Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a stimulating, homely environment with lots of good quality equipment. This is age-appropriate, very well set out and accessible for children so that they can make independent choices.  The childminder is well aware of the differences in children's abilities and provides a good variety of planned and spontaneous activities, both inside and outside the home. Consequently, all children make good progress in their learning.  Children are very happy and settled. They have well-established sleep routines, share and play cooperatively with others and are well supported in learning.  Young children are eager to practise talking, confidently trying out new words, skilfully supported by the childminder. The childminder regularly reviews children's language development to extend the number of words they can say.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's next developmental steps are not always specifically shared with parents to extend children's continued learning at home.  The childminder has completed a review of her provision and has identified some targets for improvement. These are at too early a stage to assess the impact of these improvements on children's learning.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities the children were doing and talked with the children to ask their views.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the premises and sampled a range of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and administration of medication.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's development and progress and checked this in the children's development files and records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at written feedback from parents about the care of their children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and child aged two years, in a detached, three storey house. The home is in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor, with toilet, is available to minded children. In addition, one bedroom and the bathroom on the first floor and the study and bathroom on the second floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and has a car available for outings. She visits local toddler groups. There are also parks and shops nearby.

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Information about the setting

There are currently six children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and is working towards an early years childcare qualification.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 monitor targets from the review of practice, to assess the impact on improving outcomes for children

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 use information from observations and assessments of children's learning to develop more effective ways of supporting parents to continue their child's learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder knows the children well. She seeks good information from parents when children first start her provision so that she can meet their learning and care needs well. She works with 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage' to plan activities and ensure that these meet children's learning needs and follow their interests. The childminder knows that the children are making good progress, especially in their personal, social and emotional development as they settle into the provision. She uses her childcare knowledge to monitor their development and to note how they are doing. The childminder establishes daily routines with the children so that they feel secure. For example, after lunch, young children choose a special book to read with the childminder before settling down for an afternoon nap. Children show that they are confident and relaxed in the setting, asking for specific crayons for their colouring, or choosing the

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who attend

Children take part in regular outings that promote their understanding of the world very well. For example, they visit the local park and nearby country park. They feed the ducks, geese and guinea fowl or learn about the different trees. On other occasions children go to a soft play centre where they can practise climbing and jumping. They particularly enjoy the ball pool. The children look at different festivals and events, with the childminder. They are currently learning about 'shepherds and angels' as part of the Christmas theme. Children use a wide range of craft materials, such as in activities linked to Christmas. They have made calendars, Christmas tree cards, and are enjoying reading a story about the 'donkey's journey'. Children learn about other festivals, such as Diwali and begin to say 'hello' in a range of other languages. This helps children learn about different cultures.

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who attend

Children are very settled as they play happily with favourite toys. The childminder sits with them and supports them in their play. She has a shoe box of resources for children to choose an item linked to a nursery rhyme. The childminder chants the rhyme 'what's in the box'. Children, confidently join in, they tap on the box and wait for the childminder to open the lid. They eagerly choose a star for 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' or a glove with little ducks on it, excitedly singing 'quack quack'. The childminder skilfully supports young children to take it in turns to choose an item from the box. Consequently, children learn to behave well and enjoy active participation. Children are learning to talk confidently and clearly and the childminder listens carefully to what they say. This gives them plenty of time and space to express themselves. The childminder has good tracking systems to monitor children's language development and shares any new words that they have learnt,

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who attend

Children are making good progress across all areas of learning, which ensures that they are gaining the necessary skills in readiness for pre-school and school. The childminder uses a variety of documentation, such as daily diaries, tracker books and learning journals, to record children's development. Through these observations, photographs and children's art work the childminder makes assessments of children's progress. These provide clear evidence that children are making good progress and enable the childminder to identify next steps in the children's development. However, these next steps are not always fully shared with parents to help them know how they can support their child's continued learning at home.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are very confident, happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. A wide range of resources are freely available. These are relevant to children's age, stage of development and interests. This helps to promote children's independence and encourages them to direct their own learning. This helps them make a smooth transition, for example, to pre-school or school. Children respond well to the childminder's requests, such as washing their hands before having a snack of raisins.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides an exciting range of opportunities for children to be active. They have daily access to her garden, or to a local park where they can climb, play football, and play on the swings or slide. The childminder successfully supports children's learning about exercise being good for their health. She works with parents to ensure children have meals and drinks to meet their individual needs and preferences. Drinks are freely available and the childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. These always incorporate a wide range of vegetables, promoting children's understanding about healthy eating.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children develop an awareness of safe practices as they are regularly involved in emergency evacuation drills. The childminder further develops their awareness of safety, for example, as she explains why they must not try to climb on the stairgate. The childminder follows robust hygiene procedures and has separate bed linen for each child to help prevent the spread of infection. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and has relevant documentation. Prior consent for medication is in place and this helps protect children's health and welfare.

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provision

The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding of her responsibilities to help protect children's welfare. A wide range of policies and procedures are in place and regularly updated. Parents are provided with copies of these policies, which keep them informed about the service provided. Written risk assessments and daily checks are completed and children cannot leave the premises unattended. This helps to effectively protect children's safety and well-being.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has implemented good systems to observe and assess children's learning and development. The childminder uses this information to adapt planning for individual children's next steps. Overall, the childminder plans a wide range of varied and challenging learning experiences to enable children to make good progress.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are good and effective systems are in place to ensure continuity of care through the use of daily diaries, phone calls, and daily chats about children's overall care and learning progress. Parents state 'I really like the detailed explanation of what my child has done', 'Just want to say thank you as my child has progressed a lot whilst in your care' and 'You have made it a lot easier for me to leave them whilst I am at work because I know they are enjoying their day with you'. The childminder shows a good understanding of the benefits of sharing relevant information with other practitioners and agencies, to ensure continuity of care.

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provision

The childminder has made a good start to her childcare provision in the short time she has been caring for children. She is keen to develop the service she provides and is currently undertaking an early years qualification to develop her knowledge and skills further. The childminder has undertaken a review of her provision and the service she provides, including how well she meets the learning needs of the children. She has identified areas for improvement and targeted these to have the most benefit for the children currently attending. The review of this is in the early stages and the childminder has yet to re- assess her provision for the difference these changes have made to improving children's learning and progress.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444306 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 893186 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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

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Type of provision

Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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