Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 15 May 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder demonstrates enthusiasm and enjoyment when interacting and playing with children. Her learning through fun ethos is evident in the stimulating and engaging activities that are provided.  The childminder has developed a strong working partnership with parents. The childminder supports parents with ideas of how they can extend their children's learning at home. This collaborative approach further enhances the rate at which children are learning and making progress.  The activities provided for the children are innovative, creative and precisely focused on supporting their next steps in learning.  Children are encouraged to play harmoniously together as they develop an understanding of the feelings and emotions of others. Children behave impeccably well.  Children play a key role in their own learning. They choose their own resources from a wide selection of toys and materials which is accessible, both indoors and outdoors.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children learn why it is important to eat a healthy diet and take plenty of exercise. They develop very strong physical skills, and thoroughly enjoy spending time in the garden. Children play in a very safe environment and the childminder supports them to take risks in a carefully managed way.  The childminder rigorously monitors the educational programme that she provides. She uses comprehensive assessments, in order to ensure that any need for early support is identified quickly.

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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

 evaluate the changes that have been implemented following rigorous self-evaluation to continue to drive forward ongoing improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents recorded by the childminder.  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.  The inspector sampled documents, including, policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. She knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder gives utmost priority to children's safety and security. She regularly assesses the hazards in her home, and ensures that resources are safe and age-appropriate for the children. The childminder has continued to use training and research to extend her professional development. She recognises the value of continually reflecting on her provision. The childminder intends to continue evaluating the effectiveness of changes made, as a way of maintaining her outstanding practice. The childminder is well qualified and her exceptional skills and knowledge are widely recognised. For example, extensive links with other early years professionals enable the childminder to share best practice and mentor others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder places an extremely high focus on active learning in the vastly resourced, stimulating environment. This helps children to make excellent achievements in their developmental progress. The childminder makes detailed and focused observations of children that she uses to plan specific activities. Assessments are rigorous and help her to identify if there are any delays or gaps in children's development. Children learn where fruit and vegetables come from. They take part in growing and planting activities, which help them to understand about growth and decay. Children enjoy making fruit smoothies and choose the fruit they would like to use. The children feel the fruit and use descriptive language, such as 'soft' and 'furry' when observing a peach. The childminder engages children at every opportunity, encouraging them to use their continually growing vocabulary in conversation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The level of children's independence is astonishing. Children are very polite and have outstanding manners. Children are encouraged to have a go as they attempt to do things for themselves. For example, they find their shoes ready for outside play. At mealtimes, children set the table and serve themselves. Children thrive on being given individual responsibilities. They show a strong sense of ownership in the setting and consequently, they treat their surroundings and others with respect. The childminder attends many groups with the children. She provides them with excellent opportunities to build their confidence in different social situations. Children develop a firm understanding of people beyond their immediate community. The childminder promotes car safety with the children. She regularly takes the children to get weighed, in order to ensure that they are travelling in the correct type of car seat.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those in receipt of the early education funding, make excellent progress from their starting points. Children are motivated to learn and persist with activities. The childminder uses her expert knowledge for teaching, to ensure that children are equipped with all the skills they need in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439118 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1042026 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 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 Worksop, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 5 qualification in advanced practice in work with children and families. She provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

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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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