Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 25 February 2011

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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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of the seven areas of learning and fully supports children's development. Planning is well thought out and meets children's individual needs well.  The quality of teaching is good. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning, including the eventual move on to school.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with children, who demonstrate a secure attachment to her.  Children are kept safe during a wide range of challenging learning experiences where they are supported by the childminder to manage risks.  Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. Parents comment on how their children benefit from good information sharing relating to their likes, dislikes and particular needs.  Children's learning experiences are continually improving because the childminder

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This provision is good

monitors and evaluates her teaching and planning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to further extend planned activities to encourage children to explore, investigate and find things out for themselves.  Children are not always able to independently choose toys to support their decision making and help them develop their own play ideas.

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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

 develop ways for children to know about all the resources available to them so they make more individual choices and follow their own ideas  provide children with even more opportunities to explore, investigate and to find things out for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities inside, outdoors and at mealtimes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and a range of other documentation, such as policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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who attend. This is good

Children participate in a range of sensory play, where they explore malleable dough and paint. Consequently, children are developing good hand-to-eye coordination and small physical movements. This provides them with valuable skills needed for early writing skills in preparation for school. The childminder knows children well and plans activities around their interests and next steps in learning. For example, children enjoy searching for plastic mini-beasts and picking them up with large tweezers. Children show delight at finding the hidden objects and ask the childminder what mini-beast they have found. While they ask questions and thoroughly enjoy the activity, the childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to explore and investigate to find things out for themselves. The childminder has an extensive range of resources for children to use. However, some of these are stored out of sight and are not easily accessible. This means children have fewer

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who attend. This is good

opportunities to make individual choices and decisions about what to play with and to develop and extend their own ideas.

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good

The childminder encourages children to be independent and to hygienically manage their own personal needs. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands independently before having their snack. Children have regular visits to the childminder's home prior to them starting there. This helps to ensure a happy, smooth transition between home and the childminder's care, and builds children's confidence when approaching new experiences. Children are involved in tidying away resources and understand this prevents them tripping up. The childminder is an extremely good role model as she effectively manages children's behaviour. She positively reinforces good behaviour and kindness with lots of praise. She very calmly distracts children when they become upset or frustrated. Consequently, children are learning to cooperate with each other and to share. Furthermore, children are developing their understanding of the childminder's boundaries

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provision is good

Children are safe because the childminder has a very good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She fully understands what process to follow, should she have concerns about a child in her care, and if allegations were made against herself. The childminder has attended recent relevant training and her good practice is reflected in her effectively written policies. Fire drills are carried out regularly with children, particularly when a new child starts. This means they know what to do in the event of an emergency. Comprehensive risk assessments are used to ensure all areas, both indoors and outdoors, are checked for safety. There are also risk assessments for all outings. The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis about what children have been doing and shares details of their achievements. There are also strong links with the local school children attend to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252399 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866615 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Chilwell, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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