Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 7 May 2019 Previous inspection date 7 October 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 has built up very good relationships with parents. She provides regular and detailed feedback about children's routines, activities and achievements. Parents are kept well informed and are fully involved in their children's care and learning. n The childminder takes children to local groups where she helps them to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence. n Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. n The childminder shows a strong commitment and enthusiasm in providing a range of enjoyable and beneficial activities that contribute towards the good progress that children are making. n Children develop an understanding of diversity and the wider world. For example, they

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This provision is good

learn about the experiences, cultures and traditions of others. n Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about good hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of activities in the local community. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations of all children. She sets age-appropriate rules and boundaries and children respect these well. n The childminder's professional development plans are not targeted precisely enough to achieve and maintain an even higher quality of teaching. n The childminder does not make the most of the way that she tracks children's progress to accurately identify areas where a child may benefit from more-precise support or intervention.

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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 build on the already good practice and plan targeted professional development to help ensure teaching is at an even higher level n track children's progress more precisely, supporting their ongoing learning and development to the very highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has refreshed her understanding of safeguarding. She has a good knowledge of the different types of abuse and knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She identifies different ways of enhancing the care and learning she provides, for example developing the outdoor play area to improve opportunities for physical development and space for ride-on toys. The childminder shares information daily with parents about activities that their children have enjoyed. She helps them with ideas to support the continuity of learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children during their play. She assesses their learning to plan targeted activities to support their specific needs. The childminder interacts enthusiastically and joins in with children's play to help extend their learning. For example, she talks to the children constantly as they play. She repeats words and sounds they make back to them. This positively helps children to develop their early communication and language skills. The childminder sings popular songs that involve counting in sequence. This helps to support children's early mathematical development. The childminder successfully helps children to develop their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination. For instance, children enjoy posting shapes into a shape sorter and persevere with the task. Babies push buttons and turn knobs on toys to find out what happens and how things work. They enjoy looking at books and regularly visit the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

local library. This helps to promote their early reading skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to feel safe, secure and relaxed. She spends time getting to know the children through a gradual settling-in process. The childminder gains initial information from parents about their child's care needs and routines. She successfully manages these in her setting by following feeding times and sleep patterns. Children play safely under the childminder's continual supervision and guidance. A wide variety of age-appropriate resources are available for them to choose from and lead their own play. This is supported successfully by the childminder, who organises the environment well. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. She interacts with children at their level, supporting them to be independent from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident and curious learners. Babies learn through sensory play as they explore treasure baskets. Children begin to develop social skills. They show kindness to each other as they learn to share resources. Babies receive good levels of support as they learn to crawl and then walk. Children develop good listening and attention skills during story time and other planned activities. This helps them to develop the important skills necessary for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431872 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065338 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Gamston, Nottinghamshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She offers 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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