Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 27 April 2010

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always manage the use of the available space so that children can extend their exploratory skills when they play.  Risk assessments do not include some of the toiletries in the bathroom to ensure all are out of children's reach.  The childminder does not always follow the procedures to obtain written parental permission for the administration of medication.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes children's learning very effectively. Children's speaking skills are very well promoted because the childminder provides a language-rich environment. This means that children increase their vocabulary and learn to talk with the childminder and others.  Assessments show that children are making good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder shares information about children's achievements with parents and she consistently has discussions about activities they do at home.  The childminder shares information with other providers where children attend. This means that children receive the support they need for their individual learning.  Children are very happy in the care of the childminder. They independently choose resources for play and learn to share and take turns. Children are polite and spontaneously apologise to others, demonstrating that they are disciplined in their

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It has the following strengths

behaviour.  The childminder and her assistant have a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures, including whistle blowing. Contact numbers are available for safeguarding agencies and parents receive copies of all procedures so that they know what to expect, with regard to the care of children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the resources and the available space are organised to make best possible use of the provision and to allow children to fully develop their play activities  review the risk assessments to ensure all toiletries are stored where they are not within reach of children  ensure procedures are correctly followed for the administration of medication and record written parental permission as required before any medicine is given.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents.  The inspector took account of the views of children and staff spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of stimulating activities, ensuring that she caters for the learning styles of all children. The childminder effectively supports toddlers to develop their exploratory skills as younger children move their fingers through paint. Older children print and spread paint onto paper. They are challenged to experiment and discover the change in colours when they mix paints. Children are active learners who, under the guidance of the childminder, make decisions about the choice of colours and when to change the activity. Children learn through new experiences as the childminder imaginatively raises their awareness of similarities in patterns. They look at images of shamrocks, describing these as trees. The childminder encourages children to extend their skills and to develop their ideas by comparing complex outlines. Through skilful questioning, the childminder promotes the

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who attend. This is good

critical-thinking skills of all children as she uses language according to their stage of development. The experienced childminder adeptly integrates counting, shapes and sizes into activities. All children make good progress in their development.

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requires improvement

Children's well-being is promoted through warm interactions with the childminder. She ensures children feel valued and emotionally secure by giving lots of cuddles. Children make creative use of the space, as they pretend to make dens under the large dining table. However, they cannot always spread out resources on some parts of the floor, to fully extend their play and learning. The childminder provides a homely environment which parents appreciate and positively mention in their feedback. Healthy snacks and light lunches are on the daily menu which contributes to children's physical well-being. They often play in local parks and walk on the school run, ensuring they benefit from fresh air and exercise. Regular attendance at playgroups forms part of the daily routine, ensuring children are confident in a variety of settings. This appropriately prepares children for the next stage in their learning.

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provision requires improvement

The accessibility of some toiletries has been overlooked, but this does not pose a significant hazard to children's well-being as children know they should not play with them. Occasionally, the childminder forgets to include signatures on medication records, even though she always has discussions and follows parent's instructions. This means that children's needs are met as agreed with parents but records are not always maintained. The childminder regularly discusses the planning with her assistant and she consistently monitors assessments, ensuring children receive effective support. However, self- evaluation is less rigorous and has not identified some weaknesses. The childminder now holds a degree qualification, resulting in good-quality teaching that successfully promotes children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244146 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 860214 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 15 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 23

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years qualifications at level 6, and also has Early Years Professional status. She works with an assistant.

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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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