Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2016 24 April 2013

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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 taken appropriate action to improve since the last inspection. Detailed information is gathered from parents about their child's development and interests. The childminder uses this information with her own observations and assessments to consistently and effectively plan activities for each child.  The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She strives to do her best and is always looking at ways to make improvements to enhance her practice.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children to explore and investigate. She ensures there is a good balance of spontaneous and planned play.  The childminder knows the children well. There are warm and secure attachments between the children and the childminder. New children settled in very well and quickly learn about the routines and expectations set by the childminder.  The childminder teaches children effectively to fully understand how to keep

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough challenging opportunities to learn as much as possible about their interest in growth and change over time.  The childminder does not always recognise or fully address younger children's enthusiasm for exploration and investigation.  Children are not given enough opportunities to build as fully as possible on their understanding of and respect for similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 extend and challenge children's learning and understanding of sequence in growth over time  recognise and respond more quickly to younger children's interests in exportation and investigation  help children learn more about different people's lives and traditions and extend their understanding of and respect for diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Children are well supervised at all times. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help keep children safe indoors, outside and on outings. The assessments help her appropriately address potential hazards associated with the childminder's pet dog. The childminder has undertaken a broad range of training since her last inspection. She uses what she has learned effectively to help her improve learning outcomes for children. The childminder monitors children's progress and swiftly takes action to narrow any gaps in their learning. She understands the importance of good partnerships with other settings and prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children in her care very well. The childminder plans good quality experiences for them. She ensures activities are pertinent to individual children's next steps in their learning. Overall, her teaching supports and enhances children's learning effectively. Furthermore, the childminder ensures parents are supported to be actively involved in their children's learning when they are at home. Children are given plenty of time to complete and enjoy activities. The childminder extends children's language skills by mirroring and repeating what they say. The childminder sets high expectations for what each child can achieve. Children demonstrate a love of painting and enjoy experimenting with various colours and water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's safety is promoted well and from a young age children learn how to look after themselves, adopting a healthy lifestyle. Children's independence is very well supported. They are actively encouraged to have a go at tasks themselves. The childminder offers a lot of praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages their sharing and cooperation. Children have plenty of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills. They particularly enjoy running around catching bubbles and show off their skills when using push-along and sit-in wheeled toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop keen and confident attitudes to learning. They are making good progress from their starting points. Children are curious, confident and independent learners. They are well prepared for future learning and for their move to school. They use a good range of tools to make marks on various surfaces to enhance their literacy skills. Children use jigsaws to learn to problem solve and they count bobbins on a thread to build on their mathematical development. Children are very happy in the setting and have fun while learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454469 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1043005 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Rainworth. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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