Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 29 July 2019 Previous inspection date 5 February 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has worked hard since her last inspection to address the weaknesses identified in her practice. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder completes risk assessments for activities and outings. She regularly checks the environment and removes any hazards. This helps keep children safe as they play. n Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy their time at her home. They seek her out during play to share their experiences and snuggle into her as she reads stories to them. Children's emotional well-being is exceedingly well supported in the childminder's care. n Children benefit from regular trips and outings that allow them to use their physical skills, build up wider friendships and develop their social skills. These help to create the foundations for later life experiences, such as starting school. n The childminder provides a range of experiences that support children's play well and

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This provision is good

encourage them to express their thoughts and ideas. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children are familiar with the daily routines and demonstrate good levels of independence as they take on the responsibility of small tasks. For example, they help to set up craft activities and dress themselves in dressing-up outfits. n The childminder does not plan for her own professional development in order to raise her knowledge and understanding to the highest possible levels. n The methods to engage parents in their children's learning are not as successful as possible.

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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 plan more opportunities for professional development to raise knowledge and understanding to the highest possible levels n share information with parents about their children's individual next steps for learning and how they can support learning at home.

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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 reviewed 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended training to update her knowledge and understanding of local child protection procedures. For example, she knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. Since attending this training, she recognises how this has helped her. She has shared the knowledge she has gained with parents regarding keeping children safe with use of the internet. The childminder has started to reflect on the quality of her provision as part of her process of evaluation. She talks to parents and seeks their feedback. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. They speak very highly about the childminder and her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children well. She provides a good variety of activities and play opportunities to motivate children. This helps them to be active learners and achieve positive outcomes in learning. The childminder ensures children have access to a broad selection of learning experiences, both inside and outdoors. She teaches literacy and mathematical skills effectively. For instance, the childminder promotes counting and learning about colours and numbers through everyday activities and routines. She talks to children and asks many questions. The childminder encourages them to think and gives them plenty of time to respond. She keeps parents well informed about their child's day through discussions and daily contact books. The childminder has formed good links with local schools and other provisions to help provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They gain a good understanding of sharing and taking turns. The childminder encourages the use of good manners. She gives children plenty of praise for their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. Children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. They follow good hygiene procedures, for example they wash their hands before eating and after messy play. When using pipe cleaners, the childminder explains about the sharp ends, so the children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder follows well-established policies and procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and interested in broad range of activities and make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop their early mathematical skills as they access puzzles and are developing a good understanding of shape, space and size. Children develop strong communication and language skills. They talk about past and present events in their own lives. Children develop new physical skills and learn to concentrate. For example, they carefully thread painted pasta onto pipe cleaners to make bracelets. Children are self-confident and proudly show off their achievements to adults. They develop good listening skills as they have stories read to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252821 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10097484 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers 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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