Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 30 July 2019 Previous inspection date 1 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is well qualified, knowledgeable and ambitious. She has a good understanding of how children learn. Children have a broad range of learning opportunities. This helps all children reach their full potential. n The childminder has good lines of communication with other settings that children attend. They share important information on the progress of children. This helps to promote consistency in learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents praise the childminder's service. Their written feedback describes the childminder as very understanding and a caring person. The children are excited to see the childminder every day. A parent describes their child as 'thriving'. n Children form close relationships with the childminder. Young children readily seek and receive comfort when needed. Older children happily become involved in a variety of activities as soon as they arrive.

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This provision is good

n All children make good progress from their different starting points. The childminder uses her detailed observations and assessments to plan age-appropriate next steps for children's learning. n Children behave well. The childminder provides them with gentle reminders to help them understand boundaries and acceptable behaviour. She is calm and patient and regularly praises children. This helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder helps to develop babies' language and communication skills. She uses soft tones in her voice, facial expressions, words and sounds to gain their attention. Babies respond with smiles and babbling. n The childminder does not always offer further opportunities for children to access and develop their skills in using everyday technology.

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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 broaden the range of opportunities to help children access and develop their skills in using information and communication technology.

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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 relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises and the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the action she must take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of her home. She removes potential hazards and is vigilant in her supervision of children. For example, when children are asleep, she checks on them at regular intervals. This helps to make sure they are safe and comfortable. The childminder reflects on her practice. She values parents' feedback on the service she provides. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in the childcare sector through online training. This helps her to build on her good teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very effective in observing and assessing children's learning. She uses this information well to plan what they need to learn next. Children access a good selection of toys and activities to promote their learning. The childminder joins in with children's play with enthusiasm. She extends their learning by asking a good range of questions and gives them plenty of time to respond. Children sing popular nursery rhymes, and the childminder encourages them to join in the actions. She encourages children to count and talks about colours and shapes as they play. This supports their early mathematical skills well. Children use their imaginative skills in different ways. For example, in role play they use a toy microphone and pretend to introduce imaginary friends. One child commented that she had been 'very brave and went to the dentist'. She explained that it is important to visit the dentist to help her look after her teeth.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents before their children start at the setting. This enables her to plan activities that meet the needs and interests of children. Furthermore, parents share their children's care routines. As a result, children soon settle in and gain a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder recognises when babies are hungry and tired. She gives them plenty of cuddles and responds to their needs as soon as possible. The childminder teaches children how to keep safe and healthy. She gives them clear messages about healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices. Older children help to prepare the food for snacks and lunch and learn to be independent. Mealtimes have a family feel to them as children sit around a table and talk about their day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well from their different starting points. They are at, or exceed, the levels of learning expected for their ages and stages of development. Children remain engaged in activities for extended periods of time. They develop the skills needed for their eventual move on to school. For example, children listen well and show that they understand questions and instructions. They concentrate and persevere at tasks and gain confidence in their abilities to socialise with others. Children write and link the letters of the alphabet to the sounds they represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479169 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10076125 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Elston, Newark. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family 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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