Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 November 2015 20 April 2012

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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 provides a vibrant and stimulating learning environment. She provides a wide range of high-quality, well-maintained learning resources. Visual displays are used to celebrate children's achievements and promote a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder promotes children's well-being exceedingly well. Children benefit from planned physical activities and healthy snacks and meals. Children are encouraged to taste new foods. They develop independence as, for example, they help to prepare their own fruit at snack time.  The childminder continually evaluates her practice to raise the quality of provision. She is a member of a group of childminders. She uses this group to share good practice and uses what she learns to enhance learning opportunities for children.  The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about their own and other people's traditions and cultures. Children are encouraged to compare the

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This provision is good

similarities and differences between cultures and to gain a wider understanding of the world.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other providers to provide continuity of support for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve parents when assessing the starting points or the ongoing progress of children.

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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

 increase parents' involvement in the assessment of children's starting points and their ongoing progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at policies, children's individual progress files and a range of other documentation. The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's and household members' suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views from written feedback made available by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure learning environment. She maintains an up-to-date awareness of safeguarding developments by attending training. She has used knowledge gained during recent training to update safeguarding policies and information for parents. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder shares her high expectations of behaviour and learning with children and parents. She reinforces this by using visual displays, and certificates that children take home. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help her evaluate her service. Children and adults are very complimentary of the service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements and uses this to plan well for children's learning and development. She tracks children's progress as they learn and uses this information to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder carries out a review of children's progress between the ages of two and three and shares this with parents. The childminder is very attentive and works alongside children providing encouragement and praise. She asks questions to extend children's learning and adapts activities to suit children's developing interests and abilities. Children enjoy craft activities linked to Christmas. They use glittered dough to decorate felt Christmas trees. They competently use number skills and explore concepts of shape and size. The childminder promotes children's language development well. She introduces new vocabulary and provides opportunities for children to use this in conversation. The childminder provides

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

resource packs for children to take home to practise their skills. She has a very good understanding of the need to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She has planned the space used for childminding to develop children's independence and stimulate their interest in learning. Children are supported to understand and develop an appreciation of the world around them. The childminder organises regular outings to parks and other attractions and provides an exceptional outdoor learning environment. Children enjoy the sensory garden, the bug hotel and the wildlife area. The behaviour of children is excellent. They show care and consideration for each other as they share toys and support each other in their learning. The childminder is very effective in promoting and acknowledging positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are motivated to learn and explore. The childminder offers excellent support to equip children with the skills they will need in readiness to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405891 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 850705 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Mapperley, Nottingham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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