Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming family home. Children have access to a good range of toys and resources. The childminder plans a broad range of stimulating and interesting activities for children to enjoy.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with children to support their learning and development. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.  The childminder is a good role model. Children learn to be kind and considerate to each other as they learn to share resources and take turns.  The childminder makes the most of her local community to extend children's learning. She makes regular visits to the library and toddler groups. This helps children to build relationships with others and develop their social skills in readiness for school.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is well organised with a professional approach to her work. She regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice ideas. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly gather or share information about children's achievements with parents to fully promote continuity in their learning.  The childminder's professional development is not specifically focused on developing her good teaching skills to an even 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

 strengthen partnerships with parents to share information about children's ongoing learning more regularly and provide a fully shared approach to their education  focus the programme of professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments, in order to minimise hazards to children in her care. 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 quickly addressed. The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice to achieve ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and provides them with a stimulating and interesting learning environment. Children are able to easily choose what they wish to play with from the wide selection of good quality toys and resources. The childminder plans interesting activities that promote children's learning and development. She provides children with many opportunities to explore, investigate and learn through first-hand experiences. Children are supported to develop their physical skills and dexterity. They tip and pour rice and grains in and out of different sized containers. The childminder sings nursery rhymes and counting songs with children. They join in enthusiastically, reciting the words they know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children to settle. She finds out about children's individual interests and routines to promote continuity of care. The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and demonstrate that they have built warm and trusting relationships with her. Children behave well. The childminder teaches young children to share and take turns. She praises children on their achievements, helping them to feel confident and raising 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. There are plenty of opportunities for children to be active and play outside in the fresh air. The childminder supports children to be emotionally prepared for the move to school. They become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect other

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. Children learn to play well together, independently feed themselves and make choices about their play. They are well prepared for starting pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476020 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 967159 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 9

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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 Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am 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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