Childminder 254713

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 21 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 experienced childminder uses knowledge gained from research, networking with other early years professionals and training to improve the overall quality of her practice.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities, experiences and resources that takes into consideration children's interests and capabilities.  Children are happy, confident and secure in this homely, caring and welcoming environment. Children settle well and develop strong bonds with the childminder.  The childminder encourages children to be physically active. Children enjoy trips to the park and playing in the childminder's garden.  The childminder makes effective use of opportunities in the wider community to support children to become more confident around others.  The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children. This helps to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder is quick to move the children on to different activities and does not give them enough opportunities to fully explore their own interests and lead their learning.  The childminder does not gather detailed information about what children can already do when they first start, in order to better inform the initial planning and assessment process.

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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

 give children more time and opportunities to explore, follow and share their own ideas in their play and learning  enhance the information gathered when children first enrol to find out what they can already do, so that the overall planning and assessment process is strengthened.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of 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 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 the signs and symptoms of abuse. She fully understands her responsibilities to report any concerns she has regarding a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular training to keep herself up to date. This has helped her understand the local authority reporting procedures. The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification. This means that she is able to offer appropriate care to children in the event of an accident. The childminder evaluates the service she provides and gains the views of children and parents to improve outcomes for children. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They comment that their children have made excellent progress in their communication and language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and she extends their vocabulary, adding new words as they play. Younger children have lots of opportunities to hear and repeat new words and to develop their speech and language skills. Children enjoy sharing books and singing songs, developing their early literacy skills. They learn about shape, colour and size through everyday routine activities and play. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills. For example, they use wheeled toys and climb and clamber on large apparatus.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to be sociable towards each other and to consider others' feelings and needs. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is calm and consistent. She effectively supports children in learning to share, take turns and respect others. The childminder helps children to feel a sense of belonging and to feel secure in their surroundings. For example, she displays their artwork around the home so they know it is valued. In addition, she creates cosy and attractive areas inside where children can share a story or join in with songs. The childminder teaches children how to take care of themselves and they learn to recognise and manage risk, such as when crossing the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are active learners and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children are confident and develop strong friendships with other children. They develop their independence and self-care skills. For example, they know where to find their shoes and coats when it is time to go out. They are acquiring the skills needed in preparation for their next stage in learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254713 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1090395 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Beechdale area of Nottingham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am 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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Telephone number

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