Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 14 August 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

 Procedures for keeping children safe are good, and children enjoy a clean and safe environment in which to play.  Children are happy and settled because the childminder works hard to establish strong relationships with them.  The childminder completes regular and precise observations of the children. She uses the information gained to ensure that the activities she plans are stimulating and promote children's learning and development.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles because, for example, the childminder uses the outdoor area to teach children how to grow fruit and vegetables to eat as part of a healthy diet.  The childminder is committed to her continued professional development. She strives to improve the service she provides for young children and their families. For example, she asks parents to give regular feedback, using questionnaires.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children cannot always make independent choices in their play. This is because the childminder does not organise her space and resources in an easily accessible way, especially for younger children.  Opportunities to work in partnership with other settings are not fully maximised. This is because the childminder does not always share information about children's learning and development with them.

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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

 build on established relationships with other settings, to ensure partnership working further promotes children's learning and development  encourage children's independent play, for example, by reconsidering the organisation of space so children have more opportunities to choose outdoor play, and the storage of resources so they are more readily accessible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector observed planned activities, and the childminder's interactions with 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.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, by reading recently completed questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well, because she carries out regular and precise observations. Consequently, she plans activities which meet individual children's needs. For example, children who are nervous about different textures learn to enjoy sensory activities, such as shaving-foam play. The childminder engages children in conversation while they play. This helps to extend children's language development and introduces new vocabulary and mathematical concepts. For example, during a planned activity, the childminder uses a matching game to introduce names of unusual fruits, and encourages children to count and name the colours that they see. During free-play, children engage happily with the resources that the childminder sets out. They empty and fill containers, and play imaginatively with toy animals. However, it is not easy for children to select toys independently, or to choose outdoor play. This is because the playroom, that

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who attend. This is good

has free-flow access to the garden, is mainly used to store resources, rather than for children to play in.

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good

Children are happy, settled and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They form secure relationships with her, because she is sensitive to their needs and provides cuddles and meaningful praise. The childminder is a good role model and consistently reinforces good hygiene and safety practices. For example, she uses posters to remind older children to wash their hands, and younger children know where to dispose of tissues hygienically. The childminder has a good awareness of catering for a range of specific needs or dietary requirements, and informs parents of any allergens present in the food she provides. Children benefit from regular visits to local toddler groups because it helps them to develop their social skills in readiness for school and nursery. There are good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills in the well-resourced outdoor area.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to her own development as a practitioner and regularly attends training courses and support groups. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and knows who to contact if she ever has concerns about a child. She has completed a level 3 qualification in childcare, and has learnt how to use sign language to support children with any language delays. This means that children receive good quality, tailored care and make good progress towards their early learning goals. The childminder regularly reviews her practice using an action plan, taking into account the views of both children and their parents. Relationships with parents are strong, in questionnaires, parents say that 'children are very happy in the childminder's care.' However, partnerships with other providers are not developed enough to ensure that information about children's learning and development is always shared.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254873 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 871555 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and receives funding for two- and three-year-old children.

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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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