Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2016 24 September 2008

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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

 This dedicated childminder is committed to providing a good childcare service for the families she works with. She works hard to build professional working relationships with parents and regularly updates them with information about their children's progress.  The childminder provides good quality resources for children of all ages in a warm, safe and secure environment. Children enjoy playing together in the bright and airy playroom. They are learning to share and to manage their own behaviour well.  The childminder knows the children that she cares for well and they respond well to her care and attention. She thoughtfully plans a wide range of stimulating activities which take into account children's needs and interests.  Children's health and well-being are effectively promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. She makes good use of local parks and amenities to support children's physical development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands how children learn. She sits and talks with children as they play. She gives them explanations which improve their learning and encourages them to think for themselves.  Children make good progress while they are with the childminder. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school or pre-school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus sharply enough on promoting children's next steps in learning to help them achieve at a higher level.

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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 the assessments of children's learning so they provide very precise information about exactly what children need to learn next.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading recently completed questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse or neglect. She understands the procedures to follow if she needs to report a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments in order to minimise hazards to children in her care. The childminder is very well organised and maintains a professional approach to her work. Good policies, procedures and supporting documentation are in place to underpin the efficient management of the setting. The childminder attends regular training courses and childminder network groups in order to further enhance her skills and the quality of teaching for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains pertinent information from parents about children's interests as a starting point to support their learning. She regularly assesses children's progress and completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. During an activity exploring space, the childminder extends children's existing knowledge of shapes to include shapes of different dimensions. She introduces words, such as cone and pyramid. Children have plenty of opportunities to access activities across all areas of learning, inside and outdoors. The childminder supports children to be independent learners. She uses praise and encouragement to spur children on, even when they feel cautious. Children feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they manage the challenges that she sets for them. Children preparing for school are well supported. For example, the childminder plans many

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

opportunities for practising letter formation and sound recognition. In addition, they develop their counting skills as the childminder introduces it naturally into their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are beginning to value, respect and learn about others. Behaviour is very good. Children use a variety of resources which reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural differences. They listen carefully to the childminder and happily follow her instructions. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults as they attend local baby and toddler groups. This helps them to develop confidence in different social situations. The childminder has established good relationships with parents who speak highly of the care that she provides. They say, 'We appreciate the care that you provide for our children'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress while they are with the childminder. Their starting points are identified well and any gaps in learning are quickly addressed. Children are well prepared to make the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366325 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 857786 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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

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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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