Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/12/2012 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

 Children are offered good opportunities to extend their learning which are pertinent to their interests and stage of development. This is because the childminder has a good and secure understanding of child development and successfully implements the Early Years Foundation Stage framework into her practice.  Children are forming warm and secure attachments with the childminder. They are settled, happy and show good levels of concentration in their play.  Children are protected well. The childminder implements effective practice to minimise hazards to children. As a result, children explore in a safe and homely environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The sharing of some information about children's achievements at home is variable, and therefore, the consistency of children's learning is not exemplary.  Children's speaking skills are sometimes hindered because they are not always given time to think of a response because the childminder is keen to answer questions for them.

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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 spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection within various rooms of the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents as discussed with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a selection of documentation including the childminder's self- evaluation document, children's 'Learning Journeys', planning documentation, written policies and children's records.

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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 four children, two adult children and two children aged 13 and eight-years-old in a house in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire and uses the whole of the ground floor and the rear garden for childminding. The family have seven rabbits and one puppy. The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge on child learning and development as she is completing a BA degree in Early Years. She attends local community resources, such as physical activities and a carer and toddler group. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently five children on roll, three are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions and two are school-age children who attend before and after school. She is open all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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

 build on ways that enable parents and carers to regularly share information about their child's achievements at home

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

 enhance the way that children's speaking skills are supported by always giving them thinking time before they answer a question.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are offered play activities that are specific to their individual needs and interests. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and successfully implements this throughout her practice. Furthermore, the childminder successfully tracks children's progress from when they first start linking closely to the 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage' guidance. The childminder observes children in their play using photographs and written comments. Colourful learning journeys help bring to life how each child has progressed in their development clearly showing where the childminder will support them to reach their next challenge. The childminder discusses this with parents and uses a daily diary to record what children have done. However, there is less emphasis on parent's contribution and ideas for them to support their child's learning

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who attend

at home. As a result, the consistency of some children's progress and learning is not exemplary.

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who attend

The good range of toys and activities help children enhance their all-round development. Children eagerly explore differing textures with paint and use their favourite toys to extend their own learning, such as cars. They put the cars in the paint and move the car backwards and forwards making marks on the paper. They thoroughly enjoy this activity not being perturbed by the paint on their hands. Great concentration is held as children explore more colours and use more cars to make more marks. Children's language skills are supported mostly well. The childminder builds children's confidence through repeating words used by the child, such as 'car', 'van' and 'more'. The childminder also introduces various words to describe where the car is, such as 'under' and 'behind'. However, the childminder, on occasions, does not provide sufficient time for children to think about what they want to say when responding to suitable questions. This is because she is keen

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who attend

to answer it for them before they respond, such as when children are deciding what colour to use for painting. This prevents children having the time to share their thoughts and put them in to words. The childminder uses warm, soft tones, good levels of eye contact and smiles to reassure children through communication. Additionally, children access books and thoroughly enjoy sitting on her knee as they look at the characters in the book together.

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who attend

Children learn to problem solve. They place cars down musical tubes and learn how to make the car come out the other end by tipping the tube down towards the floor. Great excitement is held as they put more cars in other tubes, saying, 'more car'. They play imaginatively with small world characters linked to the fire station, sitting characters on differing levels of the station, whilst they hum with contentment. Eagerly, they explore programmable toys, understanding well the importance of pressing buttons to make sounds and voices play. They show self-expression and pleasure as they sit shuffling to the rhythm. Children learn about their local community. They attend a variety of physical indoor activities and collect leaves to use for collage.

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

The childminder presents a welcoming and inviting home. She values children's own free expression in artwork and supports this through further displaying posters, photographs and notices for children and parents to view. A good range of toys that are easily accessible, clean and safe, support children in developing their all-round interests and development. The childminder also provides a toy catalogue for children to look though, helping them extend their own learning and independent choices in their play. The childminder makes good use of her home, enabling children to move around the rooms with ease and confidence. Children particularly enjoy the living room where they use their large muscle skills running around and using push along toys. At the same time, they also look at books sitting on the childminder's knee.

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

Children are forming warm and secure attachments with the childminder, they are happy and settled and have fun with the childminder. Children are enthusiastic in their play and eagerly explore and investigate. They are well-behaved and their self-esteem is good. Children show good levels of concentration and confidence during painting activities and choose what toys they wish to play with. The childminder knows the children she cares for well and describes all the children with warmth and sensitivity. Children's awareness of their health and safety needs are raised with the childminder through active tasks and discussions. For example, every new child starting completes an emergency evacuation procedure. This helps children learn what to do should they need to leave the house quickly. From a young age children learn the importance of hand washing and how doing this exercise helps keep them healthy and stops germs spreading. Daily routines after

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

nappy changing and messy play and before lunch embeds this good personal hygiene practice for all children.

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

The childminder offers healthy, light meals of ham and cheese wraps with raisins. Drinks are readily available throughout the time the child is with the childminder. She ensures the youngest of children enhance their self-help skills by making sure they can easily access their non-spill bottles. Children benefit from the fresh air and exercise. The childminder walks to the local school to take and collect children. She also takes children to visit local resources, such as the park to try more challenging equipment and indoor, physical activity groups within the community. The childminder is skilful in recognising the individuality of children and any extra support that they may require. She helps children to embrace diversity through activities and toys. For example, during Diwali, children made diva lamps to acknowledge the cultural festival of light. Children's confidence is enhanced during transitional times and with new challenges in their life, such as moving on to

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

school. This is because the childminder understands the importance of linking with parents and other professionals as and when required.

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provision

The safeguarding of children is good. The childminder is confident in her knowledge and understanding to ensure children are safe in her care. A clearly written safeguarding policy is in place. This is shared with parents highlighting what procedures the childminder needs to adhere to should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Potential hazards to children are minimised around the home, garden and when on outings. This is because the childminder successfully completes robust risk assessments identifying any risk to children and takes action to ensure that where children access is safe to do so. Safety gates, cupboard and door locks ensure any hazards are inaccessible to children.

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provision

Records, policies and procedures are organised effectively. The childminder shares them confidentially with parents, keeping them up-to-date with their child's current needs and progress. Children benefit from the childminder's good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she is successful in implementing this in to her practice. The childminder successfully implements a good range of activities and experiences to enhance children's learning and development in a safe and secure, homely environment. As a result, children's learning and development, health, safety and welfare needs are met well.

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provision

All required training has been completed, such as Paediatric First Aid. Furthermore, the childminder has completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years studies. She uses her enhanced knowledge and skills to benefit children. For example, the childminder understands the individuality of the children she minds, providing pertinent activities to assist them effectively in their learning and development. The childminder is a good role model and values the importance of regularly reflecting on her practice. She looks at the best ways to offer a good range of toys, resources and equipment to ensure children have a fun filled, happy and safe time whilst in her care.

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provision

The childminder values and understands the importance of embedding secure links with all those involved with the child. She gathers some useful information from parents before the child starts so she can plan play and respect children's routines to sensitively help them settle in to her care. The childminder is familiar with the progress check at age two and consults with other professionals and parents regarding any concerns or ongoing support required for children. The childminder is also aware of planning and linking with other professionals to support children through transitional times, such as moving on to school.

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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 EY447709 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 803547 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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.

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Type of provision

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 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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