Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 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 are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder completes daily checks to identify any potential hazards and minimise risks to children's health and well-being.  The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She uses a wide range of effective teaching techniques. She interacts well with children and ensures that they are happy and stimulated. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has developed a good relationship with local schools. They work together effectively to ensure a consistent approach to supporting children's learning.  The childminder's home is welcoming. She provides children with a wide range of interesting resources and activities inside and outdoors. Children are motivated to listen, talk, play, explore and learn.  Children enjoy regular outings in the local community and benefit from attending

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This provision is good

childminding groups. These experiences are used to extend children's confidence and social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the very best use of her good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share what they know about their child's learning at home.

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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

 strengthen ways to engage parents in sharing information about their children's experiences and achievements at home and gain a broader picture of their 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age 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 understands her responsibility to protect children and is aware of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is committed to building on her knowledge and skills. She keeps up to date with changes in early years education and takes advantage of training opportunities. The childminder has strong working relationships with other childminders and liaises with them regularly, exchanging ideas and sharing best practice. The childminder evaluates her service and takes into account the views of parents and children when making any changes. This helps her to continually improve her provision and the service that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting activities that engage children and builds on their previous learning. Stories are brought to life with the childminder's expressive reading and young children join in with different animal noises as they excitedly point to the pictures in the book. Children solve problems and develop strong critical-thinking skills, for instance, as they fill and empty buckets, transporting balls from one area of the garden to another. The childminder provides an ongoing commentary for their play and introduces new vocabulary. She adapts her teaching to offer children challenges that match their interests and capabilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. Her reassuring manner helps children to settle quickly into her care and they form strong bonds with her. Children are happy, confident and develop a strong sense of belonging. Care routines are carefully planned and are highly individualised to meet the needs of each child. For example, sleep routines carefully match home routines. Children have many opportunities to develop good physical skills and enjoy fresh air as they play in the garden and go on outings to the local park. Good hygiene practices are observed during the day and children develop an understanding of routine activities, such as washing their hands before eating meals. Children enjoy home cooked, nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, enthusiastic learners and their achievements are well within or above the expected levels for their ages. Children demonstrate a natural curiosity and are eager to learn. They concentrate well and persevere as they develop new skills. Children are gaining independence in their self-care and are confident in their choice of activities. They freely select toys that capture their imagination. Children show a keen interest in stories, numbers, colours and rhymes from an early stage. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490730 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1016356 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 2

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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 Carlton, Nottingham. The childminding service operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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