Bowler Sandra Carol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/01/2015 14/01/2010

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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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and effectively plans for their next steps in learning. This ensures that children are well challenged and make good progress, in readiness for their next stage of education.  The childminder effectively organises her practice to meet the requirements. She continually evaluates the activities that she provides to identify the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, which makes a significant contribution to children's individual care, learning and development.  Safeguarding of children is good. Policies and procedures are implemented and as a result, children are protected and kept safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The outdoor learning environment is not fully utilised during the winter months. As a result, children are not always able to explore and investigate independently outdoors.

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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 took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments on questionnaires and letters given to the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1999 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and adult child in a house in Clifton. The childminder has two cats. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities within the local area. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently five children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 6.45am to 6.30pm, 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 the use of the outdoor provision to give children a greater variety of outdoor experiences, which they can explore and investigate independently.

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who attend

The childminder supports young children well to help them to explore and investigate their learning environment. She has a clear understanding of how children at this age develop and what each child's individual learning needs are. The childminder carefully observes and assesses children to understand what stage they are at and routinely uses these assessments to plan activities. This means that children learn through purposeful, planned activities. Overall, the assessment systems work well. Records of children's learning show how they make progress in key areas of learning. Parents contribute their comments and observations from home, in order to help the childminder to accurately assess individual children. This ensures that she has a broad picture of children's progress and enables her to identify clear areas to focus on next. The childminder has secure systems in place to carry out the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

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who attend

Teaching is effective. The childminder ensures that children's individual interests and preferences are catered for. She spends the majority of her time seated on the floor with children, which enables her to interact with them at their level and support their personal and social skills. She talks to children, commenting on what they are doing and asks questions to encourage their thinking and exploration. The childminder speaks clearly, which encourages younger children to copy words that are new. This demonstrates that children are well supported in their language development. A variety of sensory play experiences are planned and provided. For instance, they enjoy exploring shaving foam, paint and collage materials. Young children enjoy electronic toys, such as activity toys, which encourage them to press buttons and lift flaps to gain a response through either music or flashing lights. This provides children with good opportunities to use their senses

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who attend

to explore and experiment. The childminder supports children's listening skills by providing music for them to dance to, opportunities for them to sing and by encouraging them to join in action songs. They have access to a wide range of books, which they access independently and enjoy looking at with the childminder. This enhances children's early literacy skills and provides them with opportunities to see pictures and learn about the wider world.

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who attend

The childminder provides good opportunities for the children to socialise with others at various toddler groups and library singing sessions. Further activities outside the home broadens their experiences in the social world and provides opportunities for them to begin to build social interaction and join in a wider range of activities. Children obviously enjoy their time at the childminder's home and they are gaining good skills to help them to prepare for the next stage in their learning and in readiness for the eventual move onto school.

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

The childminder develops close relationships with the children and understands their individual needs well. Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care, which effectively supports their physical and emotional well-being. Very young children respond to the childminder's facial expressions, enjoying appropriate cuddles and close contact during quiet times, such as when they are about to go down for a sleep. The childminder supervises children closely, instinctively recognising when they need a snack or a drink. Parents feel well informed and confident in the childminder's care of their children. The childminder communicates well with them to share children's care routines and daily activities. As a result, partnerships with parents are good and secure bonds are formed with the children. This ensures that children are emotionally prepared for any changes, such as when they move onto a new setting or school.

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

Children of all ages are encouraged to be independent. Younger children are supported to feed themselves at mealtimes. Older children help to tidy toys and select new activities. The childminder supports children well as they play. She recognises children's achievements and provides plenty of praise for their good behaviour. This positively reinforces children's understanding of the expectations and boosts their self-esteem. Children benefit from opportunities to develop their physical skills and challenge themselves as they access large equipment at the local park. They enjoy walking to and from toddler groups and learn about road safety as they walk. Children's further enjoyment of outdoor activity is generally well enhanced due to the well-organised outdoor space, which encourages activities, such as climbing, planting and growing and ball games. However, the use of the outdoor area is not fully maximised, as opportunities

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

for outdoor play are less frequent during the winter months.

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

The learning environment within the childminder's home is very child-friendly, welcoming and interesting for children. The childminder has a wide selection of resources and equipment that she uses to meet the needs of all ages and abilities of the children. These are organised safely and effectively to encourage children's self-selection and decision- making skills. For example, toys and resources are at low levels around the inside and outside play areas. This helps all children to consolidate and extend their own learning and promotes their independent choice. All areas used by the children are well presented, clean and inviting. High standards of cleanliness and hygiene are promoted as the childminder encourages hand washing before and after meals. This supports children's learning about a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding and welfare requirements, providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children to enjoy. She has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and is confident to take appropriate measures should she have any concerns about children within her care. A range of comprehensive policies and procedures provide a clear focus on children's welfare. The childminder ensures that all parents receive copies of this documentation. All necessary permissions to support children's well-being are in place. Records for medication, accidents and attendance are thorough. Also, regular emergency evacuation drills are carried out in case of fire, to further ensure children's safety. The childminder has good processes for carrying out and minimising possible risks to children, including when she takes them to the local shops or amenities.

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provision

The childminder is well organised. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and provides activities to support children's development in all the areas of learning. The childminder knows how to manage the business side of her provision to ensure that required documents and records are kept. Also, the security of her setting and the safety of children are maintained. This is further enhanced as policies and procedures are reviewed and updated regularly.

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provision

The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and drives improvement well, including meeting the recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection. She shows a strong commitment to maintaining her skills and knowledge. Also, she has, since the last inspection, undertaken further professional development. She works well in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure continuity and consistency in children's learning. Comments from both children and parents are taken into account and used when reviewing her practice to further improve the quality of her setting. As children move onto pre-school or school, they are supported well by the childminder. She familiarises them with the new setting and liaises with staff to make the transition process as easy as possible.

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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 254704 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 864550 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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