Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 16 June 2010

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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 has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She plans a wide range of activities across all areas of learning. The childminder's positive interaction helps young children to remain interested in their play and learning.  The childminder ensures all children and families are highly valued and included in this safe, secure and caring environment.  Children are extremely secure and build excellent relationships with the childminder. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when their children first start. She successfully uses this information to help children settle and to provide every child with good quality care and education.  The childminder expertly talks to children throughout the day, modelling language and repeating words to promote children's speaking and listening skills. In addition, she uses gestures, pictures and bilingual books to support children's learning. All children,

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This provision is good

including those who speak English as an additional language, make at least good progress in their communication and language development.  Children behave extremely well and are well mannered. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and makes sure young children quickly learn what is acceptable and what is not. She is a strong role model who has a very calm, kind and sensitive nature.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder strives to do her best and keeps up to date with current guidelines, she has not fully considered different ways to increase her confidence and further enhance her own teaching practice to truly enrich her provision.  The childminder does not always incorporate the next steps she identifies for children's learning into the experiences and activities she provides.

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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

 focus professional development more specifically on gaining more confidence and enhancing the quality of teaching to help provide the best possible outcomes for children  make better use of the next steps identified for individual children's learning, in order to provide the highest levels of challenge and increase the potential for them to make rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements to safeguard children are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect, and fully understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder regularly evaluates all aspects of her provision. She uses the views of parents to help shape her service. The childminder effectively monitors the progress made by all children, ensuring any gaps in their learning are quickly identified. The childminder is experienced and completes all mandatory training. She has the required knowledge and skills to promote children's care, learning, safety and welfare very well. The childminder has built very strong relationships with parents. She continually shares information with them to keep them informed of how their child is and the progress they are making. This contributes to a combined approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's home is bright and stimulating. Children are happy and inquisitive, and move around the environment confidently. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She follows children's interests and becomes involved in their chosen play. The childminder observes and assesses the progress children make. She plans activities to build on what children know and can do. However, very occasionally, during planned activities, the childminder does not take into account every child's identified next steps in learning to provide the highest levels of challenge. Nevertheless, children enjoy a range of experiences and are beginning to show a real eagerness to learn. They enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles, using trial and error to work out how to fit the pieces together. The childminder uses a range of teaching methods to develop children's recognition of colours and numbers. Children have many opportunities to make marks using a variety of writing

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

tools. They show their love for books and listen well to short stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to value and respect each other. Children learn very quickly to respect their environment and the toys around them. The childminder promptly recognises children's efforts and achievements. She continually offers children reassurance and encouragement, motivating them to have a go and try new things. The childminder promotes children's good health and hygiene very well. Children are encouraged to wipe their noses, wash their hands and put their hands over their mouth when they cough. This contributes to children's developing independence. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical activities. They enjoy playing with a range of equipment in the garden. The childminder takes the children on lots of outings which help them to gain a better understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress from their starting points. The childminder places a very strong focus on helping children gain the basic skills that they need to gain a solid foundation in their learning. This helps children to be prepared when the time comes for their move on to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339810 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 862833 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Nottingham. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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