Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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

 Children's confidence and self-esteem are supported by the childminder because she gets to know them well. As a result, children are emotionally secure and keen to engage in the activities provided.  Children receive consistent praise and explanation from the childminder. They form close bonds with her and each other. Children behave well. They learn to take turns and share toys.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. She uses new words to expand children's knowledge and vocabulary.  An effective two-way exchange of information has been established with parents. The childminder shares information through discussion, care diaries, newsletters and displayed notices. This ensures that parents are kept well informed about their child's care and learning.  The childminder is organised and evaluates her practice well. She reviews, adjusts and develops her practice effectively to meet the ever-changing needs of the children and

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This provision is good

their families, and any changes to legal requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain detailed information from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.  At times, in her eagerness to support children's learning, the childminder does not give them enough time to develop their thinking skills in order for them to lead and extend their own play.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting, in order to help plan more precisely for their learning from the outset  provide more opportunities for children to express their ideas and lead and develop their own play

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 of the inspection.  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 childminder understands the responsibilities of her role well. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Risks are effectively minimised to ensure children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder undertakes continuous professional development and is motivated in her commitment to providing good quality care and learning for all children. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. The childminder has developed partnerships with other early years settings children attend. This supports children's emotional well-being as they move between settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of interesting activities, resources and experiences that captures their curiosity. This helps them to be highly motivated learners. Children demonstrate a love of books. They concentrate and listen well to the childminder as she reads their favourite stories. Children enjoy using their imagination. They investigate the role play area, play shops and have fun in the play tent. The childminder makes good use of these opportunities to progress children's language skills. For example, as children select shopping for their trolley she talks to them about what they like to eat and healthy food options. The childminder observes and assesses children's achievements to help improve all aspects of their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and treats the children with respect. She is attentive to children's needs. As a result, children are emotionally secure and keen to engage in the activities provided. Children learn about the wider world. The childminder takes them out into their local community. They meet with other children at local groups and are physically active at soft-play centres. The childminder encourages children's growing independence. Children learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as attending to their own toileting needs. Children's healthy lifestyles are positively encouraged. They choose from a range of fruits at snack times and talk about healthy foods that help them grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and keen learners who are developing good listening skills. They communicate well and happily talk about things that are happening in their lives. Outdoors they learn to be physically active and enjoy exploring and investigating. Children are happy, settled and engaged in their play. They gain confidence in their abilities and develop the skills needed for their move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480286 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 987706 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 2014 and lives in Woodthorpe, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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