Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 December 2015 3 April 2012

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 Regular and concise records enable the childminder to accurately assess and meticulously track children's progress. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their development, clearly outline the next steps in their learning and sharply focus the planned experiences.  Children's independence and self-care skills are exceptionally well supported. Young children are encouraged to try to do things by themselves. For example, they competently find their belongings during care routines, such as nappy changing.  The childminder is particularly skilled at helping children manage their feelings and behaviour. She acts as a good role model, showing children how to talk kindly to each other and tolerate their differences.  The childminder effectively teaches children to understand the procedure to follow in the event of a fire. This helps them develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder carries out robust risk assessments in all areas of her home and on

p.1

This provision is outstanding

outings. This helps to ensure that children are protected from possible hazards.  The childminder's evaluations of her setting are rigorous and highly comprehensive. She identifies her priorities for improvement, in order to enhance all aspects of her provision to benefit the children.  The childminder is highly committed to enhancing her professional development. For example, she makes excellent use of the network of childminders, to continue making links and to share good practice.  The childminder has initiated strong links with the local schools. This contributes to supporting children exceptionally well as they move on.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 consider more innovative ways to encourage parents to share their individual skills in the setting, to continue to enrich learning experiences.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents recorded by the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder collects high-quality information from parents about what children already know and can do before they start attending. This enables her to complete an accurate assessment of children's skills and she continues to meticulously track their progress. Parents are provided with detailed, ongoing information about their children's progress. They are supported with ideas of how to extend their children's learning at home. Furthermore, they are encouraged to share children's achievements in the setting. The childminder uses this information to inform the planning of activities. This collaborative approach further enhances the rate at which children are learning and making progress. The childminder is thinking of ways for parents to share their individual skills in the setting, so that children continue to benefit from richer learning experiences. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She fully understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of the childminder's teaching is outstanding. She uses her qualification and wealth of experiences to best effect. The activities provided for the children are innovative, creative, and precisely focused on supporting their next steps in learning. She demonstrates an infectious enthusiasm when interacting and playing with children. Consequently, they are highly motivated and very eager to join in. Children are making excellent progress in their learning. They have ample opportunities to engage in free play. The childminder plans adult-led activities, in order to assess children's progress and extend their learning. Children show excellent levels of confidence as they explore toys in the environment. They use their senses to explore baskets and tubs filled with an array of objects. Children enjoy playing with the coloured rice. They make shapes and patterns with their fingers. This helps support their early writing skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form secure attachments to the childminder who is highly perceptive to their needs. The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. The wide range of resources is stored so that children can make individual choices about what to play with. She displays pictures of the children and their families to create a sense of belonging and build on their self-esteem. The childminder attends groups in the community where children have opportunities to build their confidence in different social situations.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making excellent progress in their learning. Their communication and language are developing exceptionally well. The childminder encourages the children to use new words and develop their growing vocabulary. She talks to children as they play and uses effective questioning to encourage them to think for themselves and share their ideas. Children are developing the attitudes and dispositions required for their next stage in learning, and the move to school when the time comes.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY436583 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 853771 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 April 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Mansfield, north Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5