Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 9 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 settle quickly into the childminder's care. She works closely with parents when their children first start to ensure that she understands their routines and interests.  Parents are well informed about their children's development. The childminder uses daily diaries and verbal feedback to communicate effectively about children's care and learning. These also help guide parents in supporting their child's learning at home.  Children access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities both indoors and outside. They particularly enjoy the well-resourced outdoor area.  The experienced childminder understands how children learn. She interacts well with children and supports them to make good progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder considers the quality of her provision and identifies clear areas of development, in order to improve her practice further. She makes good use of training

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This provision is good

opportunities to keep her early years knowledge and practice up to date.  Children behave well. The childminder offers sensitive guidance and sets clear and consistent boundaries for children to follow.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support children to pronounce words correctly.  The childminder does not always make the best possible use of observation and assessment information to plan very precisely for what children need to learn next.

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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 precise support so that they learn to consistently pronounce words correctly  make more effective use of the good information gained from observations and assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to do next to help them to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She viewed relevant documentation and looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living in the house.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for children. She has high expectations of herself and works hard. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the steps to take if she were to suspect a child was at risk of harm. She keeps up to date with local procedures and any changes to legislation through the internet and childminder forums. The childminder makes effective use of risk assessments to help her identify any risks and minimise hazards. She oversees the progress children make in their learning, helping to ensure all of them continue to develop well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses the knowledge gained from her qualification to plan activities that children of all ages can access and enjoy. Overall, she makes regular assessments of children's learning and monitors their progress well. Children enjoy their learning and play well together. Babies enjoy the sensory experience of touching and feeling cooked spaghetti. Older children search for hidden numbers in the spaghetti and make 'number soup'. The childminder reassures children as they play, giving them confidence to recognise the different numbers and match them to their coordinating cards. Children benefit from spending time in the childminder's spacious garden. They have fun playing in the water and building sandcastles. The childminder sings to them as she gently pushes them up and down on the see-saw.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She talks sensitively to them, encouraging them to remember their good manners and to be kind to each other. Children's independence is well promoted. They enjoy choosing and preparing their own healthy lunch. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe and healthy. Children are encouraged to handle resources confidently, tidy away unused toys and wash their hands at appropriate times. Children spend a lot of time outdoors and are active for a large proportion of their time with the childminder. They climb up and down the slides and learn how to balance and pedal on bicycles. The childminder makes good use of local toddler groups. Children enjoy socialising with their peers and playing in a different environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies are confident, happy and interact sociably with visitors. Older children are learning to recognise numerals in the environment and count confidently to 10. All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They obtain a wide range of skills which fully prepares them for school and the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401403 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1094100 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Colwick, Nottinghamshire. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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