Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2015 7 April 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder monitors children's progress exceptionally well. She provides an inspiring range of learning experiences that match the individual needs and interests of children. Consequently, children make rapid progress over time.  Partnerships with parents and professionals are outstanding. The childminder places an exceptionally high value on communication, ensuring that continuity in children's care and learning is always maintained.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her expertise to plan challenging activities that particularly promote children's language, social and physical development, both at home and in the community.  The childminder gains extensive information from parents about the needs and interests of children, and uses this alongside her own observations to establish children's starting points. This means she can accurately track children's progress and

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This provision is outstanding

provide sharply focused activities to help them build on their skills from the outset of care.  Children develop exceptionally strong relationships with the childminder because she is warm and responsive to their needs. This supports children's emotional well-being, which means they are confident and ready to learn.  The childminder makes good use of local resources for outdoor learning. Children experience regular visits to the shops, library and the country park and learn in naturally occurring situations. They know their community particularly well.  The childminder is committed to providing excellent care and learning experiences. She regularly updates her knowledge to ensure she is consistently implementing best practice in order to help children reach the highest levels of attainment.

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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

 consider innovative ways of involving parents and other professionals in the self- evaluation process to build on the outstanding provision further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  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 looked at the relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly motivated to provide the best possible opportunities for children in her care. She has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, recognises and values the uniqueness of every child and seeks to meet their individual needs. She regularly invests in her own learning through training and research. This has an exceptionally positive impact on children's learning experiences. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained in child protection procedures and has an excellent understanding of how to record and report concerns. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and undertakes comprehensive self- evaluation to ensure that she continually improves and develops the service she provides. To improve this further, the childminder is keen to encourage parents and other professionals to engage even more meaningfully in her evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Parents are encouraged to provide ongoing information about their children's learning at home. The childminder uses this information to inform her assessments of what children know and can do. She correctly identifies children's current attainment levels and skilfully identifies activities to help them build on their existing skills. The quality of the childminder's planning is outstanding. Activities are based around themes that children select for themselves. This leads to learning experiences that are inspiring and challenging and capture children's imagination. The childminder expertly interacts to help children develop key skills. She encourages children to sculpt play dough to develop fine hand movements that support pencil control for later literacy skills. The childminder provides a meaningful dialogue for activities, adding excitement and enthusiasm to children's learning. She asks excellent questions to extend children's thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment, rich in high-quality toys and resources. Children are curious and eager to learn. The childminder respects their ideas, supports their choices in play and enables children to be independent learners. High value is given to building confidence and self-esteem. Children develop their physical skills extremely well through active play opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Excellent use is made of the local community. Children mix with larger groups, building their social skills as they interact with their peers. Behaviour is very good. The childminder seeks the views of children to agree on rules of behaviour. Children identify how to keep themselves safe and know why they should be courteous towards each other. Children benefit from a wide range of nutritious food. They develop good hygiene routines and learn about the importance of washing hands and cleaning teeth after meals.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. They develop early literacy and mathematical skills. They are able to meet their own personal needs and are keen learners. This helps to prepare children particularly well for their future learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292024 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 848780 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the village of Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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