Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 27 September 2010

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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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form secure relationships with her because she takes time to get to know them as individuals.  The childminder is well organised and maintains all aspects of her provision to a high standard. She provides a good range of well-presented resources, both indoors and outdoors.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is confident of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about children in her care. She risk assesses all areas of her home and outings to ensure children's safety is maintained.  The childminder is dedicated to her professional development. She regularly attends training courses to update her knowledge and skills.  The childminder builds strong relationships with local pre-schools and works hard to make sure that she provides consistent care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are sometimes distracted and unable to concentrate because the childminder does not always turn the television off during other activities.

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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

 encourage children to maintain their concentration, for example, by restricting the use of the television during other activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's learning and development records.  The inspector checked the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and her policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress while they are with the childminder. This is because she observes them playing and uses the information to plan activities, which are relevant and challenging. For instance, while playing in the garden, children practise writing their names in sand and water. The childminder encourages children to be confident learners because she offers them regular praise and affirmation. This helps to prepare them to be ready for school. The childminder introduces mathematical language while the children help her to prepare a morning snack of fruit kebabs. She reinforces their understanding of size as they pick out large and small strawberries. She encourages them to count the grapes as they put them onto skewers. These activities capture children's interest and engage them in purposeful learning. However, at certain times of the day children lose focus because the television distracts them from their play.

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good

Children settle quickly with the childminder because she is sensitive to their needs. Children who are less confident blossom under her care. She establishes strong links with local pre-schools and works hard to provide care that is consistent. Parents' comments about the childminder are extremely positive. For example, they say, 'It is a lovely relaxed environment; the childminder is very caring'. Children are encouraged to eat healthily because the childminder prepares fresh fruit snacks that are colourful and enticing to eat. Good hygiene routines help children learn the importance of keeping themselves clean. The childminder plans outings in the local area, including regular visits to the library. These are used as an opportunity to teach children about the world because children look at books about other cultures and religions. There is opportunity for children to be active and play physically because they have access to the childminder's large and well-

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provision is good

The childminder has a sound understanding of both the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is dedicated to improving her professional development and effectively uses the knowledge gained from her qualification to support children's learning. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development, which she shares with parents. She is well organised and ensures that children's care and learning needs are met. The childminder is reflective and gathers the views of parents and children, in order to improve her practice. She regularly meets up with other childminders to share good practice ideas and to discuss any early years related issues.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403692 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 850527 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four- 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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