Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 21 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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. The childminder provides children with a variety of stimulating yet developmentally-appropriate activities. As a result, children are motivated and show good levels of involvement during their play.  Children are prepared well in their readiness for school, are independent and make good progress in their learning. This is because the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and builds on their interests.  The childminder builds effective relationships and attachments with children. She also provides a caring home environment with familiar routines. This means children are confident and self assured.  The childminder has an indepth knowledge of how to ensure that children are protected. She has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. For example, she has effectively assessed the risks to her home and when children are on outings to minimise hazards. This means children are able to access areas safely.

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This provision is good

 Self-evaluation is effective as the childminder reflects on her practice and is proactive in seeking information, which she uses to make continual improvements.  Existing links with other early years settings are fully embraced. This ensures that detailed information is exchanged regularly, in order to involve everyone in helping children make the best progress possible.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has fewer natural resources that help babies explore through their senses.

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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 babies with more resources to help them develop their sensory skills, for example, by introducing treasure baskets with natural resources and different textures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector looked at children's records, their attendance records and assessments files. The inspector also looked at the childminder's complaints records, parents written consents and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

Assessments are used well to plan interesting experiences for children and to target their next stages in learning. This includes the written summary progress check for children between the age of two and three years. The childminder is highly skilled at understanding when to allow children space to explore and experiment with activities. She is also effective in knowing when and how to intervene to maximise their learning. For example, the childminder provides an activity to help babies develop their skills in tipping, pouring, and using tools, such as spoons. Babies are given plenty of time to explore the resources by themselves. The childminder interacts at appropriate times by asking them questions. This entices the babies to explore further and try different ways to transfer the rice from different containers. This helps babies develop their physical and communication and language skills well.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is supported consistently well. This is because the childminder includes them equally in activities and she enthusiastically praises them during the day. This also means that children develop close relationships with the childminder and behave well. The childminder uses her home, toys and equipment well. However, opportunities for babies to explore sensory and natural materials extensively, is not maximised to fully support their development. The childminder teaches children about keeping safe and healthy through daily routines and everyday tasks. Healthy food and drink and good hygiene routines ensure children are developing healthy lifestyles. The childminder takes children to groups within the local community. This means that children learn to socialise with other children and adults. The childminder provides children with good physical play opportunities. For example, children enjoy fresh air in the garden and

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates her commitment towards delivering a good-quality provision. She has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder uses training and independent research techniques as a way to reflect on the service she provides. This also helps her improve her professional development. This has a positive impact on the benefits for all children. Since the last inspection, the childminder has addressed the recommendations well. For example, an informative complaints procedure is in place and shared with parents. The childminder has established strong working partnerships with parents. She ensures that the two-way flow of information is consistently shared between parents and the childminder. Parents' written comments are very complimentary. They describe the service the childminder provides as, 'extremely caring with an embedded understanding of how children learn

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321247 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 862404 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 21 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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