Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 27 April 2012

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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

 Children form close bonds with the childminder and flourish in her care. The childminder takes time to get to know children well and sensitively responds to their care and learning needs.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She promotes positive behaviour in a range of effective ways. Children understand the rules and boundaries that are in place and their behaviour is very good.  Partnerships with parents are well established and make a strong contribution to meeting children's need. Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points on entry and they are kept well informed about their children's progress.  Children benefit from interesting and stimulating experiences that engage them and build on their interests. They are confident and show a good level of independence for their age. Children show high levels of curiosity and imagination in their play.  The childminder has good relationships with other early years providers. She works

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This provision is good

effectively in partnership to meet children's needs and to prepare children for starting nursery and school. The childminder uses the information she gains from sharing practice with other professionals to further develop her own teaching and improve learning experiences for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use what she knows about individual children's achievements well enough to plan very precisely for their next steps in learning so they consistently achieve rapid progress in all aspects of their development.  Children are not given enough opportunities to build as far as possible on their growing understanding of technology.

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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 the most of what is known about individual children's progress to plan very precisely for their rapid progress  strengthen opportunities for children to explore and find out about technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers expressed in written testimonials provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder organises her setting well and has a professional approach to her work. All of the required documentation is in place. Policies and procedures are reviewed annually. These are shared with parents, promoting consistency. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection, which reflects her commitment to continual improvement. The childminder evaluates her provision. She seeks the views of parents through regular questionnaires and receives very complimentary feedback about the provision. The childminder has a clear ambition to improve the service further and build on her already good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy rich and varied activities at the childminder's home and in the local community. The childminder carefully observes children's play and builds a good understanding of their abilities, learning styles and interests. This helps her to provide activities that best suit the way children like to learn. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress. She skilfully adapts her teaching to cater for children's differing abilities and to promote their interests and next steps in learning. Children enjoy playing outside in the rain and take delight in splashing in puddles of water. The older children notice that the chalking they had done the previous day has now disappeared due to the rain.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective procedures ensure children settle in quickly. The close relationship children build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder ensures children are safe and secure, that they are supervised at all times and that risks are effectively managed. The environment indoors and outdoors is welcoming and well resourced. Children develop good social skills and interact well with others. They use good manners and behave well. The childminder has consistent boundaries in place and praises children for their efforts. This helps them to feel valued. The childminder successfully promotes children's health and well-being. They regularly play outside and enjoy a good range of healthy meals. Children manage their personal needs well, according to their age and stage of development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder effectively supports children to develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning, and to be ready to start nursery or school. Children learn about the world around them and their community and become increasingly articulate speakers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428782 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 852913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 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.

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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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