Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2015 24 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 is knowledgeable about child development and how children learn best though first-hand experiences. She provides children with stimulating activities that promote their interest and enjoyment.  Children are becoming very independent in managing their own personal care. They follow well-established routines that promote their good health. The childminder has successfully organised her home and garden to enable children to play freely and in safety.  The childminder has a very good understanding of the additional emotional support children need during changes in their lives. She works closely with parents and carers to ensure children settle well when coming into her care. Children are supported when the move on to other settings, such as nursery or school.  The childminder works closely with parents and carers to promote positive behaviour. As a result, children develop a good understanding of right and wrong and learn to

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This provision is good

manage their own behaviour.  The childminder has well-established links with the local nursery and primary school. She shares information with them to promote continuity in children's learning and a smooth transfer on to full-time education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's development is not always used to sharply focus on raising their achievements to outstanding levels.  Parents are partners in their children's learning. However, at times they are not given information that would help extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 make the most of what is known about individual children's progress so that specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress  promote a shared approach towards children's learning and support parents more effectively to guide their children's learning at home.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector jointly observed children with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from written references for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the action she would take if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. She follows effective procedures to keep children safe from harm. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as the childminder constantly reminds them of how to minimise risks. She is able to evaluate her provision to identify areas for development, and seeks suggestions from parents, carers and children to help her make positive improvements. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, and other relevant training opportunities as they become available. This helps to improve her practice. The childminder has good policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place. This underpins the efficient management of her setting. She is well organised and works hard to maintain professional standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans fun activities for children that she links to their current interests. Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder achieves a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. She makes the most of every opportunity to model language, and builds on children's vocabulary by adding new words. Children develop basic mathematics and literacy skills in readiness for school. They count as they play and recognise shapes and colours. Children have many opportunities to draw and make marks. They learn to hold pencils properly as they draw or write their names on their drawings. Children develop confidence and are self-assured. The childminder keeps parents and carers well informed about what their children have enjoyed during the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that she knows children and their families well. She gathers information from parents and carers about children's individual needs and prior experiences. She uses this information effectively to help children settle and become secure. Children develop strong friendships in the childminder's care. They learn to show tolerance and understanding. This helps prepare them emotionally for their eventual move to school. Children enjoy playing with a wide range of good quality toys and resources. They are able to make independent choices from the well-organised play areas. Good hygiene and children's independence in self-care are promoted through everyday routines. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and helps children to understand why a healthy diet is good for them. Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. They have opportunities to build friendships in larger social groups that reflect

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress towards the early learning goals. They learn to be independent and enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks. The childminder ensures children are well equipped with the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433913 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 853467 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Meden Vale, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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