Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 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 is organised and keeps appropriate records. Policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are very well maintained and implemented.  The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to constantly improve the quality of her setting and the outcomes for children. She undertakes training and shares good practice with other professionals to develop her knowledge and skills.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help keep children safe indoors and when outside of the setting. The assessments appropriately address potential hazards associated with the childminder's pets and the wildlife that live in the garden.  The childminder is kind, calm and welcoming and children form strong relationships with her and one another. Children behave well. The childminder offers the children gentle reminders about sharing, taking turns and being kind to one another.

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This provision is good

 A well established two-way flow of information keeps parents and carers well informed about their child's activities and progress. Parents and carers are encouraged to share information about children's interests and achievements at home. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children have opportunities to build friendships with others. They mix with larger groups of children as the childminder regularly takes them to community and childminding groups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to encourage younger children to practise their speaking skills and use their growing vocabulary during activities.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities for younger children to develop and practise their growing language skills as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to a small group of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She ensures that she keeps up to date with any changes to safeguarding procedures. She carries out risk assessments to minimise any hazards. The childminder is passionate about the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents, carers and children to successfully evaluate the quality of her setting. Parents and carers comment on the supportive relationship they have with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She has a good understanding of their individual interests and skills. She plans fun and challenging activities to promote children's development in all aspects of their learning. Children enjoy experimenting with cornflour, adding water to it and observing the changes in its properties. Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills and they make marks with chalk and water. Children develop their listening and attention skills. They enjoy cuddling with the childminder as she reads stories to them. Children learn about the natural environment and animal life. They delight in finding insects and learn how to care for the hedgehog and birds that live in the garden. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress. She checks for any gaps in their learning and ensures that they are progressing in line with typical expectations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents and carers to ensure a good range of information is sourced before they begin in her care. She updates this information on a regular basis. This enables her to keep abreast of any changes in children's development, well-being and routines. The childminder is warm and affectionate towards children. She praises children's efforts and achievements, encouraging them to develop new skills. Children are independent in tasks, such as washing their hands and taking off their shoes after playing outside. Children's good health is promoted. They are physically active. They enjoy daily access to the garden and take regular walks into the community and to explore the natural world. Children follow good hygiene practices and they wash their hands at appropriate times. They enjoy regular drinks and a healthy range of freshly prepared snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are inquisitive and active learners who enjoy exploring and solving problems. They make independent choices with regard to their play. They have many opportunities to make marks and to see print in the environment. Children develop a love of books and they handle them with care. The childminder supports children to gain the key skills needed in readiness for the next stage in their learning. There are good arrangements in place to ensure smooth transitions when children move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483722 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1001394 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 2015 and lives in Retford. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except 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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