Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2017 22 January 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 a welcoming, well-organised home environment. Children can easily choose from a variety of resources and materials to develop their play ideas successfully.  The childminder effectively meets children's care and learning needs. She is responsive to children, interacts with them well and extends their learning.  The childminder provides a calm environment and children feel safe and secure in her company. Children have built close attachments to the childminder. They are happy and confident.  Children learn to behave well. The childminder clearly communicates behavioural expectations to children. She uses consistent praise and encouragement to help increase their confidence and motivation to learn.  The childminder minimises potential risks within her home and garden and ensures her home is secure so that children are kept safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about their children's prior development to support her in identifying children's starting points and to help her to plan more accurately for their learning from the outset.  The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on further enhancing her teaching practice to help consistently promote the best outcomes for children.

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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

 extend the information gathered from parents to include children's prior knowledge and skills when they start at the setting, to help plan for their next steps in learning  implement a more focused plan for professional development to help improve practice further and raise the quality of learning experiences for all children to the best possible 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure awareness of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. She understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk and is fully aware of her responsibilities to report any concerns. Thorough risk assessments and ongoing reviews result in active steps being taken by the childminder to minimise hazards to children. Self-evaluation is effective and parents' and children's views are sought. The childminder has made progress since her last inspection and addressed the recommendation made. Children now have a variety of outdoor experiences throughout the year. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's development, which she monitors well to ensure they are making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to settle into thoughtful routines that support the development of their self-confidence and independence well. Children benefit from the childminder's good teaching skills. The childminder knows where each child is in relation to their learning and she plans activities that children are interested in and which provide suitable challenges. For example, when playing a matching game, the childminder encourages children to talk about the individual items. This helps to build on their communication and language skills. Children learn new colours, such as turquoise. They concentrate well on activities that interest them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn the new skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school. The childminder helps children to learn how to interact with others, developing their confidence and having a positive impact on their ability to make friendships. She teaches children about different cultures and festivals from around the world, helping them to respect and tolerate differences. The childminder liaises effectively with parents to ensure that children's dietary needs are well met. Some parents choose to provide their own food for their children and the childminder provides healthy meals for the others. Children are successfully helped to develop their understanding of safe and healthy play. For example, they learn to cross the road carefully on their regular walks and on visits to feed the animals in the farm park. Children are helped to wash their hands appropriately, ensuring that they learn suitable hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their individual starting points because the ongoing planning of activities builds on what they already know. They benefit from the positive interactions, encouragement and support that they receive from the childminder. Children develop good independence skills. They have a good sense of humour and tease the childminder about what day of the week it is. In imaginary play, children take on roles as they pretend to cook meals in the play kitchen. Through their role play, they begin to make sense of what they see and experience in the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403327 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1094144 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 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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