Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 8 April 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 knows the children in her care well. She provides fun, good quality learning experiences. Children are motivated and curious learning who confidently explore new activities. They are developing the skills and attitudes to support their move on to school when the time comes.  The childminder is calm, nurturing and a good role model, treating children with respect. Children form close relationships with her and show their affection for her, helping to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder listens carefully to children and provides regular specific praise and reassurance when needed. This helps to support children's confidence and self-esteem further. Children use their manners and behave very well.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand how to hold a wooden skewer safely as they make their own fruit kababs.  The monitoring of children's progress is thorough. The childminder's assessments

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This provision is good

identify precisely what children need to learn next and ensure that all areas of learning are promoted.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not share detailed information with other settings that children attend to help ensure even better consistency in their learning.  The childminder does not target her professional development precisely enough to focus on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

 share more detailed information with other settings that children attend and provide an even more consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development  explore further professional development opportunities and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She is knowledgeable about the different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that may indicate children are at risk from harm. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. She maintains a secure home and is vigilant in her supervision of children. The well-qualified childminder uses self- evaluation well to help identify strengths and weaknesses about her practice. She regularly liaises with parents and children and gathers and acts on their views. Effective, friendly and trusting partnerships with parents are established. The childminder keeps them fully informed about their children's day and learning. Parents comment very positively on the childminder's care for their children and the interesting activities and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. This is reflected in the skilful way that she supports their learning. For instance, she makes good use of natural resources to provide many interesting and enticing activities that children are eager to explore and investigate. Children print with celery to make scales on a fish, helping them to develop good control. The childminder enthusiastically joins in the children's play, follows their interests and makes suggestions to keep play going. She helps children to learn to count, calculate and name colours and shapes. Children develop a keen interest in books. They choose books to look at independently and learn that print carries meaning. They listen well while the childminder reads stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she has a wealth of knowledge about individual children prior to them attending. She provides a relaxed and homely environment where children develop a positive sense of belonging. Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age. For example, the childminder allows children extra time to put their own sandals on. The childminder regularly takes children on outings into the local community where they develop their social skills and are supported to develop positive attitudes to others. Children learn about healthy living and good hygiene through following positive daily care routines. They eat nutritious meals and special dietary needs are catered for. There are plenty of opportunities for exercise and fresh air. Children take part in energetic play in the garden or go to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Their language skills are very good and they eagerly join in conversations, ask questions and confidently express their opinions. Children listen carefully and act on the childminder's instructions and suggestions. They take pride in their learning and celebrate their achievements enthusiastically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252529 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1090315 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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