Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2015 6 February 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 provides a welcoming environment where children build good-quality relationships with each other and play happily. Positive behaviour is encouraged and rewarded.  The childminder uses information about children's learning to plan relevant activities, which help them make good progress. She shares this information with parents, so that they are involved in children's learning.  The childminder is well organised and evaluates her provision by using feedback from parents and children. She also shares good practice with other childminders.  Children's safety is a high priority, because the childminder has robust safeguarding knowledge and completes accurate risk assessments.  Healthy eating is encouraged, because, for example, the childminder asks all of the children to try new fruit and vegetables at mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning by encouraging them to think about how and why things happen.  The childminder does not always make the best use of the resources available to her. This means that opportunities for free play and independent learning are not maximised.

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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 to think about how and why things happen, for example, by using different questioning techniques during both planned and spontaneous activities  maximise the use of resources so that there is greater opportunity for children to engage in independent and extended play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other relevant documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a range of activities to promote children's learning and development across all the areas of learning. Children of different ages enjoy a painting activity using a salad spinner, experimenting with different colours and patterns. Children work cooperatively, sharing the paint and passing each other resources. Mathematical concepts are introduced into children's play, for example, while reading a counting book the childminder encourages older children to take one away. The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children as they play, reinforcing their language development and encouraging them to join in. However, sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning. For example, during a planned activity outside, children enjoyed filling and watering sunflower seeds into compost. However, the childminder does not make use of opportunities to talk to older children about the life cycle of plants. This means that

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who attend. This is good

children are not always encouraged to think about how and why things happen.

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good

Children are happy and confident. Positive behaviour is encouraged by the childminder because she gives out reward certificates, including star of the week. This means that children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning that help them get ready for nursery or school. Younger children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. There is also opportunity for children to be active and play physically, because the childminder organises trips to parks and nature reserves. The childminder's house is welcoming and well resourced, although, she does not always make the best use of the available resources. At times, children ask to play with toys which are kept in the conservatory, but they have to wait for the childminder to go and fetch them. Also, during a craft activity younger children struggle to use paint independently because it is in large heavy bottles.

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provision is good

The childminder is well organised and ensures that children's care and learning needs are met. The childminder is dedicated to her own development and has completed a level 3 qualification in childcare since her last inspection. Because of this, she understands how the children in her care are learning and developing. Consequently, she plans relevant and interesting activities that challenge children to move forward in their learning. For example, children who are getting ready for school learn to count and recognise some letters. The childminder forms strong relationships with parents and shares information about children's progress regularly, using daily conversations and updates in children's journals. This ensures that children's learning is supported at home. Systems for evaluating her practice are in place. For example, the childminder uses parent questionnaires to highlight any areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252529 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866632 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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