Childminder EY476391

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a home-from-home environment. Children are happy, safe and secure in her care. They are well settled and show they are comfortable in their surroundings. They choose the toys they wish to play with and move confidently around the rooms. This is evident as they dress up as princesses and pretend to make dinner of mushrooms, pizza and strawberry ice cream. They share the dinner with the childminder, who encourages them to talk about what they are eating.

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The provision is good

Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are eager to join in the activities on offer. They behave well and play cooperatively with each other. For example, they share tools, such as glue spreaders, and wait patiently for the brown paint while making their houses for the 'Three Little Pigs'. Children are well motivated and excited. They explore different materials, such as straw and sticks, and use these in their creations.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children. She plans a variety of activities that the children enjoy taking part in to help promote their learning. Children benefit from this and thoroughly enjoy their singing session. They use actions and puppets to make the songs more enjoyable. They listen to the childminder and concentrate well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews her practice to identify areas for improvement. For example, she has developed activities outside. She has made a growing area and grown flowers and strawberries. Additionally, she has changed the layout of the toys to make them more accessible for the children. The childminder attends all mandatory training. However, she recognises that she has not actively sought out focused professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching to an outstanding level. n The childminder has a well-planned curriculum. She plans activities to enhance children's learning and follows their interests. She encourages children to learn through play. The childminder observes the children and assesses their development. She closes any gaps in their learning swiftly. The childminder teaches children who are learning English as an additional language well. She repeats words and explains instructions clearly. However, she does not always

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give children time to complete their activities before moving on to the next one. As a result, children do not always benefit from a full and positive learning experience. n Children have many opportunities to develop their literacy and mathematics. They count and sing number songs and recognise shapes in their play. They

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need to do better?

15 January 2020 listen well to stories and repeat rhymes. For instance, they learn the rhyme from the story of the 'Three Little Pigs'. They repeat it at appropriate times while the childminder reads the story to them. They anticipate what is coming next and retell the story. Children change the tone of their voice as they say, 'The big bad wolf is coming.' n The childminder ensures that children are frequently physically active. For example, they jump and skip around the lounge to music. They also have opportunities to play in the garden and to visit soft-play centres to enhance their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to use their personal skills. For example, they wash their hands before snack time and tidy away their plate and cup. n The childminder adopts a positive and supportive approach to children's behaviour and is a good role model. She interacts with children and joins in their

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play. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts to build on their increasing self-esteem and confidence. They are willing to have a go and try new things. This is evident when they explore the paint, using their fingers and smear it over the tray, showing great excitement as they giggle and laugh. n The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She has daily conversations with parents and explains to them what their children have been doing. The childminder finds out about the experiences children have at home and extends these to help develop their future learning. For example, she takes children on the bus to many group sessions. Children benefit from these as they mix with other children, which helps develop their social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She recognises the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about a child in her care. She understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made against her. The childminder ensures her knowledge remains up to date. She attends regular safeguarding training to find out about the wider issues of safeguarding children. The childminder promotes children's safety well. For example, she carries out checks of her home to help minimise any potential hazards.

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should:

n ensure children have enough time to complete activities, so that they benefit from the full learning experience n seek further ways to enhance professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476391 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10075859 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Strelley, Nottinghamshire. She operates her provision on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She is in receipt of funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. She spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's assessments, their learning and development, and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through written comments they had made. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including attendance records and evidence of the childminder's suitability checks. She discussed documentation linked to the childminder's professional development.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2020 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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