Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 19 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 childminder demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for her work. She plans activities that challenge children and helps them to remain enthusiastic about learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to ensure a safe environment for children in her home and when taking older children to school. She carries out regular fire drills that help children to learn about keeping safe.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She talks to children as they play, encouraging them to build their vocabulary and confidence in learning new words.  The childminder plans a good range of learning experiences based on the children's age, ability and emerging interests. She supports children's learning effectively by enabling them to lead their own learning.  The childminder is very calm and provides a warm and welcoming environment for

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This provision is good

children. She supports their emotional development. Children are happy and eager to play and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents and children effectively enough when evaluating what she does well and what can be improved.  The childminder does not make good use of all opportunities to build on children's understanding of technology and operating equipment.

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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

 consult with parents and children to gain their opinions of the care and learning provided, and use this information when evaluating practice and setting targets for future improvements  enhance children's understanding about technology and operating equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very knowledgeable about children's development and has completed a level 4 early years qualification. She continues to update her knowledge by attending regularly training. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences children receive. For example, training attended on supporting babies has helped her to provide baskets of natural materials and to continually rotate resources to keep children motivated and excited to learn. The childminder has formed strong partnerships with other early years settings and schools that children attend. She shares information with them about children's learning. Children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning through this commitment of working together. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has received training in child protection and is aware of what to do if she has concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder observes and assesses children's learning to help her to plan appropriate next steps for children. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This supports children's self-esteem and helps them to take their learning to the next level. The childminder finds out about children's interests at home and from other settings that they attend. She uses this information to compliment the learning taking place. She provides resources to develop older children's interests in dinosaurs and props to support role-play experiences for younger children. The childminder is a good role model. She pretends to feed a doll and children copy her showing care and respect. Older children develop a love for books and enjoy acting out stories. They join the childminder and go on a hunt in the local park to find a character from the book. These activities keep children fully involved in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop physical skills as they play with balls and hoops in the garden and go on regular trips to the local park. They learn to manage risks when they climb on large apparatus confidently. The childminder takes young children swimming to develop their core body muscles. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe when walking in the street. The childminder talks to children about holding hands when walking near the road and staying safe when crossing the road. Younger children attend stay-and-play sessions at local groups and visit the library. They socialise confidently with other children of their own age. These experiences help to prepare young children for the move to nursery and school. The childminder provides children with a good range of healthy meals and snacks. She exchanges information daily with parents regarding their children's routines and eating habits. This keeps parents fully aware of their child's day with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development in readiness for the next stage in their learning and eventually school. The childminder monitors children's achievements and plans experiences that help to close any gaps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414278 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 851507 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 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Newark. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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