Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 9 June 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

 Partnerships with parents and other providers are exceptional. The childminder makes every effort to ensure parents are fully involved in their children's care and development.  Children behave exceedingly well. The childminder is an excellent role model who promotes positive attitudes, praising children's good behaviour and calmly promoting cooperation, tolerance and respect for each other.  The childminder accurately assesses each child's abilities to support her planning for their next steps in learning. She has high expectations of children and regularly monitors their progress to quickly address any gaps in their learning.  Children are excelling in developing strong language and communication skills for their future learning. The childminder models language consistently and provides a running commentary during children's play.  Children thrive in the exceptionally well thought out and stimulating environment. They

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This provision is outstanding

are very excited and motivated to explore and make choices about their play.  The childminder promotes children's health and safety exceedingly well. She makes excellent use of the outdoors to encourage children to enjoy fresh air and exercise.  The childminder meticulously reflects on her practice and provision. She keeps up to date with any changes to practice and regulation. She has an excellent knowledge of legislation and the requirements to promote children's welfare, care and learning needs.

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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

 enhance the already excellent outdoor opportunities even further for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's house used for childminding.  The inspector observed children playing and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the childminder's suitability and a range of other documentation, including risk assessments.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a full and thorough understanding of child protection and knows how to keep children safe. The childminder has attended an extensive range of training which clearly supports her outstanding practice. She undertakes relevant training and frequently reviews her policies in line with current legislation. The childminder has a highly effective system for monitoring the progress that children make. She quickly identifies children that require some additional help and works with other professionals to help them catch up quickly. The childminder has highly productive relationships with partnering schools. The childminder has recently implemented an online system of recording children's achievements and is encouraging parents to use the system as part of their involvement in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children thrive in the stimulating learning environment the childminder provides. They thoroughly enjoy exploring all kinds of natural objects. They feel the textures of fir cones, acorns, sticks and different stones. Children choose from a wealth of exciting activities outdoors. They play with sand and water, ride bikes and dig in the soil. The childminder takes children into the countryside, where they explore the natural world. She recognises that she can extend these experiences to create even more exciting challenges for children outdoors. The childminder develops and extends their mathematical skills as they explore and experiment with boats in the water. Children are very engaged in listening to and joining in with a favourite story. They look at the pictures intently to see what will happen. Children show a very good understanding of the story and are interested in the characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form very close bonds with the childminder. She knows the children and their families well and provides a highly nurturing environment in her home. Children's independence and self-care skills are exceptionally well supported. Even the youngest children are encouraged to try and do things by themselves. They find and put on their shoes before going outside. They also have a go at putting on their own coats and fastening them. Younger children confidently feed themselves with appropriate cutlery at mealtimes. Children are encouraged to develop their excellent physical skills both indoors, in the garden, and out in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make outstanding progress given their starting points. Children play together extremely well. They develop strong relationships and excellent social skills. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to hear and use speech and the quality of her interaction is excellent. She routinely gets down to the children's level when speaking and regularly engages them in meaningful conversations. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning and are active, interested and motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386363 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 849802 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in Edwinstowe, near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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