Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 13 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 Children make good progress in their development. The childminder has a good understanding of how to encourage the next steps in their learning. For example, she ensures there are a wide variety of mark-making opportunities to support children's literacy skills. n Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. For example, children choose to make tea and take care with the china cups. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. n The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour and she sets age- appropriate rules and boundaries. This contributes towards children being responsive and they behave well. n The childminder works closely with parents. They share information daily, which helps to support children's well-being, learning and development. Parents' written feedback is

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This provision is good

highly complimentary of the childminder. They state that they are happy with the care and teaching she provides. n The childminder reflects on her practice so that she can develop and implement ideas for further improvement. She has used training effectively to develop her philosophy regarding how children learn. For example, she implements recent training regarding children's attachment by developing close and meaningful relationships with children. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to adapt planned activities more effectively to fully support all children's participation. n The childminder does not consistently give children opportunities to find ways to solve problems themselves.

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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 explore ways to fully support all children's participation during activities, to help extend their individual attention levels n enhance opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves.

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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 children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows exactly who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has used training opportunities effectively to ensure her knowledge remains up to date and includes wider safeguarding issues. She works very closely with her co-childminder to monitor the progress individual children make. The childminder implements plans that help to ensure all children make good progress. Regular meetings with her co-childminder help her to accurately identify aspects of practice for further development and plan future training opportunities. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home and garden and while on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides a stimulating environment for children. They enjoy playing independently and freely choose from the range of resources available to them. For example, they use planks to create ramps for their cars to roll down. Children proudly interact with the childminder, engaging her in their fun. The childminder recognises children's preferences and ensures resources are available that help to inspire them to learn. For example, she promotes opportunities that help children to develop their sensory skills. Children become absorbed in using real crockery to make tea and talk about different smells. Children use lemon squeezers to remove the juice from fruit, enhancing their small-muscle skills. The childminder encourages children's curiosity. For example, she shows them caterpillars that are nearly ready to hatch into butterflies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps to boost children's self-esteem effectively, for example through purposeful praise and encouragement. She models good behaviour and manners. Children learn to respect one another and show tolerance and consideration for their friends. They enjoy eating healthy snacks and nutritious meals. The childminder talks to children about healthy foods that help them grow. She encourages children to develop their physical skills. For example, children use ride-on toys in the garden. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities. For example, they balance along wooden planks in the garden with care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. They develop skills to support their early writing using a range of resources, such as chalks, outside. Children develop good social skills and are confident and independent. For example, they explore the different play spaces self-assuredly and make their own choices about what they want to do. The childminder supports children to develop good mathematical understanding. For example, they correctly count the pieces of fruit the caterpillar has eaten in a familiar story. The childminder uses resources well to develop children's understanding of number and recognition of numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540779 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10089879 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with a co- childminder.

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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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