Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 15 December 2011

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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 childminder plans an interesting and varied range of activities to engage children in good-quality play. This gives children challenges to extend their learning, helping them to make good progress.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They enjoyed cuddles with her when they need comfort and reassurance. Skilful interaction fosters children's social and emotional development and supports their acquisition of language and communication skills.  The childminder successfully reflects on her practice to improve her provision. She includes the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation.  Children enjoy the frequent opportunities for fresh air and exercise during regular walks in the park. The childminder also makes regular use of toddler and childminding groups to ensure that children have additional opportunities to socialise and to be active.  The childminder regularly attends child protection training. Therefore, she has a good

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This provision is good

awareness of how to safeguard children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. Parents express their very high levels of satisfaction with the care that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always consistent in sharing information with parents, to enhance continuity of care and learning.  Partnerships with other professionals have not been fully established to promote a collaborative approach to children's care 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

 extend partnerships with parents so they are more consistently supported to guide their children's learning at home and have a better understanding of the care provided  strengthen partnership working with other professionals, so that a more robust and successful approach is taken to sharing information and working collaboratively to support children's progress and achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection as appropriate.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other household members aged over 16 years.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and from their responses to questionnaires provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. The childminder plans a broad range of activities that cover all areas of learning. The childminder supports the children to explore mathematical concepts as well as extend their vocabulary. She enriches children's play with her conversation. For example, she uses descriptive language about shape, colour and number, which promotes children's understanding. Children's interest in literacy is sparked with a book display to celebrate World Book Day. Children eagerly choose books to read. They are enthralled as the childminder reads to them and as they are encouraged to talk about some of the pictures they see. Consequently, children learn key skills for their future learning at school. The childminder keeps a detailed record of their progress using observations, photographs and samples of their work. She tracks children's learning at regular intervals, and shows that children make good progress. When children join, the childminder finds out about

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who attend. This is good

their starting points and what they enjoy doing at home. She has daily diaries and uses informal chats to keep parents informed. However, the childminder is not always consistent in sharing information about children's care, or details of how parents can help support their children's learning at home.

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good

Children build strong attachments with the childminder and she tailors the routine around their individual needs. Children develop into confident, independent learners as a result of the praise and encouragement they receive from her. The childminder is a good role model and has a calm, caring and patient manner. Children learn good social skills, such as, sharing, taking turns and helping to tidy away resources. The childminder provides a range of healthy food and drinks, and implements good hygiene routines. Children develop their physical skills as they move freely and safely around her home. As a result, children are gaining an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder has good links with the local schools and pre-schools. This helps her to share information and provide continuity in learning when children attend more than one setting.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The required documentation is in place and is well organised. She carries out risk assessments of her home environment on a regular basis. This all helps to identify potential hazards and address them, so children can play in a safe environment. She attends regular training courses to improve her practice. For example, knowledge gained through training enabled her to improve the way she carries out observations and assessments of children's progress. The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision effectively to ensure that all children achieve well. However, she has not fully considered how to establish a strong partnership with other professionals, such as health or social care agencies, to establish a collaborative approach to meeting the growing needs of all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428365 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 852874 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round, 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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