiar with. The childminder successfully promotes children's language and communication skills. She involves herself in children's play and encourages them to try new words such as 'stethoscope' and 'syringe'. This helps build on children's growing vocabulary. Children demonstrate a good understanding of counting and numbers as they build towers from bricks. The childminder supports this aspect of their learning well. She introduces mathematical language, such as 'over' and 'under', 'bigger' and 'smaller', and 'more' and 'less'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder offers children healthy and nutritious snacks and freshly prepared home-cooked meals. Children are encouraged to develop their independence wherever possible. They learn good hygiene practices. They follow routines for handwashing, and older children attend to their own personal care needs. Children spend time outdoors during the day where they enjoy being active and energetic. They work cooperatively together to design and build dens to hide in.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or school. Children are confident and independent. They make many choices about their play and learning. Children of all ages enjoy listening to stories and focus for long periods of time as the childminder reads to them. Young children enthusiastically play musical instruments, joining in with familiar songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453713 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10102922 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Selston, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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