Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 23 March 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn best. She regularly observes the children as they play to assess their learning and development. Planning takes full account of children's individual learning needs, and the childminder ensures that the areas of learning are well covered.  Children are developing a good understanding of their local community. They enjoy many outings to familiar places to experience different activities and play regularly with other children, making friends and socialising.  Children settle quickly and are happy in the childminder's care.  The childminder has good arrangements to safeguard children. She has completed safeguarding training and has clear written procedures to support her practice. She is confident in her knowledge of child protection and where to report any concerns about children's welfare, should they arise.  The childminder attends many courses to continually develop her knowledge and skills.

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This provision is good

She undertakes self-evaluation which identifies areas for improvement that will have a positive impact on those in her care.  The childminder works closely with her co-childminder. In addition, they network with other childminders. This provides them with opportunities to monitor their educational programme and make improvements to their teaching practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always collect precise information about children's development from the parents when they start at the setting.  Children are sometimes distracted by the television being on, particularly as they take part in more focused 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

 collect more detailed information from parents about their children's stages of development when they start at the setting, and use this information to refine sharper initial planning  help children to concentrate and become more deeply involved in their play, providing an environment that is free from distractions and background noise.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing in the indoor environment.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with minded children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and considered the written views of parents.  The inspector had detailed conversations with the childminder to establish her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector evaluated learning activities with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children actively participate in a wide range of stimulating play experiences in the vibrant and homely environment. However, on occasions children's concentration is disrupted during more focused learning activities and they are distracted by the television. The childminder has a gentle, supportive approach and she talks to the children as they play. She engages with them skilfully, asking questions which encourage their response. She supports their developing communication and language well. Children access a good range of resources that enable them to make marks, such as pencils, chalks and paintbrushes. These resources offer opportunities for spontaneous writing and drawing. Children's development in literacy is well supported and books are readily available throughout the home. Children confidently choose from these to enjoy by themselves or take them to the childminder for her to read. They join in with familiar text and identify key characters.

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who attend. This is good

Children learn about and explore various cultural events throughout the year. This supports their understanding of the diverse world in which they live and of similarities and differences in society.

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good

Children are very familiar with routines and demonstrate a strong sense of security in the setting. Positive relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder enable children to be self-assured and confident. Children learn about how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, in the quiet, calm atmosphere they are encouraged to move around carefully and considerately. The childminder provides nutritious, healthy meals and snacks and she ensures children drink plenty of water as they learn to respond to their body's needs. The childminder successfully promotes children's positive attitudes and good manners. They behave well and learn to be polite and helpful. The childminder keeps clear records of any accidents, incidents and medication given to children and keeps parents informed for consistency of care.

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provision is good

The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and provides them with clear information about her provision. She discusses children's progress, activities and achievements with parents on a daily basis. However, she does not always obtain more precise information about their children's development when they start at the setting. This means that the initial planning is not as sharp as it could be to maximise learning opportunities. The childminder seeks parents' views through discussion each day and simple questionnaires on which some parents provide comments. They state that the childminder and her co-childminder provide a 'warm, caring home' and children 'love coming and always have fun'. The childminder provides age-appropriate car seats for children. This promotes their safety when travelling in the car.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294869 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 872939 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 23 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works closely with her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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