Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 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 has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to monitor, track and plan to help all children make good progress.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn to share and take turns through play. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their developing confidence and self-esteem.  The well-established, two-way exchange of information between the childminder and parents promotes consistency for children. The childminder gives parents ideas about ways to support their child's learning at home.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well by the childminder. Children are happy, settled and confident in her care.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides.  The quality of care and teaching is good. The childminder maintains her training to

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This provision is good

improve her skills and knowledge. She plans positive learning experiences based around children's needs and interests. Children are keen to join in and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather sufficiently detailed information about children's existing skills at the beginning to help plan their learning fully from the start.  Partnerships with other settings children attend are not strong enough to fully support their continuity of care and learning.

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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 in-depth information about children's achievements to identify as quickly as possible what they need to learn next, supporting their best possible progress from the start  extend information sharing with other settings children attend and enable a shared approach to children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and the toys and equipment provided.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, the childminder's training certificates, policies and procedures and risk assessments. She checked evidence of suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause her concern for a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate her service and maintain her good quality practice. Parents express, how warm and friendly the childminder is and say their children make great progress. The childminder's experience, research and conversations with other childminders help her find new ideas and activities to capture children's interests and extend their learning. Careful monitoring of developmental progress enables the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning. Any gaps are quickly addressed. She makes thorough risk assessments to keep children safe in all areas of her home and on outings. Comprehensive written policies and procedures help to ensure that parents are well informed about all aspects of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder provides children with exciting activities and experiences that capture their interest and motivate them to learn. Older children gain good mathematical skills through play. For example, they talk about size and quantity as they count their pieces of fruit at snack time. Younger children's sensory play and exploration is promoted as they have fun experiencing the different texture of cooked spaghetti. The childminder is skilled at promoting opportunities for children to further develop their mobility skills. Younger children have plenty of space to crawl and learn to walk in a safe environment. They have clearly formed and trusting relationships with the childminder and enjoy her company. For example, they like to snuggle into her at story time and listen intently to the stories she reads.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe. They explore the childminder's home with confidence. The childminder makes suitable provision for babies and toddlers to rest when tired. She is highly respectful and sensitive to children's care needs. For example, she explains to young children what she is doing as she changes their clothing and nappies. Children regularly visit playgroups where they learn to socialise with others. The childminder enables children to develop independence with some personal tasks, such as putting on their coats and shoes. She provides children with a range of healthy snacks and frequent drinks. Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise which contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes and skills that will help them as they move on to pre- school and school. They are confident and engaged in their play. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and social skills. She maintains an ongoing dialogue with the children. All children make good progress, including children who speak English as an additional language. Children enjoy playing board games which helps to promote turn taking and problem solving. They make their own decisions as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481038 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 992999 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 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. She lives in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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