Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2016 28 February 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 makes regular observations and assessments of children's development. She plans activities to support their individual learning needs. This helps them continue to make progress.  Children make strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and other children in the setting, demonstrating that they are happy and settled.  Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world. They regularly explore the garden and they plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables in the childminder's greenhouse.  Children have ample opportunities to mix with other children and adults during weekly visits to the library and playgroups.  The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. Children develop an awareness of how to cross the road safely when they walk to and from school.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help keep the environment and resources safe for children to use.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to fully engage all parents in their children's learning to help them continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder's programme of professional development focuses on mandatory training and is not yet fully targeted at developing the quality of her teaching to the highest level.  The childminder has not yet established secure partnerships 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

 find further strategies to involve all parents in their children's learning  develop further the targeted programme of professional development to enhance the quality of teaching and the high achievements for all children  strengthen the relationships with other settings that children attend to fully support their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents. She sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. Furthermore, she knows what to do should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures which is shared with parents. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder, generally, evaluates the quality of her provision well and identifies where practice is strong and areas she wishes to improve. For example, she has recognised that there are upcoming changes to the legislation on the use of car booster seats. The childminder is putting steps in place to make changes to her practice. She has completed mandatory training courses, such as first aid. This means that she has the knowledge to be able to respond effectively to children's accidents and emergencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilful in adapting activities to meet the needs of the different-aged children who attend. Older children stick their own paper cups together with dexterity during a creative activity of making musical instruments. They add rice and draw their own pictures. Younger children enjoy the sensory experience as they touch and smell the rice in the cups. The childminder is mindful of the children's next steps in learning as they play. She weaves mathematical language into everyday routines and activities. For example, the children count the plates at snack time and the steps they climb to go upstairs to the toilet. Children's communication and language development are very well supported and the childminder involves them in lots of discussion.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is planned with thought. Resources are well presented and easily accessible. Children become independent in making choices about what they want to play with. Children enjoy a healthy freshly prepared lunch and freely access drinking water. This helps children to learn about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The childminder takes children on a variety of outings which stimulates their interest and curiosity. Children develop an understanding of the local community and the world around them. They build their self-confidence in a wide range of social situations. The childminder praises children often, which helps to boost their self-esteem. She is a positive role model in promoting good behaviour. She gives clear guidance on the ways to behave. Children are beginning to play cooperatively, share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities. Children develop good relationships with their peers and play alongside each other, offering support when identified. They concentrate well on tasks and persist until they achieve what they set out to do. Children demonstrate excellent speaking and conversational skills. They enthusiastically describe their past experiences and talk about people that are important to them. Children gain key skills to help them move on to their next stage of learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252821 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 864484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Children attend for a variety of sessions during these times.

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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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