Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection dates

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 - 17 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 a good understanding of how to keep children safe, both physically and emotionally. She has put secure procedures into place for outings, and has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues.  The childminder interacts positively with children during play and routines, supporting their communication and language skills well.  Children behave well and play harmoniously together. They show care and respect for each other as they share toys and take turns.  The childminder takes children on regular trips to parks, playgroups and libraries, often meeting up with other childminders. This helps children to develop a good knowledge of their local community and for them to gain effective social skills.  The childminder makes good use of professional networking to ensure she remains up to date with changes to legislation and practice. This helps her to successfully plan, implement changes and monitor the impact this has on her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder focuses too much on ensuring children take part in planned activities, and does not give them enough time to lead and develop their own play or follow their own interests.  The childminder does not always use assessment findings to plan precisely enough for children's next steps in learning, so that every child is highly challenged and makes more rapid progress.  The childminder has not yet developed her knowledge or 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 more opportunities for children to lead and develop their own play  make better use of assessments to plan more precisely for children's next steps, in order to promote their rapid progress and achievement, in all aspects of their learning  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 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, including, 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has comprehensive child protection procedures in place. She has a sound understanding regarding the action she would take if she had concerns about a child. The childminder undertakes observations, assessments and tracking of children's development, in order to help her closely monitor their progress. An effective two-way exchange of information has been established with parents. Information for parents is readily available through discussion and the childminder's displayed notices. This ensures that parents are kept well informed about their child's care and learning. The childminder spends time considering what she does well, and identifies areas of weakness. She talks to parents about her service and gains their views on how she can further develop her practice. This helps her to improve the quality of provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children, effectively promoting their early communication and language skills. Questions are asked to encourage children to think. The childminder introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. Children confidently use these new words in context as they begin to speak in more complex sentences. As a result, children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. Children are actively involved in learning about and celebrating cultural events throughout the year. This involves art and craft activities, and children using a variety of media and materials to reflect the celebration. The childminder uses a range of planned activities to ensure children learn new skills across all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and conscientious and children form strong attachments with her. This helps to develop their emotional well-being and self-confidence. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene routines and washing their hands at the appropriate times. The childminder encourages children to handle resources confidently and provides good opportunities for children to further develop their independence and self-help skills. Children successfully put their own shoes on and independently access drinks. The childminder supports children as they play. She recognises children's achievements and provides plenty of praise for their good behaviour. This positively reinforces children's understanding of the childminder's high expectations, and boosts their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well given their starting points. Activities encourage children to learn about counting, shapes, colours and sizes. Children's manipulative and small-muscle skills are developed as they use small tools and pencils. They show good levels of confidence, ready for the next stage of learning or starting school. Children learn to play cooperatively, share and take turns. They use a range of materials to promote their imagination and develop their creative skills. They enjoy using role play equipment and dressing up clothes to act out familiar scenarios.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454590 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 918191 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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