Childminder 252440

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 16 May 2011

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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 organises a broad range of thoughtfully planned experiences for children and supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children particularly enjoy exploratory play and the childminder encourages their curiosity. The childminder provides a good variety of stimulating experiences, both indoors and outside.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. They are very happy and settled. The childminder is kind and caring towards children and has forged good relationships with parents.  Children receive lots of praise and the childminder celebrates their achievements with them. This makes them feel valued and special, contributing towards their developing self-esteem.  The childminder is organised and required documentation is maintained to a good standard. Detailed and robustly implemented policies and procedures support the effective day-to-day running of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus sharply enough on children's next steps, in order to ensure they are making the very best possible progress.  The childminder has not established highly effective links with other settings that children attend.

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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

 refine the assessment process so that it is more precise, sharply focused and ensures children are making the best possible progress  strengthen the arrangements for exchanging information with other settings that children attend, in order to share more information to complement their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and 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 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 from written references for the inspection and recent questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. Children are supervised well and are taught how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding and first-aid training that helps to keep children safe. Risk assessment is thorough and ensures children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. Parents' written comments are very complimentary. They are very pleased with their children's development, both socially and academically. The childminder enjoys caring for children and demonstrates a good capacity for continual improvement. She carefully monitors children's progress and ensures that learning experiences provided for them are suitable for their different stages of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children very well. Teaching is purposeful and children are encouraged to learn and develop through appropriate play. Observations and assessments of children's learning are effective. The childminder encourages children to make choices and they are supported to develop their decision-making skills. Their speaking and communication skills grow as they chat with the childminder. This helps to support children's communication and language skills well. The childminder plays with the children and follows their lead. Children enjoy creative activities and mix their own colours to use as they paint a bird house. Later on, they are very proud when the bird house is hung up in the garden. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the beliefs and values in their own community and the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment for children of all ages. She nurtures children well, so that they settle in with ease. The childminder supports children's growing understanding of how to behave and she praises their good efforts. She is a good role model. She teaches children to be kind and tolerant, and they quickly learn about the importance of respect and good manners. Children show confidence in moving around the play environment and accessing resources. The childminder effectively supports children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Frequent opportunities to spend time outdoors mean children get regular fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy the nutritious snacks that the childminder provides and are learning good hygiene practices. They are given gentle reminders on how to use scissors safely, so are learning to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are all working within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including moving on to school. She encourages them to be independent and to make choices, which helps build their confidence and self-esteem. Children concentrate well as they play at their chosen tasks. They count the plastic bugs confidently for the bug hunt. Children draw and attempt to write their own names confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252440 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866619 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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