Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 13 October 2015

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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 has made good progress since her last inspection. She has worked closely with her assistant and the local authority advisor to ensure improvements are made to the practice.  The childminder is passionate and dedicated to her role. She provides children with a vast amount of toys and equipment in a warm, friendly and stimulating environment. Children readily make independent choices and guide their own learning.  The childminder works well with her assistant to meet the developmental and learning needs of the children. They communicate effectively to support continuity of children's care and to provide good quality learning experiences.  The childminder is skilful at developing children's speaking and listening skills. She regularly talks to the children, models and repeats language and asks simple questions to encourage their thinking.  Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They delight in

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This provision is good

playing outdoors and have good opportunities to learn about the natural world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share clear next steps in children's learning with parents when supplying information to them about how they can support their child's learning at home.  The childminder has not yet developed her knowledge and skills to a level where her teaching ensures that children consistently make rapid progress in their learning, and excellent outcomes are achieved.

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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

 provide clear information to parents about what children need to learn next so that their learning can be more successfully promoted at home  make better use of professional development opportunities that improve teaching and increase the potential for children to achieve rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities, speaking to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder, following the observation of an activity.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of self-evaluation and took into account the views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. Both the childminder and her assistant are familiar with local safeguarding procedures. This ensures they are alert to signs that indicate children may be at risk of abuse. The childminder has a good overview of her assistant's practice, ensuring that all her training needs are addressed. The childminder reflects on her work and looks for ways to improve her provision. She makes good use of professional networking, ensuring that she remains up to date with changes to legislation and practice. This helps her to successfully plan changes and to monitor the impact of what she does.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a good mix of planned activities and child-led play so that effective learning takes place. Children are encouraged to take part in all activities. The childminder is clear about children's next steps in learning and skilfully weaves these into children's play. Activities are modified where necessary, to allow all children to participate at their own level. Children enjoy exploring trays of dried rice and small shapes. While some children enjoy pouring and filling, others enjoy searching and collecting the shapes, using them to sort and match. As children play, the childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities to count and talk about size, length and quantity. The childminder and her assistant place a good emphasis on supporting children's communication and language development. They introduce new vocabulary and model language well. This helps children with English as an additional language to become confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to support children's transition into her care. Parents share a wide range of information regarding children's routines, interests and individual needs. This enables the childminder to offer a consistent approach. Consequently, children's well-being is effectively supported. The childminder and her assistant have a warm, caring approach. They act as good role models. Children are reminded of the rules and expectations and are encouraged to think about other people's feelings. They learn to share and take turns. The environment is planned with thought. Resources are beautifully presented and easily accessible. Children become independent in making choices about what they want to play with. 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 progress well given their starting points. They are keen, sociable and enjoy learning. All children show high levels of confidence and good self-esteem. The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's individual needs to extend and challenge their learning and development. As a result, children are prepared for their next steps in learning, including moving on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434874 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1030902 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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