Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2016 23 February 2016

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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 assistants and the local authority advisor to bring about improvements to her practice. The childminder now understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of significant changes and events at her provision.  The well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She uses her expertise to ensure children are provided with good quality learning experiences. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn.  Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment and engage in learning across all areas. The childminder knows children well and provides a variety of activities matched to their abilities and interests.  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

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This provision is good

to encourage their thinking.  The childminder builds strong nurturing relationships with the children in her care. This supports children's emotional well-being and builds a secure basis from which children are ready and able to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has a professional relationship with parents, she does not always successfully engage them to share information about what their children are doing at home to enable her to plan fully for their learning.  The childminder's professional development programme is not yet focused sharply enough on broadening specific areas of knowledge and skills, in order to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 encourage parents to share information about what their child can do at home and use this to plan activities to further enhance children's knowledge and learning  enhance the quality of teaching and learning further by reviewing professional development plans so that training is more sharply focused and targeted on broadening knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes the necessary steps to protect the children in her care. She has a good knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. She now ensures that all those in contact with children are suitable. She evaluates her service to ensure all the legal requirements are met and a good level of practice is maintained. The childminder ensures her assistants attend mandatory training and that they are aware of the setting's routines, policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's development. This enables her to successfully plan for their ongoing learning needs. The childminder follows the children's lead and uses sensitive interactions to extend their learning. She talks to the children constantly as they play. Words and sounds are repeated back to young children to support their communication and language skills. Children enjoy exploring and investigating. They push buttons and turn knobs to find out what happens and how things work. This develops their understanding of the world around them. Planned singing sessions enable children to use a wide range of musical instruments and join in action rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the warm and caring family environment. The childminder takes time to give each child individual attention, so that they feel special and valued. Consequently, she effectively prepares children emotionally for their future learning. The childminder provides a varied range of interesting play activities which ignites children's curiosity. Children make choices as they decide what they want to play with. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children confidently explore their surroundings to initiate their own learning. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene and safety practices through well-established routines. The childminder provides a balanced range of meals and snacks, such as a good variety of fresh fruit. Behaviour is good. The childminder offers children consistent praise for their achievements to help raise their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, make good progress in line with expectations for their age and stage of development. They are inquisitive learners who are keen to join in. 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 EY478832 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1041716 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is registered to work with two assistants. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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