Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 2 November 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 childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, she provides children with interesting and enjoyable activities that motivate them to join in.  The childminder successfully promotes learning through children's interests and completes accurate assessments that consistently monitor children's progress.  The childminder forms positive and caring relationships with children, who feel safe and secure in her care. As a result, children settle quickly.  Children are learning to be independent and gain good self-esteem as the childminder praises them for their achievements. Their health and well-being is given high priority by the childminder.  Partnership working with parents is effective as relevant information is shared to ensure children's individual needs are met. This means that children benefit from continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder extends her knowledge and keeps qualifications up to date by

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This provision is good

attending short courses. This improves her ability to meet children's care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Activities are occasionally overly directed, as the childminder uses constant verbal input and offers different resources. This reduces the opportunities for children to explore and solve problems for themselves.  Children do not have enough opportunities to develop their understanding of similarities and difference, particularly with regard to other cultures.

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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 children with further opportunities to solve problems, for example, by allowing them time to consider and test out possible solutions for themselves  extend ways of supporting children's growing understanding of the similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from, others, for example, by providing a wider range of multicultural resources that reflect the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom, dining room and lounge.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands how children learn, and supports them well. Older children label body parts on outlines of themselves. As a result, children develop early writing skills in preparation for school. When young children show an interest in wheeled toys, the childminder tests their understanding to see if they can find another car. However, occasionally the childminder, in her enthusiasm for the activity that is on offer, talks constantly to children and offers them different resources. This sometimes impacts on children's ability to think critically and solve problems for themselves. Children enjoy a good variety of outings. They visit places of interest, such as the museum, to learn about how children lived in the past. However, children do not have enough opportunities to learn about what makes them

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who attend. This is good

unique, or to develop their understanding of similarities and differences in the culture and backgrounds of others.

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good

Children's independence and personal care skills, relative to their ages and capabilities, are promoted well. As a result, children gain confidence in their own abilities. The children follow good hygiene procedures, for example, as they wash their hands at appropriate times during the day. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks. They play outside and go on walks daily. As a result, children learn about a healthy lifestyle and keeping physically active. The indoor and outdoor environments provide welcoming spaces for children, with a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources. Children can easily help themselves to these as they are at a low level and freely accessible. Children are emotionally prepared for school because, for example, they visit the school when dropping off older children. The childminder takes children to join special events at the school. As a result, children become familiar with the environment and the teachers.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. The childminder creates a safe environment by reviewing risks regularly. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her to reflect on the service she provides. The childminder continues to keep up to date with changes in legislation and practice by subscribing to magazines and meeting other childminders to discuss good practice. The childminder monitor's children's development and is aware of the importance of identifying if children are experiencing delay in their development. She is aware of the importance of working with other professionals to ensure children's needs are met. Successful partnerships have been established with other early years settings the children attend. The childminder exchanges information to meet children's learning and care needs. As a

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provision is good

result, she is able to provide a consistent learning experience for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389473 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 859192 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sutton-on-Trent. 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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