Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 September 2015 12 June 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a rich variety of resources and activities that are suitable for the children of different ages and abilities who attend. Children are able to self-select from the broad range that is available. They have very good opportunities to make choices and decisions about how they spend their time in her home.  Children play confidently and build good relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder is skilled in helping them to feel settled, secure and happy.  Children's behaviour is good. They share, take turns, respect one another and play together well. The childminder is a good role model. She gives clear guidance about how she expects them to behave and reinforces positive behaviour with praise.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals. They benefit from plenty of opportunities to be physically active as they play

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This provision is good

outdoors and use climbing equipment in the garden.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and with other settings that children attend. The three-way flow of information effectively promotes continuity and consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet devised an ambitious programme for ongoing professional development aimed at raising her knowledge and skills to an even higher level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children to think critically during activities.

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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

 plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of practice to the highest level  encourage children to think critically, describe, share thoughts and give explanations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities and assessed the impact they have on the quality of provision for children.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the childminder's methods of self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder currently provides care for children only before and after school. She is committed to providing high-quality wrap-around care for children and their families. She has a good understanding of statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder evaluates her practices, taking account of the views of parents and children. She identifies strengths and areas for future development in order to refine the quality of the provision. For example, she plans to further improve the outdoor provision by developing a covered area to use in all weathers. The well-qualified childminder attends mandatory training and finds information online to update her knowledge. However, she has not yet devised an astute plan focused on raising the quality of practice even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. For example, children enjoy mixing ingredients to create their own play dough. They feel the texture of the mixture and experience how it changes in consistency as more flour or water is added. They mix paint in and explore changes in colour. However, the childminder does not always challenge children's critical thinking. They are not always prompted to explain why or how something happens, such as considering changes to the consistency of the paint when more water is added. Even so, the quality of her teaching through play is good overall. The childminder engages children in conversations and extends the vocabulary of younger children to promote their speaking skills. She models good use of language and builds on children's mathematical understanding. For example, she instructs them to count out two spoons full of flour and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

one of salt as they make their dough. The childminder encourages children to name the shapes of various cutters as they use them. She successfully fosters children's imaginative play. For instance, when they pretend to make sausages with their dough, she reminds them to be sure they are properly cooked. The childminder finds out about what children are learning in school and plans ways to complement this in her setting. She effectively promotes children's ongoing progress and helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's home. Older and younger children mix and interact well with each other. The childminder has carefully considered ways to promote and maximise children's independence, giving this high priority. For instance, she has put pegs at child height so that children can take responsibility for hanging up their own coats and bags when they arrive. Aprons are similarly available on low pegs in the kitchen and art room, so children can access these themselves before messy activities. Children help themselves to cutlery and drinks at meal times. They are encouraged to help to tidy away resources, which fosters their sense of cooperation. Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and manage risk, for instance, as they play on the climbing frame in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427310 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 852774 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The provision operates between 7.30am and 9am, and between 3.10pm and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The provision also operates during school holidays as required, between 7.30am and 6.30pm. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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