Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 9 July 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 maintains a comprehensive range of policies, procedures and records that underpin her practice. She has an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe and has robust systems in place that ensure this.  The childminder is well organised and prepares her day around the individual needs of the children.  Children are secure and form strong attachments with the childminder. They are independent, curious learners who display a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder has established close working partnerships with parents which provides children with consistency and continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder has good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and has established good systems for observing, assessing and planning for children's needs.  The childminder is very well resourced and provides children with a varied and stimulating environment which they actively explore and investigate and develop their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of her good links with other providers to further enhance children's learning and development.

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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

 develop established relationships with local schools and other providers in order to share more information regarding children's learning and development to further support children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey and communication books.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, learning journals, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

Children participate in purposeful play and exploration. They enjoy an appropriate balance of opportunities to play indoors and outside. Adult-led and child-initiated activities significantly enhance active learning well and help children to develop in confidence and independence. Children are very self-assured and comfortable with the childminder as they self-select activities from a variety of resources at child level. Through practical activities, children develop an awareness of number, shape and colour. For example, as they play in the play kitchen the childminder names the different sizes, shapes and colours of the food they are preparing. Young children show their delight in exploring simple man- made equipment promoting their awareness of technology. They press and push buttons and turn equipment on and off. Children's physical development is encouraged through a variety of activities and experiences outdoors. Parents are regularly invited to share

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who attend. This is good

information, discuss development summaries and contribute to children's individual learning.

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good

The childminder provides a consistent routine between the home and her care and is attentive to children's interests and needs. For example, she uses the same kind of language for significant events as children do at home. Children benefit from the individual attention given to them by the childminder. They develop positive relationships with her and they feel safe, secure and develop a sense of belonging. The childminder is caring and sensitive to the children's needs. Good communication with parents enables her to meet children's changing needs on a daily basis. The childminder models good behaviour and focuses on the children's positive actions with lots of praise and attention. Children's independence is developing well, for example, they make choices with regard to their play and are encouraged to be independent when preparing for and eating their snacks and meals. Through the childminder's thorough knowledge of the children in her care, she

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good

ensures their personal needs are well met and that they are comfortable and content.

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provision is good

The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. She has a good understanding of involving parents closely in children's time with her and talks to them in depth on a daily basis. She has established a good system for communicating significant events between herself and parents. Records of children's progress include observations and the children's own work. The childminder has begun to seek the views of parents about the care she provides and reflects on her own views of the service and her setting. However, there is scope to enhance the very good, close partnerships with the other settings the children attend to ensure that important information about children's learning and development is shared as they move onto their next stage of learning. The childminder has completed mandatory and additional training that has given her a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the care and learning needs of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439848 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1003298 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Beeston in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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