Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 19 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 Outstanding 1

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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 secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly refreshes her understanding of safeguarding procedures, ensuring she knows how to report any concerns she might have about a child in her care.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's achievements and uses the information to plan for their further learning. She has discussions with parents about seeking guidance from specialist agencies when necessary, ensuring children receive extra support to close any gaps in their development.  The childminder provides opportunities for pre-school children to practise recognising letters and to develop their writing and number skills. They develop an appreciation of books because the childminder involves them in making these to reflect their experiences, such as after visits to farms. Children develop good skills in readiness for

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This provision is good

their future learning at nursery or school.  Children explore a wide range of physical-play equipment when they visit a variety of venues. Their good health is substantially promoted because they have extensive opportunities to learn to be fit and physically active.  Children's emotional well-being is significantly promoted and they thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's home. They are extremely happy in her care and form very strong bonds and firm relationships.  The childminder has built extremely strong partnerships with parents. She has offered care to many of her minded children's siblings over time and parents are highly complimentary about the nurturing environment and the cleanliness of her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow sufficient time for children to think about responses to questions before she provides the answers.

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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 more time for children to respond to questions so that they extend their thinking and make connections in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector jointly observed teaching and learning activities offered to children indoors.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder provides stimulating activities and engages children so that their attention is focused fully. She knows the children well and plans effectively for their individual learning. Children make good progress in their development. The childminder provides opportunities for children to repeat activities they have previously enjoyed and this consolidates and reinforces their learning. For example, young children confidently name colours, such as purple and orange. The childminder includes good levels of challenge for children to extend their coordination skills. They use rolling pins and learn to apply force to press cutters into play dough. The childminder interacts warmly and skilfully with children, encouraging their listening and speaking skills. However, she does not always allow sufficient time for children to think things through and to make connections in their learning during her conversations with them. She competently promotes children's

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who attend. This is good

exploratory skills so that they learn to describe textures. Children enjoy sharing activities with the childminder and are motivated to join in, such as when she helps them to count. Children are well prepared for their future learning.

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outstanding

Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are confident when they talk with her and others. Children develop excellent levels of self-care because the childminder provides ample opportunities for them to practise these skills. Pre-school children put on their coats and shoes independently and younger children learn to wash their hands with minimal help. Children make strides in their understanding of foods that are good for them and those that are less healthy. They enjoy the lunches they bring from home, which are nutritionally balanced and include the occasional treat. The childminder provides a calm, soothing environment that is reflected in children's highly disciplined behaviour. They play extremely well with others and often ask the childminder to join in. They are exceptionally confident to take the lead during role play because the childminder fits in with their requests. Together they act out stories, showing enjoyment and highly developed skills in

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provision is good

The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides effectively for children's learning and care. She consistently reviews her practice and makes changes to improve her setting. The childminder has effectively addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. In particular, she has established strong partnerships with other settings to share information about children's learning. The childminder regularly attends training and uses the new ideas she gains in her practice. For example, she has introduced new ways to effectively extend children's language skills during singing activities. The innovative childminder makes a wide range of props and resources to bring variety to children's learning. She regularly evaluates activities to maintain the good quality teaching that sustains children's learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334127 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 849167 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including 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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