Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 21 January 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder focuses strongly on reviewing the quality of her provision. She actively seeks the views of children and their parents and uses these alongside her own observations to target further improvements. For example, the childminder has redesigned part of her garden area and purchased resources to increase the range of play experiences available to children. n The childminder is a positive role model who shares her clear expectations for good behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. This supports children's emotional well-being. n The childminder responds to children's spontaneous requests and provides activities that children are interested in. This results in high levels of participation during the activities on offer. n The childminder provides children with regular praise for their achievements, which helps to boost their self-esteem and makes them feel valued.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has good knowledge of the individual children in her care. She knows their strengths and areas for personal development. n The childminder provides continuous emotional support for children as they experience different life events such as changing year groups at school or taking exams. Children show that they are confident and settled in the environment. n Parents are very complimentary of the childminder in their written feedback. They say their children are very happy in her care and that they are pleased with the activities and experiences that the childminder provides. n The childminder has built good relationships with the local school children attend. However, she is not fully successful in finding out about all children's learning and, occasionally, misses opportunities to plan activities to complement their day at school.

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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 systems to continuously share information with the school that children attend, to promote complementary learning experiences for all children.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with children and the childminder at various times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. 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 understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and explains how she would act promptly on any concerns. She has a clear understanding of how to assess and minimise potential hazards both at home and during outings, including the walk to and from school. All required documentation, including policies and procedures and written permission from parents, is in place. The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her identify further ways of improving her practice. She uses childminder forums and training opportunities to extend her knowledge. For example, she has used her learning from training about managing children's behaviour to review how she responds to children's conflicts and debates.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has provided a welcoming and stimulating environment for children of all ages. Designated areas are well designed for children to access a wide variety of activities. For example, children can play ball games on the large lawned area or spend time reading in the family lounge. In addition, they can sit and chat with their friends on the decking area and take part in arts and crafts at the dining table. The childminder encourages the children to think critically and solve problems for themselves. For example, children identify the ball doesn't bounce on grass and want to use the decking area. They realise this is a crowded space, and therefore not safe. The childminder supports a discussion between the children, allowing them time to talk through the options and agree their own solution. The children agree a compromise as they move spaces and everyone is happy. Children are confident to speak in a familiar group as they

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has built extremely positive bonds with the children. Children comment that 'she is the best childminder you will ever know'. Children are extremely well- mannered and polite. They ask for help when required and show they feel comfortable in the childminder's care. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides a good range of nutritious and healthy snacks that children enjoy. Recently, the children have been exploring the sugar content in products that they eat and one child asks for sugar-free jelly, commenting he is 'sugar savvy'. The childminder supports children to be independent. They self-select their snack and pour their own drinks. The climbing frame, slide and trampoline provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They learn control of their bodies as they climb and balance, while also enjoying physical exercise. When the childminder needs to answer the door the children

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

have to stop bouncing on the trampoline. They know that this is because the childminder cannot supervise them at this time and they need to stay safe. Children show respect for the rules and boundaries in the setting and are positive role models to each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428983 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10071117 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Wollaton, Nottinghamshire. She operates Monday to Friday, term-time only, offering wraparound care before and after school.

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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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