Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 25 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 June 2015

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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 supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she repeats words that children say. This helps them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. Younger children copy her when she names different animals, such as a 'penguin'. This helps them to learn new words. n The childminder identifies her strengths and gathers feedback from parents about her provision. She makes improvements to equipment and resources to promote children's physical skills. Children move their bodies forwards and backwards when they go through a tunnel on the ground. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. For example, she encourages children to take turns when they play a game. The childminder reminds children to use good manners. Children are polite and behave well. n Children know the routine of the day and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's care. For example, children put their belongings such as coats, bags

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This provision is good

and artwork into their own box. n Parents comment positively about the childminder and say that their children settle quickly in her care. n Children demonstrate good literacy skills. For example, when the childminder reads them a story, older children say the last words in a sentence. Children listen well and develop skills for future learning and for their eventual move on to school. n Occasionally, the childminder does not always support children to extend their learning so they can achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder does not gather enough information from parents to help her to identify what children already know and can do when they first start, to help plan more precisely for their learning.

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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 teaching skills so that every opportunity is used to extend children's learning and maximise the experiences they receive n encourage parents to share their knowledge of what their children know and can do when they first start, to help plan more precisely for children's learning from the outset.

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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 about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder undertakes continuous professional development and extends her knowledge of how children develop. She reads childcare books that help her to deepen her understanding of how to support children to develop their confidence. This is demonstrated as the childminder adapts her teaching to encourage children to lead their own play and offers suggestions and ideas when necessary. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs of abuse and where to report any concerns she may have regarding children's safety and welfare. The childminder provides parents with information about children's development. She works with parents to support children's learning in the setting and at home. The childminder shares children's achievements with other early years settings children also attend. This helps to promote consistency in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and identifies what children need to learn next. She helps children to develop their understanding of how to use different tools. For example, the childminder shows and talks to children about how to use a magnifying glass to make objects look bigger. Children use the magnifying glass to search for insects in the garden. The childminder helps children to make links and connections in their learning. For example, after children find ants in the garden, she reads them a story about a caterpillar. This helps children to learn about living creatures. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she shows younger children how to count four dots on a ladybird. She asks older children to do this by themselves. They confidently count to eight and show their understanding of numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out information from parents about children's care needs, such as sleep patterns and daily routines. Further to this, she offers children taster sessions when they first start. This helps her to promote children's emotional well-being. The childminder obtains information about children's dietary and medical requirements when they first start. This helps her to meet their good health needs. The childminder offers children nutritious snacks and meals. She shows the children, and talks to them about, fruit they see in favourite storybooks. This helps children to learn about healthy foods. The childminder ensures that children drink frequently in hot weather to keep themselves hydrated. This contributes to their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. This includes children who are in receipt of funded early education. Children are independent. Older children dress themselves and manage their own toileting needs. Younger children begin to feed themselves at mealtimes. Children show an awareness of rules and boundaries. For example, younger children close a safety gate behind the childminder when she moves from the kitchen into the playroom. This shows that they understand that they are not to go in the kitchen on their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254877 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10106214 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 12 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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