Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2017 16 January 2015

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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 are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form close attachments with the kind and caring childminder. She has a nurturing approach that encourages all children's emotional well-being to be effectively promoted.  The quality of teaching and learning is good. The childminder makes regular observations of what children can do and identifies what they need to learn next. This information is effectively used to plan activities that challenge and extend children's learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents feel fully informed about their children's progress and are able to support their learning at home. They speak highly of the, 'Lovely family environment she has created'.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner and evaluates her setting. She has successfully addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection. The childminder identifies key areas of development to continue to improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her comments and questions.  Sometimes, the childminder does not follow children's lead in their play and fully value their ideas.

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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 more opportunities for children to be able to respond and share their own thoughts  build on the opportunities for children to lead their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All adults within the home have undertaken suitability checks. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of procedures to follow to protect children. She regularly assesses risks and implements a wide range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe. For example, clear procedures are in place for outings and keeping children safe around the pet dog. The childminder has established an effective network of childminders to support her professional development and to share good practice. She regularly monitors children's progress to ensure they are making good progress from their starting points. Close partnership working with other professionals supports children's welfare and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder effectively extends children's learning as they play. She creates exciting sensory environments for children to explore when playing with pretend farm animals. The childminder comments on what they are doing, asking questions and modelling new words. In addition, she links real-life experiences of visiting her horses with stories and songs. This promotes children's language development. Children who are reluctant talkers tell the childminder noises animals make. Children are learning to socialise with others as they visit groups in the community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, welcoming and clean learning environment. This supports children to be motivated learners. The childminder values outdoor experiences; this is one of the ways she promotes a healthy lifestyle for children. They regularly visit her horses, walk to school and visit local parks. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed the use of her garden to provide activities that support all areas of learning. The childminder works in partnership with parents to provide healthy and nutritious meals. Children are well behaved. The childminder consistently offers praise and encouragement, helping to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. She provides clear guidance about expected behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are developing good concentration skills as they explore and investigate sensory experiences. Young children are learning to make marks and enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They are developing independence as they can feed themselves at mealtimes. Children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426456 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1094798 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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