Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 21 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 understanding of how to effectively safeguard children. Effective policies, procedures and risk assessments are in place to ensure children are kept safe and secure.  Effective, settling-in sessions meet each child's individual needs. This means children's emotional well-being is supported well and children form close attachments with the childminder. They are prepared for their next stage of learning, because they display high levels of confidence and engage actively and eagerly in their surroundings.  The childminder is fully committed to developing and extending her knowledge and understanding of how children learn by attending training courses. She has completed training since the last inspection, as she recognises this will have a positive impact on the children in her care.  Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder engages very well with children and makes learning fun. As a result, children progress well. The childminder

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This provision is good

promotes children's communication and language very effectively, introducing new words in the context of play and activities.  The childminder has developed a very close relationship with parents and they speak very highly of her and her qualities. They use words, such as, dedicated, amazing, energetic, calm, gentle and thoughtful. Parents also comment on the close relationship their children have with the childminder.  The childminder meets the individual needs of children well. She provides children with a range of healthy snacks to promote a healthy diet. This supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor learning environment does not consistently provide the same quality resources and learning opportunities as the indoor environment.

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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

 focus on the planning of activities outdoors more precisely, to enrich learning opportunities across all areas of the educational programme.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children play indoors and outdoors, and invited the childminder to make a joint observation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from written references provided for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this to provide children with an exciting range of activities that promotes their learning across all areas. The childminder follows children's interests and builds on these to make sure children learn lots of things in different ways. For example, she finds ways to capture young children's interest in small balls by dipping these in paint. This allows children to experiment with the feel of the paint on their fingers and on paper. They then go on to learn colours and new words, such as describing the paint as 'squidgy'. Quality resources and activities are provided to support children's play and learning indoors. However, the outside area is not planned as effectively, and so some opportunities to enrich children's learning are overlooked.

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good

Children's all-round development and emotional well-being is effectively promoted because the childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She gathers important information from parents about their children, which enables her to follow their routines. Children are able to embrace the wide range of resources available and independently move around the playroom, exploring their environment. As a result, children are settled, happy and ready to learn. Children know the importance of eating healthily and of physical exercise. They take part in a range of outings, such as visits to local parks and toddler groups, where they socialise with others. This develops their confidence and prepares them for their move to nursery or school. Children benefit from the relaxed disposition of the childminder, who uses a positive approach in managing their behaviour. Her consistent praise and continual reassurance has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and her responsibilities towards the children in her care. Clear safeguarding procedures are in place. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and knows what procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder's good knowledge and experience of how children learn, enables her to monitor children's learning and make accurate assessments. The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. This has been achieved by addressing previous weaknesses and accessing training. As a result, she has improved the provision for children. The childminder evaluates her practice further by seeking the views of children and parents. She has secured positive partnerships with other provisions that children attend, to ensure they benefit from continuity between home, her care and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399865 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 879368 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports a number of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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