Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 18 May 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 creates an extremely nurturing environment where children have formed exceptionally secure bonds with her and one another. This successfully promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a broad range of well-planned activities and stimulating resources that support children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder takes children to local groups where they develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence.  Young children settle well and older children are supported to be self-sufficient as they manage their own personal needs in readiness for school.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. The childminder effectively shares her assessments of children's development. This supports continuity in children's progress and helps all those who work with the children to identify and address any

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help further promote younger children's standing and early walking skills.  Older children are not consistently provided with opportunities to think of their own ideas and ways of solving problems, in order to develop their thinking skills.

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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

 strengthen ways to further support younger children's drive to stand and walk  provide more opportunities for older children to develop their thought processes and problem-solving skills.

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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 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, the 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

The childminder is well qualified and is committed to developing her practice. She understands the importance of reflecting on and evaluating her practice. The opinions of parents are listened to and appreciated. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to protect and safeguard children. She effectively checks her home for hazards. Risks are minimised to ensure children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder accurately assesses children and identifies the next steps in their learning. She shares her assessments of children's progress with parents. They work together on what children need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her expertise to ensure children are provided with good quality learning experiences. Children have independent access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources and equipment. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn. Assessments are completed regularly and identify clear next steps for learning. This ensures that planned experiences build upon and extend children's prior learning. Activities are effectively used to encourage children to learn about counting, shapes, colours and sizes. Children's manipulative and small-muscle skills are developed as they explore spaghetti and use hand-held tools. The childminder plays alongside children. She effectively promotes their early communication and language skills. However, older children are not always encouraged to take the time to think, identify and then solve problems for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have built firm emotional attachments with the childminder. This helps them play in a happy and settled way. For example, children get tired and seek comfort from the childminder, who helps them rest before lunch. Children learn to behave well. They treat each other with consideration and learn to share resources. The childminder helps children resolve conflict in a positive way. This assists them to develop good social skills. Children follow good healthcare routines and follow these with increasing independence. Older children develop their physical skills outside. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. However, the childminder does not fully extend opportunities for younger children to develop their physical skills as they learn to stand and walk.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning. They learn to make their own decisions, to understand right from wrong and to develop close friendships with the other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421369 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 852209 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except 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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