Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 23 February 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 is well organised and focuses on the individual needs of the child. She has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe and healthy.  Children are secure and form strong attachments with the childminder. They are independent, curious learners, who display a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder has established close working partnerships with parents, which provides children with consistency and continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder has good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and uses good systems for observing, assessing and planning for children's needs.  The childminder uses a broad range of resources to provide children with a varied and stimulating environment. This encourages children to actively explore and investigate, as they develop their skills through things they enjoy.  The childminder maintains a comprehensive range of policies, procedures and records

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This provision is good

that underpin her practice to safeguard children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise all opportunities to encourage a two-way flow of information sharing with other early years providers to promote consistency and further the outcomes for children.  There are few opportunities within the learning environment to extend children's understanding of different cultures and beliefs.

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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

 strengthen relationships with other early years providers to share information regarding children's learning and development to promote consistency and maximise children's progress  enhance the learning environment by providing more opportunities to extend children's understanding of different cultures and beliefs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation and children's records.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and at self-evaluation and the improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

Children participate in purposeful play and exploration. They enjoy an appropriate balance of opportunities to play indoors and outside. The childminder observes and assesses children, and uses this information to identify next steps in children's learning. Children develop an awareness of number, shape and colour through play. For example, as they play with the dough the childminder names the different shapes and colours they are making. Children show their delight in exploring simple man-made equipment promoting their awareness of technology, for example, using torches to explore the play tent in the garden. Children's physical development is encouraged through a variety of activities and experiences in the outdoors. This promotes children's understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles through exercise and fresh air. The childminder invites parents to share information, discuss development summaries and contribute to children's individual

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who attend. This is good

learning. The childminder is fully aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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good

The childminder provides a consistent routine between each child's home and her care, and is attentive to children's interests and needs. Children benefit from the individual attention given to them by the childminder. They develop positive relationships with her and they feel safe and secure. The childminder models good behaviour and focuses on children's positive actions with lots of praise and attention. The childminder encourages children's independence when eating their snacks and meals, and as they make choices in their play. Consequently, children are developing essential skills to help them prepare for the next stage in their learning. The childminder takes children out to places in the community. This gives children new experiences and they gain an understanding of the wider community. However, children are not always able to continue their understanding of different cultures and beliefs. For example, there are fewer multicultural resources

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good

available in the environment to represent diversity within the wider world.

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provision is good

The childminder displays a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors the children's progress well and tracks their development using a range of assessment tools. Effective assessment means children enjoy a good standard of care and learning opportunities that effectively promote the progress that they make. The childminder shows a good commitment to drive improvement. She regularly meets with other childminders to share information and ideas that benefit children. She monitors and evaluates her practice to identify areas for development. This helps to ensure her provision effectively meets the needs of all children who attend. Parents give very positive feedback and are very happy with the service the childminder provides. However, she does not make use of all opportunities to make links with other early years providers to promote continuity and consistency in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252570 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 864480 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 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Arnold. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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