Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 12 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 understands how children learn and how to assess their development. She provides a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated play and learning. n Children enjoy lots of individual attention, which helps them to feel safe and secure and build positive relationships with the childminder. n The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and ensures they are fully informed about their children's day and development. This effective two-way flow of information aids children's care and learning. n Parents comment positively about the childminder's service. They explain their children are happy and safe in the childminder's care. n The childminder sets clear and realistic boundaries. She acts as a positive role model and is calm and sensitive in her approach. This means that children quickly learn right from wrong and what is expected of them. n The childminder works well with other professionals involved in children's lives and with

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This provision is good

staff in other settings they attend. There is consistency in the care and teaching children receive. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to access materials to fully develop their early writing skills. n The childminder does not make the best use of her outdoor area to provide a stimulating learning experience for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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 ensure children have enough opportunities to develop their early writing skills n provide a wider variety of interesting and stimulating experiences for children who prefer playing and learning outdoors, to help children extend their learning.

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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 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 can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has up-to-date safeguarding policy and procedures in place, with guidance of how to report allegations. The childminder has successfully made improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has strengthened her information sharing so parents regularly share what they know about their children's learning at home. The qualified childminder accurately identifies her strengths. She considers and acts on areas for development. For example, she has enhanced her assessment methods so she has a deeper understanding of where children are in their development. She explores different ways to enhance her professional skills. For example, she attends childminder network meetings and various training workshops to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

enhance her practice with new ideas for activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the interests, skills and abilities of each child in her care. She establishes clear starting points for their learning and successfully identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder makes accurate observations of children's learning and uses these to plan their next steps. The childminder develops children's language and communication skills effectively. She encourages younger children to repeat words clearly and teaches them new vocabulary. For example, as they find play food in a box, children name the foods they know and the childminder helps them to say the new words correctly. Children concentrate hard on their tasks and solve problems themselves. For example, they share strawberries out between three people, ensuring that each person has the same amount. They count to check and add another piece when they realise there is not enough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and benefit from regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and local parks. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children and provides them with praise to boost their confidence in their own abilities. She consistently models the use of good manners. Children readily use 'please' and 'thank you' in their requests. The childminder ensures that the environment is secure and welcoming for the children and parents. She carries out effective risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home. Children develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, when they make cakes they discuss that an adult opens the oven as it is hot.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and demonstrate typical development for their age. They develop mathematical skills as they count and identify numbers, shapes and sizes. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their self- care. They follow routines for handwashing and attend to their personal hygiene. This helps them to learn the skills needed for the next stages in their learning and development, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254861 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10078888 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Basford area of Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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