Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2017 22 May 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

 Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder has good systems in place to share and exchange information with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's achievements. The childminder shares ideas with parents about how to support and continue their child's learning at home.  Children have a good, warm and secure relationship with the childminder. They settle well into their play and enjoy the company of the childminder.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She plans activities, building on what the children are interested in and to support the next steps in their learning. Consequently, children show good levels of concentration and enjoyment in their play and learning.  Children benefit from a stimulating environment. The childminder provides a wide range of resources and toys that help to motivate children in their play.

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from regular outings in the local environment. They enjoy time socialising with children of a similar age. Children also develop an understanding of their local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the very best use of her systems for tracking to make precise assessments of children's development to help them make even better progress.  Professional development is not yet highly focused on improving teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 establish a rigorous and more precise system for tracking children's learning and development in order to help them build further on what they already know and can do, so that they make rapid progress  enhance systems for professional development and focus more rigorously on raising the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions with some of them and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge updated with current changes to government guidance and local safeguarding procedures. She ensures her assistant is also familiar with them. The childminder has secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. She also knows the procedures she must follow should an allegation be made against her or her assistant. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments in her home, garden and when on outings to ensure children play safely. The childminder gathers views from parents about her service and uses this information to make improvements. Furthermore, she works flexibly to accommodate parents' changing working patterns. The childminder monitors the assistant's suitability and understanding of their role and responsibilities, to ensure they are suitable to work with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder supports children's learning well. She makes sure that children have interesting opportunities and experiences to help them make good progress in their learning and development. For example, children show an interest in play dough. The childminder helps children to develop their small muscle skills. She adds thin sticks to challenge children in their pincer grasp to support their dexterity in readiness for early writing. Children become deeply involved in their play, show curiosity and keep trying. Children demonstrate very good concentration skills for their age. The childminder extends children's learning. She helps them to count the sticks and name the correct colours of the play dough. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She provides children with time to think and respond to her questions and repeats words to help younger children pronounce them correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She quickly helps children learn what is expected of them. The childminder praises children on their achievements and good behaviour. As a result, children's sense of self-esteem and confidence is good, and they behave well. Furthermore, the childminder has a strong focus on helping children learn to share toys and take turns. Children's good health is supported well. The childminder provides balanced meals, ensures children spend time outside in the fresh air and teaches them about good personal hygiene routines. Children show good levels of independence for their age. They select toys of their choice and express their likes and dislikes confidently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning and their eventual move on to school. Children develop their literacy skills. They count during everyday routines and activities, supporting their mathematical development. Children develop the skills that they need to be independent learners. They drink from their own water bottles and put on their own shoes. They are well-motivated and are active learners in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330423 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1092632 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Babworth, near Retford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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