Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 10 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 stimulating outdoor area is a strength of the setting. The children can spend as much time outdoors as they wish. This suits the learning styles of some children really well, particularly toddlers and older children.  The quality of teaching is good. Children are engaged and interested in activities because the childminder makes learning fun. She gets down to the children's level involving them in conversations and commentating as they play. This good practice means that toddler's language and communication skills are developing rapidly.  Even the youngest children are independent learners. This is because the childminder provides a wide range of resources matched to children's interests and age. They can choose where they play and what they play with. The childminder is also skilled at carrying out adult-led activities with different age groups. She is able to provide different challenges for all those taking part.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a warm and caring manner, which helps children quickly develop strong attachments to her. Consequently, they are happy, confident and feel secure in the childminder's home.  The childminder has established good links with other early years settings that children attend. These partnerships provide continuity in children's care and learning, supporting them as they move between the different settings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain detailed enough information from parents about children's prior learning and what they learn at home.

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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

 build on the current assessment process by obtaining more detailed and precise information from parents about children's prior learning and what they achieve at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her household; and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school. The childminder has a good awareness of how children learn and plans stimulating and challenging activities for individual children. These experiences are based on what the childminder knows children can do and what they need to learn next. Parents are generally well informed about their child's learning, and they share general information with the childminder about their child's starting points and what progress they make at home. However, sometimes this information is not detailed enough to help the childminder assess and plan precisely, so that children's level of progress can be raised further. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. The childminder encourages them to count and uses mathematical language during all activities. For example, she counts the cuts they make to paper and discusses size as they play with dough.

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good

The childminder regularly checks her home and garden to make sure toys and equipment are in good order. As a result, children are protected and kept safe. She lets children take risks in their play and this means they are learning to keep themselves safe. For example, she stays close by while toddlers climb onto a seat in the garden and as they learn to use scissors. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts and displays their artwork in the playroom. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem and means they feel valued. Children help the childminder in her large vegetable garden and enjoy eating the fresh produce they have grown. Meals and snacks are healthy and well balanced, and help children to understand about a healthy lifestyle. Children of all ages get along together well. This is because the childminder agrees some house rules with older children, who then act as good role models to the younger ones. Younger children

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good

go with the childminder as she takes and collects children from school. This helps them to become familiar with the school and so more emotionally prepared for this move when the time comes.

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provision is good

Leadership and management of the setting are good. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets all legal requirements. She is well qualified and keeps her knowledge up to date by subscribing to relevant magazines and linking with other practitioners. For example, she has made links with other childminders judged as outstanding, so that she can develop her good practice further by learning from them. The childminder also evaluates her practice by asking parents to complete questionnaires and by talking to children about what they enjoy most. This helps the childminder to continually improve, and to meet the needs of children and their families. Arrangements for safeguarding children are robust. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge by completing child protection training. She is knowledgeable about signs and symptoms of abuse, and how to keep children safe from harm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295651 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 861548 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Newark, Nottinghamshire. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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