Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 provides a homely and welcoming environment for children attending before and after school.  The childminder evaluates and reviews the service she provides. She involves children and parents in the process so that the quality of the provision continually improves.  Children develop extremely warm, close relationships with the childminder and they are particularly well settled and secure in her care.  The childminder provides excellent support for children's emotional development. She works closely with parents to enable children to develop self-assurance. She helps them to learn to play well with others, to be kind and polite.  Parents are extremely satisfied with the standard of care their children receive. They comment on the professionalism of the childminder and her excellent organisational skills. They acknowledge the safety arrangements in place and the extent to which their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children the encouragement they need to be as independent as possible.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to exchange information with the schools that children attend so that she can provide the highest level of continuity of care for children.

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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

 provide children with opportunities to further develop their independence  strengthen the exchange of information with schools about individual children's needs, routines and learning to provide an even higher level of continuity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector looked at policies, children's individual files and a range of other documentation. The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector looked at areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. She fully understands the process she must follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder carries out regular fire drills. She undertakes safety assessments of the areas used for childminding and takes steps to minimise potential risks. The childminder keeps herself well informed about changes to guidance and legislation. She updates her policies to reflect any changes and shares these with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children take part in a good range of enjoyable play experiences. The childminder plays skilfully alongside the children to extend their learning and development. Children giggle as they take turns to roll a ball at skittles. They offer support and praise to each other as they successfully knock them down and count their scores. The childminder maintains individual folders to celebrate children's achievements. Children contribute with photographs and pieces of work. The childminder helps children to develop their language and communication skills. Children approach the childminder confidently to share their thoughts, ideas and ask for toys and activities. During journeys to and from school, the childminder encourages children to join her in word games. Children enjoy this and highlight an alphabet game as a particular favourite. The childminder fully understands that children may want some time to relax after a busy day at school or a quiet space to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to help children settle in. She gathers information from parents regarding their children's likes, dislikes and interests. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and uses praise and encouragement to promote this. Children respond well and their behaviour is exemplary. They enjoy receiving star awards for individual achievements, such as, helping a new child to settle. The house rules are understood by all children and the childminder uses these to help them to develop consideration and respect for others. Children have opportunities to learn about a healthy lifestyle. They follow good hygiene routines and take physical exercise outdoors. Children say that they particularly enjoy playing together in the large garden. Children are supported to value differences and similarities in people. They play with toys and resources that depict positive images of people and they explore different

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

festivals and celebrations during the year.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479029 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 993821 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Nottingham. She operates her provision all year round on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 5.30pm, 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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