Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 28 January 2011

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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 experienced and knowledgeable childminder provides a wide range of topical activities for children to take part in. Children are motivated to learn because she is a good teacher and understands their interests.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They forge strong attachments with her and their emotional well-being is assured. The childminder ensures that children are well cared for.  The childminder is a good role model for children. They develop good social skills and behave well. They demonstrate excellent manners and say please and thank you.  Children are making good progress in their early communication and language skills. The childminder engages them in meaningful conversations and introduces plenty of new words and phrases. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses networking opportunities with local childminders to update her

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This provision is good

knowledge and support her practice.  The childminder supports children to engage with the local community. She makes regular visits to local groups where children can socialise with their peers. These experiences help to shape and develop children's attitudes and prepare them for the move to pre-school and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not currently make the most of her tracking systems to accurately identify areas where a child may benefit from more precise support.

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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

 track children's progress even more precisely, supporting their ongoing learning and development to the very highest level.

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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 childminder has a good understanding of the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home to help keep children safe. She maintains and implements a wide range of policies and procedures which underpins and supports her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills by attending training courses. Furthermore, she has built links with a group of local childminders, in order to share good practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation to help her identify strengths and any areas for improvement. Parents give regular feedback on her service and value the care and attention that she affords their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents prior to children entering the setting to establish their starting points. She regularly observes and records children's achievements. She shares her findings with parents through discussions and by regular sharing of children's learning and development records. Parents are well informed and involved in their child's learning. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. She is actively involved in children's play. She takes the time to listen to what they have to say and values their ideas. Children concentrate well on a game of matching pairs. They shout gleefully when they find a pair. The childminder helps to extend their learning by introducing the names of objects that children are unfamiliar with, such as skis and ice skates.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder puts the well-being of children at the centre of what she does. She helps them to settle and nurtures them during their time with her. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. They are cooperative and use good manners. Children choose from toys and resources that support all areas of their development. They develop good social skills when they mix with other children at the different groups they attend. Children have good opportunities to play outdoors. They enjoy going to parks and playing in the garden where they can take part in physical activities. The childminder provides a wide range of nutritious and healthy snacks for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Children have positive attitudes to learning and are gaining the skills they need for moving on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252936 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank 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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