Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2017 27 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

 The childminder places a good focus on promoting children's communication and language skills through her good interactions.  The childminder is calm and caring towards the children. Children settle quickly and build very secure relationships with her. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively.  The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to learn about good behaviours, such as being kind and sharing.  The childminder completes daily risk assessments to identify and minimise all hazards to children. Children play in a safe environment.  Children develop good social skills when they visit local toddler groups with the childminder as they play and make friends with other children.  The childminder is dedicated to furthering her professional development and refreshing her skills and knowledge. She works closely with other childminders to share ideas and suggestions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about what their child is learning next, in order to help parents guide their children's learning at home.  The childminder is not highly responsive in using the observations she makes of children as they play, in order to quickly promote children's emerging learning needs.

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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

 share information with parents more regularly about what children are learning next, in order to help them guide their children's learning at home  make better use of the observations made of children as they play to provide immediate challenge to enhance their emerging learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled relevant documents, such children's records. She reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. Recent training has enhanced her knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event that she has any child concerns about the children's welfare. In addition, she has a thorough and up-to-date understanding of safeguarding procedures in the local area. The childminder has established a positive relationship with other early years professionals and other settings that children attend to consistently support children's learning and development. Parents comment through written testimonials that they would recommend the childminder and are happy with the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She assesses children's levels of development so she can plan fun and engaging activities based on children's individual interests, learning and development needs. The childminder models language well and encourages older children to explore ideas, asking them questions. An example of this is when the children look at the giant cockroaches and millipede. The childminder asks the children what they think the creatures are doing and why they need so many legs. They enjoy finding out new information using fact sheets and books. Young children are very inquisitive and like playing with bricks where they enjoy banging them together. Older children concentrate on building a big tower. Children demonstrate perseverance as they use their small-muscle skills to button outfits as they dress the dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The dedicated playroom is stimulating and engaging. It is planned effectively to offer the children a wide range of activities and experiences. The childminder encourages children to begin to manage their personal care needs independently. Older children's independence is encouraged as they help themselves to fresh water and tend to their own toileting needs. The childminder provides good support to help children understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are encouraged to tidy away toys when they are finished with them so they do not trip or fall. In addition, they learn about road safety when they visit the local parks. Children enjoy healthy snacks and well-balanced meals that are planned in consultation with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children develop their imaginations as they participate in imaginary play using a range of role play resources. They are highly imaginative, curious and enthusiastic learners. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427608 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1094843 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Silverdale area of Nottingham. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank 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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