Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23/07/2014 10/05/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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

 Close relationships and attachments with the childminder and assistants ensure children are happy and secure. As a result, they are fully involved and confident at the childminders.  The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's learning. She supports all children to make good individual progress through child-initiated and structured activities.  The environment is inclusive and welcoming and enables children to make their own choices. They are well supported to try new things, show curiosity and use their imagination  The childminder manages behaviour very well. Explanations to children why some behaviour is not acceptable is consistent and appropriate to their age.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Resources for children who speak English as a second language need developing further

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 inspectors observed staff engage in a range of indoor and outside learning activities with children.  The inspectors held discussions with the childminder, the assistants and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors looked at samples of children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation.  The inspectors checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged four years and two years on the outskirts of Nottingham. The whole of the ground floor, a bedroom and the bathroom on the first floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder attends a local pre-school. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently 11 children on roll, seven of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 extend resources for children who speak English as a second language to enable them to develop and use their home language.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and promotes children's learning and development well. She helps children learn a variety of skills that prepare them for the next stage of learning and for school. She skilfully promotes children’s communication skills, she talks to them about what they are doing, listens to what they say, values their contributions and asks questions to extend conversations. The childminder provides a welcoming environment for all children. She talks to parents every day about their child’s needs. This ensures she knows the children well and can provide all the support they need. Information about each child’s background, individual needs, interests and starting points is gathered from parents prior to children starting with the childminder.

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who attend

The childminder shows a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development through play. The daily routine is flexible with a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities and opportunities are provided for children to pursue their own interests. For example, children use a large piece of card as a makeshift bouncer for a ball, they sing ‘zoom, zoom, zoom we are going to the moon’, and count the number of times they bounce the ball. Play flows freely from indoors to outdoors with children taking the initiative to move between the two areas. Children are enabled to make their own choices and the childminder offers support and guidance when needed. The childminder values children’s contributions and this helps to empower them to make decisions in their play. Children are enthusiastic learners and concentrate for long periods of time at their chosen activities. For example, with the creative activity, children enjoy using equipment

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who attend

to press out shapes from leaves; they spend a long time looking at the shapes, naming them and seeing what shapes other children have. The childminder promotes independence; she encourages children to have a go at things first, such as putting on dressing-up clothes and offers support if needed.

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who attend

The childminder plans an educational programme that takes into account the seven areas of learning, children’s interest and their age and stage of development. She strongly believes that using children’s interests to develop skills enables them to learn in the best way. The childminder has a good awareness of her responsibility in assessing children’s progress between the age of two and three. As part of this process she involves parents and encourages them to share what they know about their children's learning. Children’s learning records show their journey by identifying what they can do and what they need to do next. The childminder uses her observations of children's achievements to plan a range of activities that build on their interests and skills. As a result, children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder supports her written observations of children's progress with photographs of

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who attend

their achievements and numerous examples of their work. Parents are included in all aspects of their child’s care and education. The childminder shares children’s next steps for their development with parents and offers advice and ideas for them to use at home.

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

Children are confident and they are settled well with the childminder. She is warm and affectionate to the children and interested in what they are doing. The childminder works with the parents to support them in addressing concerns if they arise. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. Information is sought from parents on familiar words that can be used to help children settle into the environment. However, resources to support children who speak more than one language need developing further.

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

Children respond well to the childminder’s calm approach. She manages behaviour well and gives children clear explanations about why certain behaviour is not acceptable. The childminder is consistent in her approach and takes into account children’s stage of development. For example, the childminder explains to younger children that taking toys away from another child is not nice and it upsets them. She praises children when they attempt things like using a new piece of equipment or when they share toys with another child. She encourages children to persist in a task, offering support if it is needed.

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

The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. She has clear procedures in place for children who are toilet training and follows good hygiene routines. The childminder checks children's nappies regularly, changing them straight away when needed. Children learn to manage their own personal needs when they wash their hands before they eat and after using the toilet. Meals are nutritious, well balanced and children are encouraged to try the food given to them. The garden has an all-weather purpose surface and children have daily access to outdoor play. There is a good range of resources that children can access independently. Children benefit from regular visits to a parent and toddler group which enables them to socialise and develop confidence in new experiences.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements and is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She continues to update her knowledge of child protection by attending training regularly. Clear procedures are in place that ensures the premises are secure and any hazards are successfully minimised. She closely supervises activities so children can play and learn in safety.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children’s progress closely to ensure that any gaps in children’s individual learning are quickly identified and built into the planning.

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provision

Relationships with parents and other providers, such as schools and early years settings that children attend are well-established. The childminder maintains a good two-way flow of information with parents and carers via daily discussions and regular meetings. This ensures both parties are fully aware of the child and any changes to their needs. Discussion with a parent shows they are happy with the service provided. They feel the childminder is very approachable and say their children are happy with her.

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provision

Parents have access to a wide range of policies and procedures which support the childminder’s practice. The documentation used by the childminder shows she has a good knowledge of all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a professional approach to childminding. Paperwork used to support the daily operation of the setting is up to date and comprehensive. Since the last inspection the childminder has updated resources for the outdoor play area. This helps to ensure children extend their learning into an outside environment where they are able to explore, build and move more freely.

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provision

Self-evaluation is good and supports continuous improvement for the benefit of the children who attend. The childminder understands the importance of improving her own, and the assistants, professional development. She attends training regularly to improve her own knowledge and supports the assistants in developing their knowledge and understanding around caring for children.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY428798 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 983417 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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