Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 3 July 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder demonstrates a natural rapport with children. She shows an excellent understanding of each child's needs. This empathetic approach ensures that children feel very safe and secure with the childminder.  The childminder is a very well qualified and experienced practitioner. She continually seeks further training which has an excellent impact on children's learning.  The childminder provides an excellent range of high-quality learning experiences for children. She uses very effective questioning and role-modelling techniques. As a result, children demonstrate that they are eager to learn and enjoy meeting new challenges.  Children demonstrate high levels of confidence, self-assurance and independence.  The childminder has developed excellent links with other providers and settings to ensure continuity of care and learning for all children. This enables her to provide an educational programme which is interesting, stimulating and meets the needs of all

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This provision is outstanding

children.  The childminder is fully committed to promoting her excellent quality provision. She has worked hard to develop her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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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

 continue to find even more innovative ways to enhance children's excellent communication skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through references and information seen on the day.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, planning documentation, the self- evaluation form and a selection of policies and children's records.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is excellent and children benefit from the encouragement and interaction they receive from the childminder. The childminder has an extremely good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning. She plans activities according to the children's interests and the next steps in their learning. Experiences are abundant and varied, and children are extremely well motivated and very eager to join in. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence with a real have a go approach to learning. The childminder gives particular emphasis to the development of children's communication skills and supporting their physical, personal, social and emotional development. The childminder is keen to develop even more rich opportunities to promote children's communication skills. Children learn about the world around them as part of their play and through visits in the local community. Children are extremely

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who attend. This is outstanding

confident and acquire excellent skills to equip them for their future learning. The childminder uses highly successful strategies to engage parents and other professionals in children's learning and development.

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outstanding

The childminder uses frequent praise and encouragement as she interacts with children, enabling them to form secure emotional bonds. As a result, children are extremely confident, excited to explore and easily able to initiate their own play and learning. They behave remarkably well and clearly understand about healthy lifestyles and keeping safe. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to ensure that she has an extensive knowledge of each child's care needs. She provides parents with detailed and informative feedback regarding their child's day. Older children learn to look after and support the younger ones. Children show high levels of self-control and learn to form good friendships. These experiences all help to prepare them for the next steps in their life, such as starting at school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including how to safeguard children. A wide range of well-implemented policies and procedures and well-managed records underpins the childminder's excellent practice and keeps children safe. She is extremely reflective and carries out regular evaluation of her training needs, setting out a clear action plan for the future. The childminder is very well organised and has a robust and well-planned routine. She has successfully developed systems to track and monitor children's progress, which significantly contributes to her consistently high standards and children's rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252451 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866620 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Mapperley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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