Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 strong relationships with parents. She encourages them to share what they know about their children and keeps them informed about their child's daily activities and achievements. This two-way partnership helps to provide consistency of care and learning and promotes positive outcomes for all children.  The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She plans activities that are interesting and entice children to explore and investigate in their play.  There are strong emotional relationships between the childminder and the children. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with her.  The childminder is a good role model and promotes an inclusive approach to all. Children develop a very strong sense of belonging.  The childminder uses the local community, such as childminding groups and the library, to extend children's learning. This helps children to build relationships with others and

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This provision is good

develop their social skills in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The quality of teaching is good. However, younger children's learning is not always fully extended during their everyday routines. For example, the childminder does not effectively include them at snack time when she is talking to older children about different foods.  Self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to drive the quality of the provision to 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

 make even better use of younger children's daily routines to further enhance and extend their already good learning opportunities  refine the process of self-evaluation to more effectively recognise areas for improvement which raise the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability and that of her household members, her training certificates and children's personal details.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of opportunities to update her knowledge by completing a wide range of training. She regularly shares good practice with other childminders. The childminder understands the need to have effective links with other settings that children attend. Information is shared with them to support children's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She understands her role and responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care. The childminder completes regular child protection training to ensure she follows current procedures. Robust risk assessments ensure children are kept safe. The childminder plans a good range of activities around children's next steps in learning to ensure they make good progress. Any gaps in their learning are discussed with parents and quickly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning through strong teaching strategies. Children are eager to have a go and explore the toys and activities by themselves. Children are helped to consider and value diversity. They learn about other cultures, as the childminder provides them with a variety of interesting activities. Older children are excited as they explore with noodles and chop sticks. Their learning is extended well. The childminder adds further resources, such as numbers, words and animals, which represent Chinese New Year. Children confidently count and name the animals. They persevere in trying to fill containers with the noodles using chop sticks. They have lots of fun and embrace the new challenges with enthusiasm. Babies are supported well and are carefully introduced to the activity. They explore the different textures in their hands and feet. The childminder understands child development and organises activities so that they are appropriate for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the age and understanding of all children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment where children settle quickly. She gathers useful information from parents from the start to help her to meet their children's individual needs. Flexible settling-in sessions are offered and are specific to individual children's needs and routines. Children behave well. The childminder teaches young children to share and take turns. She praises children on their achievements, which helps them to feel confident and also raises their self-esteem. The childminder helps them to develop a healthy lifestyle. She encourages them to try new food as well as offering healthy snacks and drinks. Children are offered plenty of opportunities to spend time in the fresh air and exercise. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are supported effectively to develop the key skills needed for their future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479863 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 982018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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