Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2015 1 March 2011

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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 observes children's play and achievements and assesses their stage of development effectively. She regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being. This communication helps to support children's learning at home.  The childminder's teaching is good. She has a very clear understanding of children's abilities and works closely with other settings where they attend. This contributes to the continuity of care and learning for children and helps them make progress.  Effective settling-in arrangements reassure parents and children. The childminder gains plenty of information from parents about their children's interests and abilities. This enables her to get to know children and their stages of development quickly.

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This provision is good

 Children develop good communication and social skills, helped by the positive interaction they receive from the childminder.  Children show high levels of confidence. They behave very well and cooperate with others during their play, which helps them build strong friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully identified all areas where improvements can be made, in order to raise practice to the highest level.  The childminder has not always taken all professional development opportunities to develop her good teaching practice even further.

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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

 sharpen the self-evaluation process to identify ways to raise the quality of the provision to the highest level  engage in more opportunities to enhance professional development to constantly improve knowledge and the good levels of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during child-led and planned activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her provision to help identify areas for development. She seeks parents' views and listens to what children have to say. However, she does not reflect precisely enough on practice, in order to raise the quality of the provision to the highest level. Future plans do not prioritise ongoing professional development to continue to improve teaching and learning in the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She regularly updates her knowledge about child protection issues and the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns. The childminder has devised a good range of policies and procedures. These work in practice and help support children's well-being and safety. She teaches children safe practices, such as crossing roads, so they learn to identify risks for themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of toys and play materials for children to use. She uses an effective system to monitor children's development, which helps her identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder knows to raise any concerns quickly in order to give children the best support possible. This helps all children make good progress. Children develop an awareness of number, shape and colour through play. For example, as they play with the dough the childminder names the different shapes and colours they are making and encourages counting. Children enjoy singing time, and chose their favourite songs to sing. Children play with handbags and enjoy role play as they use their imaginative skills to go shopping. Children show high levels of concentration and remain engaged and challenged during activities. Parents comment they are happy with the level of care and learning their children receive; the childminder shares ideas to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and secure. They have good opportunities to interact with other children at the setting and she arranges for them to meet with other childminders and their children regularly. Children learn about good hygiene practices and they develop a positive approach to healthy eating. The childminder works well with parents to promote good nutrition. Children enjoy outings to the local parks and toddler groups. They regularly play outdoors in the childminder's garden and experience lots of fresh air and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress because the childminder knows how to promote their learning and development well. They are confident learners who are keen to engage in a range of stimulating and challenging activities. The childminder is effective in preparing children for their next stage in learning, such as moving on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252410 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 854800 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990. She lives in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. The provision operates all year round from Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, and Friday from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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