Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/11/2014 09/07/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 quality of teaching is good because the childminder's has a secure understanding of how children learn. Consequently, children are making good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. Risk assessments are effectively implemented. This ensures that children's welfare is protected at all times.  Children are happy, settled and feel secure with the childminder, due to her sensitive interactions and her clear knowledge of how to support their preferences and individual routines.  The childminder is fully committed to reflecting on her practice and making improvements. As a result, children experience a good quality learning environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Parents are not always fully informed about how they can further support their child's learning at home as the childminder does not always share this information in detail.  Opportunities for children to explore, investigate and think creatively are not fully maximised as the flexibility to use toys and equipment in a variety of ways is limited.

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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 inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities indoors and outdoors and at meal times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and is on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and one son, in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. The family have a dog as a pet. The home is within easy walking distance of local schools and shops and main bus routes into Nottingham city centre. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding with toilet facilities on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. There are currently five children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and attends local toddler and childminding groups

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

 strengthen existing strong partnerships with parents by providing them with information about how they can support their children's learning at home

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

 enrich the existing opportunities for children to think creatively, by increasing the range of natural materials and resources that can be used in a variety of ways available for them to use.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Initial observations and information gathered from parents are used to identify children's starting points. This helps the childminder to support children's individual learning and development effectively. The childminder then uses this, along with her regular observations of children, to help her provide challenging and age-appropriate activities. Children's progress is tracked on a regular basis, and their next steps are identified and used to inform the planning of future activities. As a result, children are making good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder completes a detailed file for each child and is fully aware of the importance of completing the summative progress report with parents for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder mostly provides children with a

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who attend

good range of different resources that cover all areas of learning. However, many of the resources used have a specific range of uses, for instance, a toy garage or doll's house. Children tidy away one activity before sourcing something else to play with. This limits children's opportunities to think creatively and use resources flexibly and in a variety of ways.

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who attend

The childminder organises planned activities in the local community to support children's development further, such as outings to toddler groups where they learn key skills to share and take turns. Children visit the park where they have the opportunity to use their large physical skills. Children are developing their skills in problem solving and early mathematics as they try to work out which shapes go into which hole. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination. For example, children take pleasure in pretending to care for the dolls. She talks to children about what they are doing, skilfully asking relevant questions such as, 'Where are you taking her?' which supports children's communication and language skills. Children are happy, confident individuals, who learn self-help and social skills from an early age. Their enthusiasm for taking part in activities is skilfully encouraged and, as a result, they acquire the skills required in readiness for their

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who attend

The childminder communicates with parents verbally on a daily basis about what the children have been doing. In addition, the use of daily diaries ensures that parents are well informed about their children's activities and progress. The childminder is aware of what they do at home so she can plan complementary activities. However, information shared with parents does not yet consistently include detailed guidance about how they can help support their child's learning at home.

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

The childminder has very good systems for settling the children and responding to their individual needs. Children are well supported in their move from home to the childminder because she collates meaningful and useful information from parents about their child. She supports children to feel extremely secure and comfortable. There are strong, close relationships with children, the childminder and her family. This builds a solid foundation to develop children's personal, social and emotional skills. Children are well prepared for the move onto school. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school, so all the children become familiar with the routine. Children attend drop-in and toddler groups, so they begin to learn to socialise with larger groups of children and adults. This helps children to become more confident in readiness for any future moves and the next stage in their formal education.

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

Children are valued and respected. Their self-esteem and confidence are positively supported through lots of praise and encouragement. As a result, children are well behaved. The childminder is totally committed to keeping children safe while in her care. The family home is safe and secure, and toys and resources are maintained to a high standard. They are regularly checked and cleaned to ensure they do not pose a risk to children's health or safety. Risk assessments are effectively implemented to ensure that children's welfare is protected at all times. Children begin to learn how to keep themselves safe. Fire drills are practised regularly and children learn about road safety when out walking.

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

The childminder effectively teaches children about healthy lifestyles. They regularly go outside for active play in the garden and frequently visit the local park, developing their large muscles and physical skills while enjoying the fresh air. Good hygiene procedures are followed. This means that children learn from an early age the importance of hand washing before eating. Children develop a good understanding of healthy eating because they eat a range of fruit and other healthy snack options. The childminder promotes the importance of eating a balanced diet with parents. She ensures children's dietary needs are met, following discussions with their parents, as they provide packed lunches for their children. As a result, children gain an understanding of the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures and how to help protect children. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of potential child abuse. The childminder is fully aware of what to do if she has a child protection concern or, if allegations were made against her. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments on her home, and for outings, that help keep children safe. These are thoughtfully reviewed when there are any changes to her home and to children's abilities. This means that she is effectively addressing any additional safety issues as they arise.

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provision

The childminder shows a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and meets them well. The childminder has good systems in place to monitor children's progress. She effectively assesses children's individual needs well to ensure they are provided with the support to make progress in their learning and development. Feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive and describes the positive experiences for children at the setting. For example, 'It is a home-from-home' and 'My child is part of the family'.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to further improve her practice. Parents and carers are extensively consulted as part of the well-documented self-evaluation process. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection. For example, she has accessed training to further develop her knowledge of safeguarding and has ensured her self-evaluation covers all areas of her provision. The childminder demonstrates she has the capacity to continue to identify and address areas for development, in order to benefit 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 252414 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 876501 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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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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