Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2015 Not applicable

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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 uses her knowledge, training and experience to provide activities that help children enjoy learning.  The childminder builds strong nurturing relationships with the children in her care. This supports children's emotional well-being and builds a secure basis from which they are ready and able to learn.  The childminder interacts positively with children during play and routines, supporting their communication and language skills well.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills. She has completed an early years qualification, helping her to develop a clear understanding of how children learn and develop.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always proactive and successful in engaging with parents to plan for, and robustly address, children's next steps in learning.

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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

 work more closely with parents to identify plans to target and address children's next steps in learning more robustly.

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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 took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including attendance records, suitability checks, self-assessment information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has effective child protection procedures in place. She is clear about the action she would take if she had concerns about a child. Information for parents is readily available through discussion and the childminder's notice board. The childminder involves parents in her assessment of their children's progress. However, she does not always work effectively with them to target all aspects of children's development so that they make even greater progress. The childminder spends time considering what she does well and identifies areas of weakness. This helps her to improve the quality of provision. She focuses on her professional development and completes all relevant training to meet welfare requirements. The childminder updates her childcare knowledge, policies and procedures as a result.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting learning opportunities. She completes detailed observations to understand children's individual interests and fascinations. She uses these effectively to plan the next steps in their learning. Children are successfully supported by the childminder. She demonstrates activities, makes suggestions and sets age-appropriate challenges. As a result, all children progress well. The childminder takes children on regular trips to places, such as parks, playgroups and libraries. This helps them to develop a good knowledge of their local community and gain effective social skills. The childminder encourages children to enjoy learning. For example, younger children show curiosity as they explore paint and water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong attachments with the children. This helps them to feel happy, secure and ready to learn. The environment, both indoors and outdoors, is welcoming and well resourced. This contributes towards children's enthusiasm for learning and curiosity about the world around them. The childminder encourages their growing independence. Children learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as putting on their coats and aprons. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices from an early age and teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe and healthy. Children behave well. The childminder is an excellent role model and praises children often. This helps them gain confidence and positive self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well, given their starting points. They are confident, sociable and enjoy learning. As a result, children are prepared for their next steps in learning, including moving on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469644 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 973419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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