Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 11 February 2009

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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 play happily in the childminder's bright and airy playroom. They choose confidently from the wide range of resources and activities available. The childminder carefully displays examples of children's artwork. Children's emotional development is well supported.  The childminder understands how children learn. She sits and talks with children as they play. She gives them explanations which improve their learning and encourages them to think for themselves.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses these to plan a wide range of activities which engages and challenges children to move forward in their learning.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language skills. She introduces children to new and interesting vocabulary and models correct pronunciation for younger children. All children make good progress while they

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This provision is good

are with the childminder. They are ready for the next stage in their learning, such as school and pre-school.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the care and learning that she provides for their children. They feel confident leaving their children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her own professional development sufficiently on improving her teaching skills, so that children make the best possible progress.  The childminder gives parents information about their child's day but has not established a clear, two-way flow of information about what children are learning both at home and in the setting.

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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

 target the programme of professional development even more effectively on developing first-rate teaching practice that increases the potential for children to make the best possible progress in their learning  establish a more consistent two-way flow of information about children's learning with parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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. She 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 committed to her own self-improvement. She has a clear action plan, including lots of ideas to develop her practice even further. She uses her good links with other local childminders to gain support and share ideas. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She carries out regular checks to ensure that her home is safe. She has appropriate fire safety equipment installed. The childminder is professional and well organised. She has good relationships with parents and works well with them to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and completes the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. She uses this information to identify children's interests and plan for their next steps in learning. Furthermore, the childminder uses her accurate assessments to identify and close any gaps in children's learning and development. For example, children with emerging speech and language difficulties have made rapid progress since the childminder has focused activities around communication and language. The well-qualified childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She provides consistently good quality activities and learning experiences for the children she cares for. She gives plenty of opportunities for young children to hear and repeat new words. For example, while children are completing a puzzle about sea creatures, she introduces them to the words sea anemone and coral.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children well and they are happy and settled in her care. Behaviour is very good. The childminder has high expectations of children and they understand appropriate boundaries for their age. The childminder encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other and praises them when they take turns. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the well-resourced garden. In addition, the childminder makes good use of the walk to school and the local parks to support children's physical development and well-being. Children help to grow fruit and vegetables in the garden. The childminder uses this opportunity to encourage children to eat healthily. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points while they are with the childminder. Her effective interactions during play particularly support children's good communication and language skills. Overall, all children are well within the expected range of development for their age. Children are well prepared to make the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297845 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 861629 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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