Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 1 May 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 forms strong bonds with the children, who are happy and settled in her care. The childminder is caring, affectionate and very attentive to children's individual needs. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder is a good role model. She uses effective ways to promote positive behaviour. The childminder joins in with children's play to help them understand about sharing and taking turns with toys. Children behave well and play happily with each other. n The childminder takes children to different groups and places of interest locally. This helps to extend children's understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the community. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses an effective observation and monitoring system to keep track of children's development. She quickly identifies and addresses any gaps in their development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Regular conversations help to ensure that parents know about their children's learning. This helps to meet children's individual needs and provides good two-way communication between the childminder and parents. n The childminder continually reflects on her provision and identifies areas for development. For example, she plans to provide more activities in the garden for those children who prefer to play outside. n On occasion, the childminder asks children questions in quick succession and does not provide them with the time that they need to think about and express their ideas in their own words.

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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 provide children with the time that they need to think about and respond to questions, to help them express their ideas in their own words.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. 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. She discussed children's assessments, their learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through comments provided by the childminder and written questionnaires completed by the parents and carers. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of qualification certificates. She also looked at documentation linked to the childminder's professional development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates and refreshes her knowledge through safeguarding training. She has a secure understanding of who to contact should she have a concern about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against herself or her household members. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development to help improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she has recently attended training about different approaches to learning. This has led to the childminder providing more resources to encourage children to explore and investigate by themselves. The childminder has effective working relationships with schools and other early years professionals. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly qualified and uses her knowledge of child development well to help promote children's learning. She is enthusiastic and passionate about her role. The childminder joins in with children's play and interacts in a very positive manner. Overall, she supports children's communication and language skills effectively. The childminder provides children with a running commentary of what they are doing and repeats words to help children pronounce them correctly. She plans a range of experiences to support children's development and to help them achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder knows children well and uses their interests to involve them in activities. For example, she encourages the children to use the musical instruments. Children become very motivated and engaged in their play. They have great fun banging the drum and shaking the shakers. Children listen to different sounds and their creativity is developed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children confidently explore a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources. They make decisions about their play and enjoy taking part in the range of activities on offer. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively through activities that develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn to follow good hygiene procedures, eat healthy foods and enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with consistent praise and encouragement which helps to raise their self- esteem. She encourages children to be helpful. Children tidy up and put their toys away when they have finished their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children acquire skills that support their continuous learning and help to prepare them for their eventual move to school. They demonstrate good levels of independence and concentration. Children develop good physical skills. Babies pull themselves up to standing and cruise around the furniture with confidence. Older children build towers with blocks and playfully knock them down. Babies and older children enjoy looking at books. They listen to stories well and older children anticipate what is coming next. This helps to develop their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541705 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10090410 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Heronridge, Nottingham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays, family holidays and at Christmas. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She 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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Registers

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