Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2016 3 July 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

 The childminder monitors children's progress successfully, checking on their development regularly to identify any areas where children may need extra help. This enables her to adapt her practice for children's individual needs.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities and uses effective teaching methods to successfully engage children. This ensures children make good progress.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, helping children to build strong relationships and become confident learners. Children are settled and develop good self-esteem.  The childminder provides a safe environment that supports children's all-round development. Resources both inside and outside provide children with opportunities to investigate and explore.  The childminder purposefully takes children to local groups where they develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and embrace new situations with

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This provision is good

confidence.  The childminder promotes children's personal and social skills well. Children learn to behave very well, and respect and value others' differences. They show good levels of confidence, ready for the next stage of learning or starting school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always proactive in engaging with parents to plan for, and robustly address, children's next steps in learning.  The childminder has not placed a strong enough focus on her professional development to raise the quality of her teaching 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

 work more closely with parents to identify plans to target and address children's next steps in learning more robustly  focus professional development more precisely on continuing to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, such as, attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's policies and procedures are robust and reflect current legislation and guidelines. This ensures her good practice is fully supported. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a detailed policy to follow should any concerns arise about a child's welfare. The childminder is reflective of her practice and she frequently evaluates how well children are learning from the activities she plans. The childminder talks to parents about her service, and gains their views on how she can improve. Parents provide very positive feedback regarding their children's care, learning, and experiences with the childminder. The childminder is committed to continually developing the provision she offers to children to promote their good outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes from the start what children know and can do. This ensures that activities are well focused to support children's individual learning needs. The childminder talks to the children constantly as they play. She repeats and sounds back words to the younger children, supporting their communication and language skills. Children enjoy exploring and investigating. They push buttons and turn knobs to find out what happens and how things work. This develops their understanding of the world. Planned singing sessions enable children to use a wide range of musical instruments and join in with action rhymes. The childminder supports children's outdoor interests. Children enjoy exploring the mud kitchen, and they play with water and take part in woodland activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close bonds with the childminder in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder manages her time well, ensuring that all children get plenty of individual attention and learn about the needs of others. This helps them to feel emotionally secure in her care and ready to learn. Children are friendly and show an interest in what is happening around them. Resources are easily accessible. Children become independent in making choices about what they want to play with. The childminder helps children to become confident within different situations and encourages them to try new activities. Children learn about the wider world and individual differences in society. They join in food tasting and craft activities to support their knowledge of Chinese New Year. Children's healthy lifestyles are positively encouraged. They take part in daily physical play in the garden, eat healthy snacks and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed for their next stage in learning, including starting school. Activities are fun and children engage well. They develop confidence and the skills typical for their age and stage of development. Children learn to play cooperatively, they share and take turns. They have time to lead their play and develop their own ideas and interests. This ensures they develop good attention skills and are motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440808 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 854086 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except 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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