Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 24 April 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 teaches children well and they make good progress as they lead their own play and use a wide range of interesting resources.  There is a very strong partnership with parents as the childminder guides them in ways to support children's learning at home and keeps them very well informed about children's progress.  The childminder keeps children safe through her comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding. She supervises children very well and the premises are secure.  Children are very happy and settled in the welcoming, family environment. Their individual needs are fully met as the childminder's shares daily information and works with parents to provide consistency in children's routines.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision effectively and strives for continuous improvement. She works very well with other early years professionals in order to maintain good-quality provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The next steps for children's learning are not focused sharply enough to ensure that the already good progress children make is developed to exceptionally high levels.

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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

 focus the next steps for children's learning more sharply so they consistently make rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters from parents containing their comments on the provision.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children play and learn. She takes account of their interests in the exciting activities she provides, so that children are engaged and enthusiastic in their play. The childminder successfully identifies gaps in children's learning through her effective observations and takes appropriate steps to make sure they catch up. Children make good progress, but the focus on their next steps is not sharp enough to raise their attainment to the highest level possible. There is a very strong partnership with parents and they make valuable contributions to children's progress records, which they can access at any time. The childminder is skilled in her development of children's language and communication. She encourages young children to repeat words back to her and extends their sentences to encourage them to copy her. Babies and young children smile and laugh as they produce a range of sounds using percussion

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who attend. This is good

instruments and electronic toys. The childminder prepares children very well for the next stage in their learning as she sets effective challenges through her questioning and encouragement as they play.

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good

Children have very positive relationships with the childminder and with each other. She is very caring and makes sure their needs are well met throughout the day. She praises them frequently so that they develop confidence and good self-esteem. Children are very happy and settled, and babies sleep comfortably and are checked frequently so they are safe. The childminder provides healthy food and snacks. Children benefit from daily fresh air and outdoor play, this means they develop their physical skills well. They extend their social skills further as the childminder takes them to several playgroups each week. She encourages children to learn to be independent in feeding and dressing themselves and prepares them well emotionally for their moves to nursery and school.

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provision is good

The childminder carries out effective risk assessments of the areas children use, as well as for outings, and supervises them vigilantly. She is very well motivated and strives for continuous improvement through effective monitoring and self-evaluation, and through her regular attendance at training courses. As a result, children's learning experiences improve. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children so that they work together to support children's learning and development. She has strong links with other local childminders and early years providers, with whom she shares ideas and good practice on a regular basis. The childminder has effective contacts with other settings children. This maintains continuity and protects children's well-being. She understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, should the need arise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427608 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 875879 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in the Silverdale area of Nottingham. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank 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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