Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 she cares for well. She plans a variety of interesting activities to help support their development and skills.  The childminder encourages parents to share what they know about their child. She uses this information and her observations of children to help in her assessment of children's development and progress.  The childminder quickly recognises children's interests and provides further activities to extend their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supervises children closely. She helps children from a young age to understand how to keep themselves safe when playing with and selecting toys of their choice.  Children enjoy the company of the childminder. There are warm and good relationships between them. Children are happy and confident.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather information from other early years settings that children also attend to further support children's learning experiences.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her questions to fully encourage them to share what they know and what they can do.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for professional development in order to continue improving the quality of her teaching.

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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

 exchange more information with all settings that children attend to further develop a shared approach to children's learning  give children more time to respond to questions, further encouraging them to share what they know and can do  explore ways to continually enrich skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children even further.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed recent child protection training and has up-to-date knowledge of her role and responsibility to protect children. She knows who she must contact if she has a concern about a child in her care. Policies and procedures are implemented in practice effectively to help promote the safety of children, in the childminder's home and when on outings. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She seeks the views and suggestions of parents and children to help her make improvements in her practice. The childminder involves parents in supporting their child's learning at home. She keeps them well informed about their child's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children and gives them time to explore new activities and experiences. Children experiment with paint, vegetables and painting tools. The childminder encourages children to have a go and gives them plenty of time to investigate. Children become deeply involved in the activity and find out how to make patterns using their hands and other resources. The childminder encourages children to freely express their own creativity during activities and she teaches them new words. For example, children sing songs and bang and shake musical instruments. They explore different rhythms and sounds. Children develop their understanding of related vocabulary and enhance their concentration and listening skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and warmly welcomes children into her home. She praises their good behaviour and carefully and calmly manages any unwanted behaviour. The childminder uses effective strategies and props, such as picture cards, to help children understand their feelings and how their behaviour impacts on others around them. Children respond immediately and quickly settle back into cooperative play with their friends. They quickly learn how to share toys and take turns. Children's emotional well- being is supported very well. The childminder promotes children's health effectively. She helps children to learn about appropriate hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands after touching the dog and before eating. Children benefit from time outside in the fresh air. They develop their physical skills as they explore the toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

From a young age, children develop the necessary skills for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children make good progress from their starting points and are active learners. They show curiosity and motivation in their play as they learn and develop. Children enjoy story time with the childminder and look at books by themselves. They count various objects and confidently recognise some letters and numbers. Children show good levels of independence, such as selecting toys of their choice and feeding themselves at lunch time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487290 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1007695 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 4 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Forest Town, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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