Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 6 January 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

 Children are happy and settled. They enjoy a warm and affectionate relationship with the experienced childminder.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans appropriate activities for children, based on the next steps in their learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children's behaviour and encourages good manners and cooperative play.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is confident of the procedure to follow in the event of any concerns about children in her care. She risk assesses all areas of her home to ensure children's safety is maintained.  The childminder is motivated to improve and refine her practice. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date in order to meet children's needs well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder and parents work together to

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This provision is good

promote the good care and learning of each child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not plan activities well enough to ensure younger children learn as much as possible.  Partnerships with other settings do not fully support the sharing of all relevant information.

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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

 offer younger children the resources and challenge they need to increase the potential for them to achieve at the highest possible levels  share regular and precise information about children's learning and development with the other settings they attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the children's learning and development records, the childminder's self-evaluation record and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents by reading recently completed questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. The childminder plans activities which promote children's development in all aspects of their learning. For example, children's imagination is sparked by a dinosaur themed activity using construction materials and malleable dough. Older children demonstrate high levels of concentration as they create imaginary dinosaurs. The childminder skilfully extends their learning while they play, helping them to recall dinosaur facts and information from previous activities. However, the childminder does not always plan activities much enough to make sure that the youngest children achieve as much as possible. Children do not always have the resources they need and occasionally are not challenged sufficiently in their learning. The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children as they play, seizing every opportunity to help children learn. She promotes children's communication and language skills well. She encourages them to sing songs and

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good

Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn. The childminder provides high levels of care and meets children's emotional and physical needs effectively. The childminder ensures that children are ready for their move on to school. She encourages children to be independent, and helps develop their understanding of early literacy skills. The childminder encourages good behaviour at all times, and children understand the house rules. The childminder provides healthy balanced snacks and meals that meet children's individual dietary needs. Children enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise during visits to local parks and play areas. Their positive attitude towards leading a healthy lifestyle is well promoted. Children enjoy mixing with larger groups of children on visits to local toddler groups.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She reflects on her progress and gathers information from parents about ways in which she could improve her service. This enables her to continuously improve the service she offers to children and their families. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress in their learning and development. She knows how children develop over time and is able to identify any gaps or delays in their learning. Overall, the childminder has established some good links with the other settings children attend. However, she does not share precise information about children's learning and development with them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254812 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 871553 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays.

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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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