Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 10 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are extremely happy and settled in this welcoming and homely environment. They develop exceptionally strong relationships with the childminder because she is warm and responsive to their individual needs. This supports children's emotional well- being and helps them to be confident and ready to learn.  The childminder has established strong links with feeder schools and other settings. She uses highly effective, two-way communication methods to share information, to promote continuity in children's care, learning and development.  The childminder has aspirational expectations for all children in her care. She has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn and develop. She uses her knowledge to provide outstanding levels of care and exceptional learning experiences so that all children are offered the best opportunity to achieve highly.  The childminder has a strong commitment to continual improvement. She robustly

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This provision is outstanding

monitors her practice and regularly reviews children's progress to ensure that her approach is improving outcomes for all children who attend. The childminder makes excellent use of professional development opportunities to enhance her teaching skills.  The childminder values the role parents have in supporting their child's learning. She shares details of children's achievements on an extremely regular basis and takes account of parents' comments about what their children do at home. This ensures her planned activities are precisely targeted to children's current level of attainment and latest interests.  Equality and diversity are fully promoted. The childminder provides a sensitive range of resources relating to different types of families to help children value their own backgrounds and understand similarities and differences in others.

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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

 focus more sharply on promoting clarity of speech as children develop their language skills over time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.  The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly experienced and professional. She strives to consistently achieve the best possible outcomes for children. She is extremely motivated and committed to building on her extensive experience. She regularly undertakes research to further improve her practice. This has a very positive impact on children's learning opportunities. The childminder meticulously monitors children's progress to close any gaps in learning swiftly. Consequently, all children make rapid progress from their starting points. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the childminder is extremely vigilant in keeping up to date with her responsibilities. She actively evaluates her provision and focuses on specific areas for improvement. She values the views of parents and takes these into consideration to build on her already outstanding provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder offers an excellent range of stimulating toys and activities. Children choose from resources independently and the childminder shapes learning experiences around their interests. Activities are inspiring and challenging. Children are fully engaged as they make pancakes. They learn to follow a sequence, identifying the order in which to add ingredients. Language development is excellent. The childminder listens perceptively to what children say, skilfully extending children's vocabulary and encouraging them to explain their thinking. She recognises that she now needs to focus more sharply on helping children to develop clearer pronunciation. The childminder helps children to reflect on their learning. Children enjoy recalling and discussing their experiences and celebrating their achievements. They have highly enriching experiences on trips and visits. For example, the childminder takes them on different types of transport such as trams, as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

children show a particular interest in vehicles. Older children gain an even wider understanding of the world by following major events in the news such as the recent space launch.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has created an exceptionally nurturing environment where children are valued and respected. They show high levels of curiosity and imagination in their play, developing a real thirst for knowledge and motivation to learn. The childminder regularly seeks the views of children and includes them in establishing rules and behaviour expectations. This helps them to be responsible for their own good behaviour. Children show a mature understanding of what is appropriate and are respectful to each other. The childminder provides children with highly nutritious snacks and meals and plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches children about safety. They demonstrate an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe and take reasonable risks in their play. They know to wait for the green man signal before crossing the road.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. They develop particularly good knowledge and skills in literacy and mathematics to effectively support the next steps in their education, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252971 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 854809 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30 am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 in childcare and education.

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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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