Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 8 June 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 provides children with a wide range of exciting and challenging activities, which helps them to develop into enthusiastic and motivated learners. Children acquire a good range of skills and attitudes that prepares them well for future learning and school.  The childminder effectively follows children's interests and takes account of accurate, continuous assessment, in order to plan challenging activities that help them to make good progress.  Children are happy, confident and settle well with the nurturing childminder. They respond positively to her friendly, calm and consistent approach.  Children are well behaved. They are considerate of their peers, learn right from wrong and use good manners from an early age.  The childminder consistently reviews the quality of her provision. She accurately identifies her strengths and some areas for improvement. She liaises effectively with

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This provision is good

parents who provide very positive feedback about her and the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus closely enough on helping older children to think for themselves and to follow their own ideas.  The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their child can already do when they first join the setting.

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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

 focus more on helping older children to think for themselves and follow their own ideas in their creative play  work more closely with parents when their child first starts, gather more information about their child's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place which she implements effectively to help keep children safe from harm. She undertakes regular checks of the environment and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities, including mandatory training, to keep her skills up to date and ensure good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder supports children's developing communication, social and physical skills well. She plays alongside children, talking to them as they play. She introduces new words to help extend their developing vocabulary. For example, as children play in a pretend florists, the childminder carefully introduces the names of the flowers they are selling. Children develop their counting skills as they play with the childminder. For example, they count how many pompoms they have sorted into different colours. Younger children develop their small-muscle skills as they use tweezers to pick up the pom poms. The childminder successfully supports children's progress as she plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities children are engaged in, to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy being in the childminder's care. They form strong and trusting relationships with her, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children learn about healthy eating. They enjoy nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared by the childminder. The childminder offers daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and physical activity. They enjoy playing and exploring in the garden and confidently use the equipment. For example, they use the ride-along toys, bikes and explore the sand and water. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills, which helps equip them well for their future learning. Children confidently make choices about their play which also supports their independence. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. All children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They eagerly participate in activities and enjoy playing and learning. Children attend local groups where they learn to socialise with other children and their carers. They learn to communicate well and how to work cooperatively with others. They are developing key skills in readiness for the eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403692 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1094151 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Linby, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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Telephone number

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