Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 21 August 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 has made positive improvements since her last inspection. She now carefully monitors children's learning and development. This enables her to track children's development and plan effectively for their next steps. Therefore, she has a good overview of the progress children make. n Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. This supports children to make good progress. n The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. She consistently praises them to help build their self-esteem and confidence. As a result, children are confident and happy in the childminder's care. They form close bonds and request help and reassuring cuddles from the childminder when needed. n The childminder provides a safe environment. This helps children to be protected and

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This provision is good

to feel secure. The childminder skilfully supports and encourages children's participation in care routines. They feel proud to achieve things by themselves. Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to children about her expectations for behaviour and why they are important. n The qualified childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides. The childminder has recently accessed relevant, targeted professional development. Consequently, she demonstrates a good ability to observe and assess children's progress. n During some activities, the childminder does not consistently build upon the skills children need to learn next, to raise their achievements to an even higher level. n The childminder does not always obtain enough information about children's

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This provision is good

developmental starting points, to help plan their learning fully from the outset.

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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 consistently build upon children's next steps in learning to support them to make the best possible progress n gain more detailed information from parents to help identify children's needs and developmental starting points.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues, including relevant changes to current legislation. She knows how to act and respond should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home and garden and while on outings. As a result, children are safe. Good systems are in place to track the progress children make over time. The childminder analyses this information well and uses it to identify areas where children may require additional support, to narrow any possible gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a wide choice of toys and resources to support children's learning. She provides interesting and enjoyable activities that encourage children's participation and engagement well. For example, the childminder encourages babies to explore a range of sensory toys. This helps to develop their concentration. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about textures. She models language as they play with sand and flour to describe what they are feeling. The childminder encourages children to develop their finger muscles well. For example, she shows babies how to squash balls of sand. The childminder reads stories and names objects in pictures as she shares books. This supports babies' communication skills as they babble back to her. The childminder uses the environment well. This enables babies to develop their physical skills as they have space to crawl and practise standing. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder shares ideas for promoting children's development with parents. This supports continuity in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder. They are well mannered and confident individuals who show an interest in other adults. Children confidently engage with visitors and share their toys with them. They learn about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn appropriate skills that will help them in their future learning. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Babies are keen to explore the environment and discover how resources work. For example, they use brushes and sponges to make marks with water, supporting their early literacy skills. Babies develop good relationships with the childminder. They show a keen interest in books. Babies listen when the childminder reads them stories and enjoy exploring the textures in the pictures. They learn about their body as they find their nose after pointing to the teddy bear's nose.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252570 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10070806 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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