Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 21 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 Good settling-in procedures help to ensure that children feel comfortable and at ease from the outset. The childminder sets a good example and gives clear messages to encourage children to develop positive attitudes and good behaviour. n The childminder is caring and positive with the children. She is attentive to their care needs and offers them affection and support when they need it. This contributes to children's development of good levels of self-esteem and emotional security. n Children benefit from an accessible learning environment filled with a wide selection of good-quality resources. They learn to be confident in making choices and decisions about their play. n The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures. This contributes towards her maintaining a safe and secure environment for children. n The childminder takes children to local groups where she helps them to develop good

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This provision is good

social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence. n The childminder does not consistently support parents to share information about children's prior skills and capabilities when they first start. n The programme for professional development is not yet highly focused or targeted on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start, to help plan even more precisely for their development from the outset n strengthen the programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. 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 thorough understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of the local referral procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She supervises children well and is vigilant to any changes at home. The childminder reflects on her practice and follows some plans for ongoing improvement. She has a good overview of her assistant's practice and ensures he attends relevant training. The childminder uses a variety of methods to keep parents up to date with their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences. This ensures children develop new skills and widen their knowledge. The childminder supports children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Outside, they carefully use spades to fill buckets with sand. They join the childminder to build with bricks and turn pages in books. The childminder provides activities that stimulate children's knowledge of the wider world. Children play imaginatively with dolls. They wrap them in blankets and learn to negotiate space as they push them around in toy buggies. The childminder supports children well while they play. Younger children are supported to develop their climbing skills and learn to feed themselves. The childminder encourages children to try different activities. She demonstrates how to use equipment correctly to support their involvement. The childminder monitors children's progress

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

effectively. She focuses her teaching to address any gaps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely, caring environment. She collects relevant information from parents about the care requirements of children. This enables the childminder to settle new children and meet their individual needs. Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and provides healthy meals. Children take part in a variety of physical activities. They access equipment in the garden and join in weekly music sessions with other children. Children learn to behave well. The childminder is a good role model and praises children often. This helps them gain confidence and positive self-esteem. The childminder supports children's growing independence. They learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as fetching their own shoes before going outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children are self-motivated in their play and are keen to join in with planned activities. They are eager to look at books and engage well with stories. They improve their dexterity as they use different tools and mark-making equipment. Children develop a positive awareness of early mathematical concepts. They learn to count and start to recognise shapes. Children learn to listen and follow simple instructions. They make independent choices in their play. Children have access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources and equipment. As a result, children show drive and determination and are eager to learn. Children develop a good range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537367 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10092097 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Newark, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is registered to work 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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Registers

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