Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children are extremely self-assured and confident in the care of this kind, caring and sensitive childminder. The children are excited and ready to learn in the stimulating environment, where they show high levels of curiosity and concentration.  The childminder has a successful partnership with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's day and progress. This helps parents participate in their child's learning and extend this at home. Parents speak highly about the quality of care their children receive, including how well the childminder considers their views.  The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she reads stories to the children and encourages children to use their ideas and words to decide what they would like next. Children are constantly building on their skills and make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder keeps her home safe for the children to explore and move around in

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This provision is good

with confidence. She helps children to understand about their own safety. For example, children know the rice is hot when it comes out of the microwave and needs to cool down so they can play with it.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend learning opportunities for children to understand and use a range of technology to enhance their growing understanding of the world.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to use and discover a range of technology to further extend their knowledge and experiences of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder discussed the systems she uses to observe and record children's progress, and the documents she uses to support her work.  The inspector completed observations of the children as they engaged in activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources the children use.  The inspector talked to parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her child protection responsibilities. She knows the signs and symptoms that may concern her about a child's welfare and understands how to report them. The childminder reflects and monitors her own practice, considering how she can make changes to benefit the children in her care. For example, she has made improvements to her garden to make the environment more interesting for children. The childminder values opportunities to attend training to deepen her professional knowledge and widen learning opportunities for children. She assesses children's progress successfully and uses this information to identify and close any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have a splendid time with the childminder. They are excited to learn and ready to try new experiences. The childminder provides a wide range of learning opportunities that helps the children to make good progress and develop confidence in their own abilities. For example, with the childminder's encouragement, children make coloured rice, with choices of different colours and scents. The childminder asks the children questions that encourage them to use their language and to recall past events. For example, when she asks if they remember the scent they used last time, the children excitedly reply, 'lavender'. The childminder helps the children to understand about the importance of physical exercise in enjoyable ways. For example, there is a lot of laughter when they sing action songs and move like an elephant.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form secure emotional attachments to the childminder, as she is highly sensitive to their needs. Children make secure choices about their play and learn to express how they are feeling. The childminder uses practical activities to help children to develop skills for their future. For example, she provides suitable tools to allow children to slice their own fruit at snack time. Children show an increasing understanding of keeping themselves and others safe. For example, they know it is important to sweep the rice off the floor to avoid this becoming a hazard for babies. Children are exceptionally well behaved. The childminder teaches children about respecting others. For example, she talks to them about family heritage and special events such as birthdays.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good communication and language skills, and enjoy problem solving. For example, as children scoop rice into containers, they consider the weight and if they can fit any more into the container. Children develop useful skills for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480169 Local authority Brent Inspection number 990832 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Brent. She cares for children all day on Monday to Friday and operates her service during term time only.

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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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