Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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

 Children play with a wide range of resources that suits their interests and abilities. They access these independently and move around the childminder's home with confidence, helping them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She has established effective daily routines and exchanges all aspects of children's daily care with parents to promote good continuity of care.  The childminder obtains an excellent range of information from parents about children when they first start attending. This helps to ensure continuity in children's emotional and physical well-being and promotes good progress in their learning from the outset.  The childminder observes children at play, helping her to identify what they already know and can do. She then tailors her teaching to help children develop and practise new skills, contributing to good outcomes for them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children's developing speaking skills. For example, sometimes, she does not model language well enough for children to rapidly learn new words, understand the correct use of grammar and how to pronounce words correctly.  The childminder has not yet used a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 enhance teaching skills that help children to rapidly learn new words, understand the correct use of grammar and how to pronounce words correctly  develop an ongoing programme of professional development to further raise the quality of teaching and the learning outcomes for children.

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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 has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. Risk assessments are regularly carried out and used to help the childminder to identify and minimise any hazards. Policies and procedures are implemented effectively. These underpin the childminder's practice and help to ensure children's well-being, safety and welfare. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and responds positively to any suggestions they make. She evaluates her practice regularly to ensure improvements are appropriately identified and addressed. Overall, the childminder has a clear knowledge of the current gaps in her practice and strives to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and skilfully follows their interests. She gives them plenty of time to carry out their own play ideas. This helps children to develop confidence and creativity in their play and learning. Babies enjoy a range of sensory experiences that encourages them to explore and investigate. They develop their large-muscle skills as they become increasingly mobile. The childminder follows children's lead as they play. Children make pretend cups of tea in the role-play area and re-enact life experiences. They play with dolls and invent their own games, helping to promote their imaginations. The childminder accurately assesses children's skills and checks their progress against the typical levels of development expected for their age. Parents are well informed about events during the day and how they can build on children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children's good behaviour. She is highly in tune with the subtle changes in children's behaviour and swiftly responds to their changing moods to quickly meet their needs. Children enjoy the nutritious snacks and meals that the childminder provides for them and they begin to learn about food that is good for them. They enjoy fresh air and exercise daily to help support their physical health and well- being. They go on regular trips in the local area and visit community groups that help them learn how to mix with other children. The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle in. She gets to know children in her care well and is highly responsive to their individual needs. This has a positive effect on children's emotional well- being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confidently working within the stages of development typically expected for their age. They are developing respect for others and gaining the ability to manage their feelings and behaviour. They begin to solve simple problems, make links in their learning and start to think of their own ideas. They develop good physical and literacy skills. They enthusiastically join in action rhymes and enjoy listening to their favourite stories. All children are well prepared for their future learning and the eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487713 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1012461 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Mapperley, Nottinghamshire. She operates term time from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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