Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 6 February 2013

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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 successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. She has improved her practice to develop her provision further and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder reflects on her strengths and areas for development. She evaluates her service effectively and encourages parents to share their views about her childminding service through discussions and questionnaires.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes regular and comprehensive assessments of children's progress. The childminder uses this information to accurately plan for each child's next steps in learning to help support their good progress.  Overall, partnerships with parents and others are good. The childminder shares valuable information with them to keep them fully informed about their children's progress and the care provided.  The childminder promotes children's physical development and social skills successfully.

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This provision is good

Children enjoy plenty of outdoor play and challenging physical activities. They regularly meet children from local groups and they go on regular outings to places of interest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information about children's developmental starting points, to help to plan their learning fully from the outset.  The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not ambitious enough to improve her knowledge and skills to the highest level.

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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

 gain more detailed information from parents to help identify children's developmental starting points, to inform planning of activities and experiences from the outset  implement professional development plans that increase the potential to raise the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder. The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies and procedures, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during child-led and planned activities.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a relevant qualification, which has had a positive impact on her teaching skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with child protection training and changes in legislation. She has a good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and the action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has effective procedures in place to minimise hazards to children's safety. The well-qualified childminder effectively monitors the progress that children make. She quickly identifies children that require some additional help and works with parents and professionals to help them catch up quickly. Parents comment that the childminder is supportive and provides many activities that children enjoy. She gives a lot of suggestions to help parents support children's learning when they are at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's communication and language skills are promoted effectively. They listen well and concentrate on activities for prolonged periods of time. The childminder talks to young children in a running commentary. She asks them questions and values their early attempts at talking. The childminder repeats things back to children to demonstrate that she is listening to them. Children enjoy making sensory bottles. The childminder encourages even young children to explore textures and be fully involved in creative activities. She supports children's early mathematical development well. For example, children count lentils, peas and pasta as they put them into plastic bottles to make shakers and sensory bottles. Children are proud of their achievements and shake their bottles to discover the different sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. They have formed close attachments with her and this helps to support their emotional well-being effectively. Children are enthusiastic learners and keen to participate in the activities provided. They behave well and receive praise and encouragement, which increases their levels of confidence and boosts their self-esteem. The childminder calmly and consistently reinforces good manners and supports children to take turns with resources. Children follow good hygiene practices and they enjoy healthy snacks and home-cooked meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and willing to give activities a go. They gain self-esteem and are successful in building relationships with others. Young children develop good social and personal skills, and begin to manage their personal care needs competently. For example, they help themselves to toys, feed themselves and help to tidy away. Children make-believe with the role play resources and use good imaginative skills. All children have daily opportunities to listen to stories and enjoy singing. Children acquire the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage in their education and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446009 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1042668 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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