Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 24 June 2010

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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 has a good understanding of children's starting points and ongoing learning and development needs. There are clear links between assessments and planning which are tailored to meet each child's needs and promote key skills for the future. This means every child makes good progress in all aspects of their learning and development.  Children are happy and settled. They learn to share, take turns, use their good manners and play harmoniously. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements which promote their self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder is experienced and she undertakes training to strengthen her practice. She effectively uses her knowledge and self-evaluation to help drive improvement. The childminder has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection, resulting in improved outcomes for children.  The childminder values parents' views. She asks them to contribute to the evaluation of

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This provision is good

the provision, in order to drive improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain detailed information from all parents about their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide more opportunities for all parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out observations with the childminder and discussed teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, qualifications, policies and procedures. She also looked at children's learning and assessment records and discussed suitability checks for the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm and maintains a safe and secure environment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children in her care. She attends training to keep her knowledge updated. This enables her to develop her provision further, so that outcomes for children are effectively promoted. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress to ensure that they continue to make rapid progress and any gaps in learning are swiftly closed. Partnerships with parents are good. Positive written feedback demonstrates parents' high regard for the childminder and the service she provides. Comments include, 'My child has really flourished', 'Her speech has improved' and 'She has gained confidence'. The childminder also has well-established links with other early years providers to ensure consistency and continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully uses her experience and knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She knows the children well and plans activities based on their differing interests and abilities. This means children are motivated to learn. Younger children have fun using their imagination during role play and happily involve the childminder in their play. The childminder skilfully combines the opportunity with learning about simple problem solving and basic technology. For example, children learn how to use a mobile telephone and food scanner. In addition, the childminder asks children questions using words, such as full and empty. The childminder gets down to the children's level while speaking, is constantly modelling language and introducing new words to help extend their vocabulary. Younger children have great fun expressing their ideas as they mould play dough into different shapes. They benefit from a homely and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

child-orientated environment which supports their independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive because of the positive relationships with the childminder. They learn to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others, including taking part in emergency evacuation procedures. Children learn to show respect for each other's differing abilities and backgrounds. Planned activities, discussions and resources are used effectively to promote children's awareness of the wider community and diversity. Children develop a sound awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They adopt good hygiene practices and make healthy choices about what to eat and drink. Children are active and benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and use a wide range of resources to promote their physical skills. In addition, children benefit from planned visits to local toddler groups, parks and other places of interest. These help children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. They gain many skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252975 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 871511 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in West Bridgford, Nottingham. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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