Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 October 2015 15 April 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 is hardworking and dedicated. Since her last inspection, she has placed a strong focus on her continued professional development and gained a formal childcare qualification.  The childminder provides a broad range of interesting and innovative activities for children to enjoy. She gives children regular opportunities to go on outings and attend local toddler groups. This helps to support children's emotional well-being and develops their understanding of people and communities.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment for children. She builds strong relationships with children and their families from the outset, allowing them to settle quickly and easily.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children and plans appropriate next steps for their learning, taking into account their interests and developmental stage. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on the service she provides, evaluating her strengths and identifying areas to improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established a two-way flow of information regarding children's learning with other settings that they attend.  The childminder does not always give parents ideas on how to best support their children's learning and development at home.

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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

 establish a more consistent two-way flow of information with other settings regarding children's learning  strengthen the ways in which parents are supported to extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading recently completed questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very well qualified. She attends regular training courses to strengthen the quality of her teaching practice. The childminder is organised with a professional approach to her work. She has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly asks parents and children for feedback on her setting, and has a clear action plan in place to drive further improvements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. Effective systems are in place to identify and minimise any risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers pertinent information from parents prior to children starting, in order to establish children's starting points. She carries out regular observations and assessments to identify where children are in their development and what they need to do next. The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She sits and plays with children, skilfully asking them questions which make them think. Children's mathematical skills are promoted during activities linked to their individual interests. They recall simple mathematical sequences while decorating pumpkins with numerical stickers, and later on they enjoy finding hidden numbers in the sandpit. Younger children explore how things work as they roll a flashing electronic ball back and forth. Children preparing for the move on to school are supported with their early literacy development. For example, the childminder plans lots of opportunities for fun games involving letter and sound

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with an exciting, stimulating and enabling environment, both indoors and outside. She gets to know children well, and they are happy and settled in her care. Children are developing a good knowledge of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. They sit at the table to enjoy fresh fruit and healthy meals. Children's behaviour is managed well and clear boundaries help them know what is expected of them. The childminder encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other, praising them when they share resources and take turns. Children benefit from regular physical exercise and fresh air. The childminder makes the most of the outdoors and nearby amenities to extend children's learning. Younger children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults as they attend local baby and toddler groups. This effectively helps support them to develop confidence in different social situations. The childminder has

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

established good relationships with parents who speak highly of the care that she provides. They say, 'we trust you completely' and 'we have seen a real development since our child has been with you'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress while they are with the childminder. Their starting points are identified well and any gaps in learning are quickly addressed. They are well prepared for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413408 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 874289 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and 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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Telephone number

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