Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 1 December 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's childcare qualification and training ensures she has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She also knows the children in her care very well. As a result, she understands how to successfully promote their development through positive and meaningful interactions.  Children particularly enjoy playing outside in the well-resourced garden. This is because the childminder provides children with a variety of stimulating activities and resources which capture their interest and motivation to learn.  The childminder provides a warm and caring environment. As a result, children are happy and settled and demonstrate a good sense of emotional well-being.  Effective relationships with parents and other provisions children attend are established. Children receive consistency in their care and learning. As a result, they are also ready for their next stage in learning, such as school.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has as secure knowledge of her responsibilities in keeping children safe. She carries out effective risk assessments to promote their safety and welfare.  The childminder is committed to the ongoing development of her provision, regularly updating her knowledge through training. For example, she has recently completed food allergy training to ensure children's dietary requirements are closely monitored and met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make the best use of resources during story time.  The childminder does not always help children to understand the importance and benefits of hand washing.

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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

 help children further develop their concentration and literacy skills during story time, for example, by reviewing the way resources are used to help them remain focused  help children learn more about the importance of hand washing, for example, by talking to them about the benefits of washing their hands to stop germs from spreading.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching and learning is good. This is because the childminder is clear on what she wants children to learn. The childminder uses the information gained from discussions with parents to identify individual children's starting points and help them settle. She undertakes effective observations of children as they play. This enables her to effectively assess and plan activities for their individual next steps in learning and development. However, sometimes story time activities do not always help children to enhance their literacy skills. This is because the childminder uses too many resources and props to tell the story. Consequently, children do not always concentrate appropriately during the activity. The childminder plays with the children, modelling different roles and developing their communication and language skills. She also provides children with the right balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities that offer them appropriate

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who attend. This is good

challenge for their age. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.

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good

Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals, snacks and drinks, which meet children's individual dietary needs. However, the childminder does not always help children learn about how to stop germs from spreading. For example, she does not always talk to them about why it is important to wash their hands before they eat their food, or after playing outside. The childminder promotes children's independence well, relative to their ages and capabilities. She supports children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for example, as they share toys and help to tidy up before lunch. Children's behaviour is good and their self-esteem is high. This is because the childminder uses clear and consistent strategies to help children learn about boundaries and expectations. Children enjoy being active and develop their physical skills. They move their bodies while using a 'rocker boat' in the garden and use

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good

their hands while making marks with chalk on the ground.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements the requirements well. The childminder assesses her own practice, identifying her strengths and areas for development. This also includes obtaining the views of parents and children. She has effectively addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. For example, effective monitoring of children's abilities now quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. She also monitors the educational programme as she uses suitable guidance to assess children's achievements. The childminder consistently shares information with other early years settings that children attend. This helps meet their care and learning needs well. Accurately maintained records, policies and procedures successfully underpin the smooth running of the service the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332659 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 862539 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Retford, 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 an early years 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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