Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2015 7 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good because the childminder has high and realistic expectations of children and a secure knowledge and understanding of child development and how they learn.  An effective evaluation process shows the childminder is clearly aware of the strengths of her practice and any areas to be developed.  Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder is knowledgeable about child- protection issues and effective risk assessments contribute to children's safety in the home.  The good links with parents, carers and other settings support children effectively, emotionally and educationally because there is continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder uses positive methods to manage children's behaviour. As a result, they are growing in confidence and are learning to respect and value one another.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor environment is not well equipped to support all aspects of the development of children who prefer to learn outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide children who prefer to learn outdoors with the opportunity to learn in their preferred way by, for example, providing a stimulating range of resources and experiences that are accessible and open-ended.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from recent parent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. The indoor environment is stimulating and enables children to follow their own interests. However, the outdoor environment is not sufficiently well organised to offer the same opportunities for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors. The childminder frequently offers support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder is very inventive and uses homemade resources to help children's mathematical skills. For example, children have cards and they use pegs to match colour or number. The childminder also role models how to handle the pegs correctly, which helps children's physical movements. She teaches children to follow instructions and listen carefully. This

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who attend. This is good

good quality teaching means children make good progress and are acquiring the key skills and attitudes they need for school when the time comes.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children settle quickly at the setting because the childminder gathers relevant information from parents as part of a flexible settling-in procedure. She knows each child well and responds to children's individual care needs promptly. As a result children enjoy a positive relationship with the childminder. They are confident and reassured because the childminder maintains a familiar daily routine. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder meets their individual dietary needs well. Parents comment that this is a strength of the childminder, who works with them at all times. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. They benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the diverse community in their locality. Children are given many choices

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good

within their play. This promotes their self-motivation and encourages them to be involved.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She reviews risks regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe. For example, there are regular fire drills that involve all children. She is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and their parents. The childminder consistently seeks the views of parents and children as part of her evaluation and improvement planning. Her commitment to professional development has a positive impact on outcomes for children. She monitors children's progress across their learning and shares children's achievements and any concerns with parents. Through regular exchanges of information about children's achievements, with parents and the other early years settings that children attend children's overall learning and development is fully supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426456 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 875839 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 7 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Carlton, on the outskirts of Nottingham. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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