Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 26 February 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 has strong links with other childminders. This enables her to share and gain new ideas that help to support further improvements in her own practice.  The childminder provides a carefully planned, stimulating indoor and outdoor play environment. Children benefit from a range of exciting learning experiences and activities that motivates them to explore and investigate.  The childminder is caring and kind. She has developed warm, trusting relationships with children and knows them well. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They invite her to join in with their play.  The childminder has clear rules and boundaries in place to help promote positive behaviour. Children's behaviour is good and the childminder praises them for their achievements. Children are encouraged to learn about good manners, such as saying please and thank you, and she supports them to share and take turns.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with other settings children attend are positive and support the childminder to provide a consistent approach in meeting children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with parents are good overall, the childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share detailed information about children's learning at home to complement her good teaching.  The childminder has not explored a broad enough range of ways to further enhance her professional development, in order to extend her knowledge to a higher 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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning at home to complement teaching and learning at the setting  explore a broader range of ways to enhance professional development to help extend knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses risk assessments well to minimise any potential hazards and maintain a safe environment for children. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows the correct steps to take if she were to have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice and provision. She talks to parents daily and encourages them to share their views and opinions. Written comments from parents are positive and indicate that their children enjoy being with the childminder. They are pleased with the range of activities on offer and the progress their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She interacts with children at their level as they excitedly hunt for insects hidden in a sandpit. The childminder encourages the children to use magnifying glasses to look closely at the features of the insects and describe them. She supports children to concentrate and maintain their attention as they follow their interests and lead their own learning. Children enjoy measuring and mixing together the ingredients needed to make play dough. The childminder sensitively intervenes in children's play to ask questions that help to foster their thinking skills. She makes careful observations and assessments. She uses her findings to build on children's existing skills and knowledge, and to identify and act swiftly on any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Healthy lifestyles are effectively promoted. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to have fresh air and to exercise. They enjoy playing in the garden and visits to local parks and soft-play centres. Children are becoming increasingly aware of their local community and wider society. They mix with other children and gain social skills while attending playgroups throughout the week. Children interact well with visitors and show that they feel safe with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are articulate communicators, who discuss their ideas and narrate their own play. Children are imaginative and they act out scenes from their favourite programmes and stories. Their early literacy skills are emerging as children make marks with pencils. Older children are starting to recognise the initial sound in their own name. The childminder encourages children to count and use mathematical language as they play. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321247 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1092613 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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