Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2015 17 January 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

 Children develop independence in their self-help skills as the childminder gives this a high priority in their learning. As a result, children are well prepared for the move on to nursery and school.  The childminder builds strong nurturing relationships with the children in her care. This supports children's emotional well-being and builds a secure basis from which children are ready and able to learn.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the statutory and other government requirements. She uses this knowledge effectively to ensure children are safe and well protected.  Children are learning to be kind and caring towards each other from an early age, and their behaviour in the setting is good.  Children are valued and actively involved in their learning. The childminder effectively acknowledges children's interests and their independent decisions about their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always proactive and successful in engaging with parents to plan for and address children's next steps more robustly.  Children are not consistently provided with opportunities to think of their own ideas and ways of solving problems, in order to develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not focus her professional development enough on improving the quality of her teaching in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children's 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

 work more closely with parents to identify plans to target and address children's next steps more robustly  provide more opportunities for children to solve problems and develop their ideas and thinking  make better use of professional development opportunities that improve teaching and increase the potential for children to achieve rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, self-assessment information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has effective child protection procedures in place and is clear about the action she would take if she had concerns about a child. Information for parents is readily available through discussion and the childminder's noticeboard. The childminder involves parents in her assessment of children's progress. However, she does not always work effectively with them to target all aspects of children's developmental needs robustly, so that children make even further progress. The childminder spends time considering what she does well and identifies areas of weakness to help her to improve the quality of provision to benefit children. She has addressed the previous inspection recommendations and completes relevant training to meet welfare requirements. The childminder updates her childcare knowledge, policies and procedures as a result. However, she has not focused her professional development

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

sharply enough on improving her teaching skills so she can help children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting learning opportunities. She completes detailed observations to understand children's individual interests and fascinations. She uses these effectively to plan the next steps in their learning. As a result, all children progress well. The childminder takes children on regular trips to places, such as, parks, playgroups and libraries, often meeting up with other childminders. This helps them to develop a good knowledge of their local community and to gain effective social skills. The childminder encourages children to enjoy learning, particularly outdoors. However, they are not always encouraged to take the time to think, identify and then solve problems for themselves. The childminder does not fully extend opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and conscientious, and children form strong attachments with her. This helps to develop their emotional well-being and self-confidence. The childminder supports children to develop their independence. For example, children wash their hands before meals and use the bathroom independently. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals; this supports them to lead healthy lifestyles and to be active. Children enjoy playing outdoors; they explore their environment with confidence and investigate a wide range of resources in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well for their age and stage of development, given their starting points. They are confident, sociable and enjoy learning. As a result, children are prepared for their next steps in learning, including moving on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422139 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 852294 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hucknall. She operates all year round from 7am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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