Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 26 January 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

 Teaching is good. The well qualified and experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children actively explore their surroundings and the range of easily accessible toys and equipment.  The childminder offers clear and realistic boundaries to manage children's behaviour. She works in close partnership with parents to find realistic and appropriate strategies, particularly for those children who have special educational needs. As a result, all children are beginning to follow simple rules and listen to instructions.  Children have developed warm, caring attachments with the childminder. She knows them well and spends good quality time supporting their play. As a result, children are happy and content.  Children have regular access to the outdoors. The childminder recognises the many opportunities to build on children's learning outside. Children benefit from being active

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This provision is good

and spending time in the fresh air.  The childminder successfully identifies and minimises risks in and out of the home environment. She closely supervises children at all times. This helps children to stay safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give all children enough opportunities to build on their vocabulary or practise using new words.  Occasionally, some adult-led activities are not planned well enough to focus on what each child taking part needs to learn next.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to extend their vocabulary and practise using new words  plan adult-led activities more precisely to consistently build on each child's next steps in learning.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation record and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the statutory requirements. She has good procedures in place to monitor and assess the progress children make at the setting. This helps her to support them well in making good progress in their learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training in child protection and has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice to identify gaps in her provision. Parents and children feed into this progress. They have opportunities to contribute to change, should this be necessary. The childminder is committed to improving her service and attends regular training. Further to this, she keeps up to date with changes using the internet or from speaking to other providers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She plans a range of activities, indoors and outdoors, which she knows children will be interested in and enjoy. They squeal with excitement as the childminder asks them to get their coats on for outdoor play. They use this area to paint, make marks, water the plants and push and pull ride-on toys. Children use tools well as they splosh the paint onto paper using an assortment of leaves, sponges and brushes. As children play, the childminder weaves in opportunities for children to hear and use number and to name shapes. Children develop their literacy skills well. They have daily opportunities to listen to stories. They clap with excitement as the caterpillar in the story changes into a beautiful butterfly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. She offers children a family atmosphere which helps children to settle and to develop secure attachments to her. Children learn about being healthy. The childminder makes hand washing a fun experience, which in turn encourages the children to begin to do this independently. Children's emotional and care needs are met very well. The childminder works closely with parents and offers children a staggered entry to her setting. Disabled children and those who have special educational needs have their needs met well. The childminder works in close partnership with other professionals to enable her to support and contribute to their progress. Children learn to socialise with others. They regularly visit children's groups and mix with other childminded children. These experiences help prepare children emotionally and socially for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points and develop the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder has effective systems in place to ensure any gaps in children's progress are quickly identified and that action taken to close these. Children develop good independence skills. They choose from a good range of age appropriate toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310745 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 856681 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in and lives in Gelding, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She cares for children who are disabled or who have special educational needs.

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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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