Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 16 June 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

 The childminder provides stimulating activities so that children have rewarding learning experiences. Children of all ages receive effective support and develop essential skills for their future learning.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's achievements and works closely with parents to maintain continuity in their learning. She regularly has discussions about the next steps in children's learning to ensure they make good progress in their development.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She ensures the settling-in period is tailored to children's individual needs and they experience a smooth move from home to her setting. Children are well behaved and learn about sharing and taking turns during play.  Children's good health is positively promoted at all times. Children enjoy healthy meals and have many opportunities to play in the park where they can try out large-play

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This provision is good

equipment. All children benefit from fresh air on the daily school run.  Parents are very pleased with the level of care and the welcoming environment provided for their children. They praise the childminder for the support children receive for their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find innovative ways to help children maintain their attention during activities.  The childminder's professional development is not highly focussed on extending her knowledge of the ways in which children learn.

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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

 help children to maintain their attention and concentration during activities  explore ways to strengthen professional development that raises children's achievements to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities indoors. The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the legal requirements. All documentation required for the smooth running of the setting are available and the childminder ensures records are consistently maintained. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She implements a wide range of procedures which enable her to protect children effectively. She understands the importance of reporting concerns promptly and has discussions with parents about her safeguarding responsibilities. The childminder is committed to making improvements in her setting and she has effectively addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. She now plans more skilfully for children's learning and regularly monitors her practice to ensure teaching meets their individual needs. The childminder has undertaken mandatory training in safeguarding and first aid, enabling her to promote children's welfare fully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching and follows children's lead to plan enjoyable activities. She observes children while they play and knows when they are ready for new challenges. The imaginative childminder makes resources that help young children to extend their listening skills. She has high expectations and introduces books to children at an early stage. Babies sit on the childminder's lap and look at pictures while she reads. This contributes effectively to children's vocabulary. The childminder joins in with play and motivates young children with lots of praise. She demonstrates actions which babies attempt to copy and she allows time for them to explore various textures. Children enjoy the interaction with the childminder and they develop good skills in all areas of learning. The childminder lays a strong foundation for children's future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the care of the childminder and babies demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure. They babble in response to the childminder's interaction and they confidently make eye contact and repeatedly smile at visitors. Young children freely explore the environment and enjoy playing with toys that are within their reach. The childminder follows the care routines agreed with parents. She ensures babies sleep well, so that they are refreshed for play and other activities. Their independence is effectively promoted as they learn to hold spoons and attempt to feed themselves. They drink from beakers and control the flow of water well. Children develop good social skills and learn about the communities around them when they attend groups with others from a range of backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress from their starting points. They are interested in learning and have opportunities to develop a wide range of skills. Children learn to interact socially and emotionally in large-group situations and this prepares them well for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254869 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 866909 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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