Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 October 2015 10 November 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 regularly evaluates and reflects on her practice. This helps her make the necessary changes to move forward. The childminder keeps up to date with current practice. This has a positive impact on children's learning.  Behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children to be polite and kind. She explains to older children that their behaviour has an effect on others. The childminder teaches children the importance of having good manners. She praises children when they use please and thank you.  Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. They sit patiently as they wait for their homemade soup, cheese on toast and fruit. They sit together at the table when they eat. This creates a family atmosphere.  The childminder teaches children how to stay healthy. Children know that they should put their hands over their mouth when they cough to stop the germs from spreading.  Younger children enjoy listening to stories. They find their favourite book and ask the

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This provision is good

childminder to read it to them. The childminder extends the learning by pointing out familiar objects and animals in the book.  Children develop confidence and social skills. They form good relationships with other children and the childminder. Older children help their younger peers to complete tasks, such as taking off their shoes after they have been outside and washing their hands.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share information with parents about children's learning often enough. In addition, parents are not fully encouraged to share information with the childminder about 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

 develop a more effective system to share information with parents about their child's learning more regularly, including encouraging parents to share information about their child's learning and development at home.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs to be aware of and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder liaises closely with other settings and schools that children attend. She shares information with them relating to children's next steps of learning and individual stages of development. She works in partnership with them to plan activities to enhance children's learning. This ensures that children make the best possible progress and enjoy continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the time they spend in this welcoming, homely environment. The childminder knows the children well. She provides a range of activities to meet each child's individual learning needs. She assesses and tracks children's progress. This enables her to quickly identify if there are any gaps in children's learning. Assessments are shared with parents. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at photographs in their development records. They recognise their friends and talk about and recall the activities they have taken part in. The childminder asks questions to encourage children's communication and thinking skills. Children learn to use simple technology. They competently press the arrow on the hand-held electronic device to watch the video of a singing session they have taken part in. The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She obtains information about children's interests and prior learning before they start. This is then used to help children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to settle and build on what they already know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They benefit from time spent outside. Children learn about nature and the wider world. They enjoy trips in the countryside to look at the changing seasons. They work together as they plant bulbs and scoop out the insides of pumpkins to make Halloween lanterns. The childminder is confident to stand back and observe children as they play. This allows children time to work together, develop relationships and learn for themselves. Children learn about their local community when walking to the local market to buy fruit and vegetables. The childminder teaches children about other cultures. They visit supermarkets to look at, buy and taste foods from around the world. The childminder teaches children to respect their different backgrounds. Children take part in activities which help them to become proud of their heritage.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, given their starting points and individual capabilities. They develop independence and gain the key skills needed in readiness for school. They are able to take care of their personal needs and know when it is appropriate to wash their hands. Children communicate well and learn to write numbers and letters. They count in a variety of play situations, and can name and sort colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408912 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 850955 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Bingham, Nottingham. She operates all year round on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7.30am to 6pm, except for 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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