Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2015 29 September 2008

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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

 Children thrive in this warm and welcoming childminding setting where they are happy and settled. They enjoy an affectionate relationship with the experienced childminder. She provides nurturing and positive support for children, which gives them a strong sense of security.  The well-qualified childminder is dedicated to her own professional development. She regularly reflects on her practice and demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a good quality provision.  The quality of teaching is very good. The wide variety of freely accessible resources, enhanced by regular outings and trips, means children are motivated and enthusiastic learners.  Children's safety is rigorously promoted through the implementation of robust safeguarding and welfare procedures. Potential risks to children are minimised through effective risk assessment procedures. These are reviewed regularly to keep children safe.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has established secure 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:

 Assessments of children's development are not always used to plan as precisely as possible for their individual future learning.

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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

 use assessments more effectively to increase the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and planning documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's qualifications, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is very good. Her qualifications and dedication to her own continued professional development mean that she has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder gains detailed information from parents prior to children starting, to establish children's starting points. She carries out regular observations and assessments to identify where children are in their development and what they will need to do next. However, she does not always use this information to identify precisely how to increase each child's individual knowledge, skills and level of achievement. Nevertheless, children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for school. Children enjoy making their own bread. They show fascination as the childminder introduces scientific concepts, explaining how yeast is activated with sugar and warm water. Children use their physical skills to knead and

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who attend. This is good

mould the dough, while the childminder skilfully introduces them to new language connected to bread making, such as stretch and elasticity.

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good

The childminder provides a stimulating and rich environment for children. The outdoor area is used to particularly good effect. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. As part of a project looking at where food comes from, children plant, grow and harvest their own crops for eating. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and ensures that they follow good hygiene routines. The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour consistently. She has a calm, caring and patient manner and gives children her individual attention, meaning each child feels valued and special. When playing outdoors, children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as using water to pour, fill and empty containers. The childminder regularly takes children to groups so that they have good opportunities to mix socially with other children. These experiences, among others, help children to play cooperatively with their

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has effective safeguarding knowledge and understands what to do if she is worried about a child. She carries out regular checks of her home to ensure it is safe. The childminder is committed to providing good quality provision for children and their parents. She takes into account the views of parents when evaluating her provision and has clear plans for improvement. She keeps her knowledge up to date by subscribing to relevant magazines and linking with other practitioners. For example, she has made links with settings that are developing innovative outdoor play ideas, so that she can develop her good practice further by learning from them. Effective partnerships with parents and other settings help to maintain continuity for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254719 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 866900 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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