Childminder EY543521

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are active learners and are very well settled at the setting. The childminder is very positive and consistent in her approach and treats children with respect. Children form good bonds with the childminder. They confidently seek out her company and are eager to share their play with her. One of the aspirations the childminder offers is for children to spend plenty of time outside in the fresh air to promote their health. Children have a lovely time in the mud kitchen making leaf soup. This supports their sensory and creative development. The childminder takes children out and about to many different places to give them a variety of experiences. Children benefit from a safe and stimulating play environment in the childminder's well-organised and well-equipped home.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and make good progress in the childminder's home. They are keen to learn through a well-thought-out curriculum, which the childminder organises to follow their individual interests. Children are well behaved and polite. They listen carefully to the childminder and take turns and share resources well, developing positive relationships with each other. Children make good progress with their speech and language and are confident when communicating with adults and peers. They express their views and opinions with clarity and have a wide range of vocabulary. Children enjoy looking at books together and listening to stories.

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need to do better?

n Children develop their physical skills in preparation for writing. They explore with the play dough and use their finger muscles as they squeeze it They roll the dough to make wiggly worms and proudly show what they have made. Children make marks and talk about what they have drawn. They use their imaginations in role play as they use the doctors' and nurses' resources to make the childminder's ankle and wrist better. n Children develop curiosity about the world around them. They regularly visit nearby groups and places to help build their confidence away from the setting. Children have the opportunity to meet new people and develop an awareness of their surroundings. The childminder makes sure that she gives children different experiences that they may not have had before. n Children's early language skills are very well supported. The childminder responds to all attempts at communication. She models correct pronunciation

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need to do better?

and rephrases children's words into full sentences. Children develop good literacy skills. They snuggle up to the childminder and listen intently to her as she reads a story. She involves the children as she asks them questions about the pictures and the story. n The childminder offers children nutritious, home-cooked food that is well

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need to do better?

22 October 2019 balanced to promote healthy growth. She talks to children about the importance of physical activity and provides them with daily opportunities to exercise and enjoy fresh air. The childminder is consistent in helping children to learn the importance of good hygiene. For example, she encourages children to wash their hands at appropriate times. They have individual towels for hand drying to prevent cross-infection. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She keeps in regular contact with them throughout the day and shares photographs and observations of children's activities. Parents are very positive about the care and education their children receive. n Teaching is strong. The childminder has good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and uses this to create an exciting and diverse curriculum, across all areas of learning. As a result, all children make good progress overall.

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need to do better?

The only weak area is mathematics as the childminder misses opportunities to challenge children further in this area as they play. n The childminder makes ongoing assessments of children's achievements. She uses what she knows about their capabilities and interests to successfully plan activities that children enjoy. The childminder finds out from parents what children like doing at home, to broaden her understanding of what they need to learn next. n Children concentrate very well as they play. The childminder supports them to develop their personal skills, such as putting on their coats and shoes as they go out to play. Older children persevere as they manage to pull up their own zips. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as first aid. However, she has not recently undertaken professional development to help her firmly focus on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated regularly through attending training courses. She has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is also aware of wider safeguarding concerns and who to contact if concerned about a child in her care. Risk assessments are in place and updated on a regular basis. These include the many outings that children take part in, to assure their safety. The childminder is conscientious about helping children to manage risks safely for themselves.

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should:

n make best use of all opportunities to increase children's understanding of

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22 October 2019 mathematics as they play n seek out professional development that focuses on enhancing the quality of teaching and children's learning to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543521 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10099019 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 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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. n The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home that she uses with children and discussed how she operates her practice.

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Inspection activities

22 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

22 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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