Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 11 January 2012

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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 childminder has a very caring and friendly nature. Consequently, children settle easily into her care and are happy and content.  Children are safeguarded because the childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect them from harm and successfully minimises potential risks to children.  Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. This is because the childminder knows the children well and helps them to develop the knowledge and skills they need to embrace new experiences with enthusiasm and confidence.  Children have plenty of space to play and rest, and the childminder's home is maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and safety. As a result, children's well-being is successfully promoted.  Strong links forged between the childminder, other early years settings and the local primary school successfully support children's well-being and progress, and promote

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This provision is good

continuity in their learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's mathematical development is not supported to the highest level because a wide variety of resources and experiences that encourage children to count and calculate, and to see how numbers are used in everyday life are not always available.  The childminder does not use highly successful strategies to engage all parents in their children's learning at home. Consequently, children's progress is not exceptionally-well supported.

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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

 enhance children's mathematical development further, for example, by introducing additional methods and resources that encourage children to count and calculate, and to see how numbers are used in everyday life  develop even more ways of engaging parents in their children's learning at home to help children make the best possible progress in all areas of their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's assistant.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress. This is because the childminder provides a wide variety of experiences that reflect children's individual needs and interests, and successfully complement their learning elsewhere. The childminder asks parents to share what they know about their children and she routinely observes children as they play. She also asks children for their activity ideas and talks to school and nursery staff about the various experiences that they plan and provide. The childminder regularly shares her observations with the parents of the younger children and explains where she intends to move their children on next in their learning. The childminder actively encourages children to explore, communicate and develop independence, and the quality of her teaching is good. Nevertheless, children's mathematical development is not supported to the highest level. This is because the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to

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who attend. This is good

enhance young children's awareness of numbers or stimulate their interest in counting and calculating. Furthermore, highly successful strategies are not in place to effectively engage parents in their children's learning at home.

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good

Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They make lots of decisions about their play and, as a result, gain confidence and a sense of responsibility. Older children often help the younger ones, and a good selection of resources is stored in ways that children can easily and independently access. On the whole, children behave well. The childminder talks to them about her behaviour expectations and successfully raises children's awareness of the importance of safe and healthy practices. The childminder and her assistant routinely teach children about road safety during the daily walk to and from school. Furthermore, children enjoy lots of opportunities for physical exercise and outdoor play. Regular communication is maintained between everyone involved in children's care and education. All necessary information about children is recorded by the childminder and she regularly reviews it to ensure that it remains accurate. Consequently, children's health,

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good

safety and emotional well-being are promoted well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her legal responsibilities and effectively safeguards children. Risk assessment is thorough and children are only released into the care of authorised individuals. The childminder regularly reflects on practice and reviews the effectiveness of the experiences she provides for children. She is keen to raise standards and shows a good understanding of her strengths and priorities for improvement. The childminder employs an assistant and ensures that she is fully aware of her role and responsibilities. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice, and routinely cascades knowledge gained through training courses, research and discussions with other professionals. Consequently, children receive good-quality care and education, and their individual needs are met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428983 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 870340 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder works with an assistant and operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, 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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