Childminder 252925

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 17 March 2011

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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 has a very good understanding of how children learn. She follows children's interests and guides them very successfully as they learn through play. As a result, they make good progress in their learning in readiness for school.  Children are very happy, confident and feel safe because the childminder has a lovely rapport with them. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and supports their emotional well-being successfully.  Partnerships with parents, external agencies and other providers are good. This makes a strong contribution to meeting children's needs.  Children have good opportunities to enjoy outdoor play, which promote their confidence and physical development. They follow good hygiene routines, which promote their good health.  The childminder promotes children's safety at all times and identifies and minimises risks to children in the home and on outings. She has a secure knowledge of child

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This provision is good

protection procedures and is confident about what to do if she has a concern about a child.  The childminder is experienced and well qualified. This has a very good impact on the learning experiences she offers to children. She has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which she translates effectively into practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to investigate the natural world.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to investigate and explore growth and living things.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed and evaluated teaching and learning activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation document and plans for improvement.  The views of parents and carers were taken into account from parent questionnaires that were completed for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching and learning is good. Children have good opportunities to explore and develop their own play. Planning and assessment works very well. The childminder observes children's play and assesses their development across all areas of learning. She then uses this information to work out the right level of support children need to enhance their learning experiences. High regard is given to promoting younger children's language skills. The childminder is skilful in her interactions as she plays alongside them. She uses open questions successfully to challenge children's thinking. Children enjoy singing rhymes and listening to stories. Younger children are beginning to make connections in their learning, for example, they find a toy elephant that links to their favourite book. Children have good opportunities to develop their mark-making skills. They like to manipulate dough, paint and use chalks. A good range of toys help to promote children's technology

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who attend. This is good

skills, for example, they press the buttons on the toys to find out how they work. However, there are fewer opportunities to become involved in activities that investigate and explore growth and living things.

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good

Children's well-being is fostered very effectively and they settle well in the childminder's care. The childminder is sensitive in her approach and she provides high levels of reassurance and comfort for children. Children grow in independence while in her care and learn to do things for themselves. They develop confidence and social skills through their visits to toddler groups and have a go at cutting up their fruit at snack time. Children confidently make choices from the good range of toys available. Children's behaviour is good. This is because the childminder promotes their self-esteem through her consistent use of praise and encouragement. Partnerships with parents work well from the outset. From the initial discussions, the childminder gets to know about each child's individual needs, skills and abilities and the preferences of the parents. Children begin to learn about how to keep themselves safe and help to tidy up to prevent tripping.

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provision is good

The childminder updates her knowledge and skills through training. This means that outcomes for children's care, learning and development constantly improve. Good arrangements are in place to check the effectiveness of her teaching and the progress children make. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and planned for. Parents are provided with regular information about their children's progress, which includes their planned next steps in learning. This helps them to become involved in their children's learning at home. Parents speak very positively about the care provided and the good progress their children make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252925 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866665 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994. She lives in Cotgrave, Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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