Childminder EY399739

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 July 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to provide Ofsted with necessary information to to ensure that any persons who live on the premises are suitable. n The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children's prior learning and achievements when they first start.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she uses simple words when she speaks to younger children. The childminder repeats words back to children so they hear the correct pronunciation. n The childminder shares information with parents about children's development. This helps them to understand what their children are learning and how they are developing. The childminder supports parents to continue their children's learning at home. For example, she encourages them to read stories to their children. n The childminder extends her professional development. For example, she researches childcare on the internet. This helps to deepen her understanding of how to provide plenty of opportunities for children to be physically active and to be creative in their play. n All children, including those in receipt of funding, work at typical levels of development

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It has the following strengths

for their age. Some children make better progress in some aspects of their learning. n The childminder uses a variety of ways to help children to feel emotionally secure. One example of this is inviting children to attend settling-in sessions when they first start. This helps children to become familiar with the childminder and for her to get to know them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date provide Ofsted with the necessary information to enable the required checks to be carried out, to ensure that any persons who live on the premises are suitable. 17/07/2019

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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 gather information about children's prior learning and achievements from all parents to help plan more precisely for children when they first start.

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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 discussions with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to enable the required checks to be carried out for all persons who live on the childminding premises. However, she ensures that they are not left alone with children. Therefore, children's safety is not compromised. That said, the childminder does know the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's safety or welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shares information about children's achievements with other early years settings and schools they attend. This helps to promote consistency in their learning and development. However, she does not obtain enough information from parents about children's abilities when they first start, to secure her assessments of children's learning even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She uses observations and assessments to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder shows younger children how to use cups to fill containers. Children copy her and demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, when younger children show her a bunch of keys, she counts them slowly, encouraging children to copy her. This contributes to children's understanding of number. When children fill containers with sand, she says, 'fill it to the top' and 'it is full'. This helps to promote children's understanding of space and measure. The childminder has made changes to the environment for children since her last inspection. For example, she has increased the range of role-play experiences. Children play in a pretend shop and show their imaginative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to provide Ofsted with necessary information about people living in her home do not have a significant impact on children's welfare. The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She praises children's achievements. This helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to share toys and resources. She gives them gentle reminders to use good manners. Children behave well. The childminder talks to children about the benefits of fruit and vegetables when they play with them in their role play. This helps children to learn about nutritious foods. The childminder encourages children to be independent and to make choices about what they would like to eat. For example, children choose which fruit they would like for a snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate their understanding of technology. Younger children know how to operate equipment and show an interest in toys with buttons and simple mechanisms. Children show good physical skills. They confidently climb through tunnels on the ground. Children begin to demonstrate their creative skills. When younger children hear music, they move their bodies from side to side to the rhythm. Children listen well and follow instructions. They develop valuable skills in preparation for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399739 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065311 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 7 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides 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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Registers

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