Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2017 9 September 2016

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to address the issues raised. She has now completed the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. She has started to use self-evaluation to improve her practice.  The childminder displays a calm and caring nature. Her warm and friendly approach helps children to feel settled and secure, and they enjoy their time in her care.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model for children and encourages them to care about others, to share and to take turns. They also use their manners very well.  The childminder takes children on outings and introduces them to the local community. This helps them to learn about similarities and differences in their immediate environment and in the wider world.  The childminder organises the environment successfully to create a welcoming and stimulating space in which to learn. Child move freely between the different play areas

p.1

This provision is good

to enjoy a broad and balanced range of learning activities.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has only just started a new system of using the information gained from her assessments to prioritise when planning for children's next steps in learning. This system is not yet fully embedded to ensure children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share detailed information about children's ongoing learning at home to support her to plan sharply focused activities.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the use of information from assessments to prioritise and plan for children's next steps in learning  provide parents with opportunities to share more detailed information about children's learning at home and use this information to plan activities and experiences to help children make even better progress.

p.2

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.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to respond to any concerns she has about children's welfare. She has good knowledge of safeguarding and follows robust procedures to keep children safe from harm. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection and early years practice up to date, including through training and regular contact with her childminding community. The childminder shares information about children's learning and care needs with parents and other settings that children attend to help provide effective continuity in children's development. She has started to monitor children's learning. This helps her to recognise and address any gaps in their learning and development. Parents speak very positively about the childminder and her practice.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and supports their play and learning effectively. She is well qualified and skilled at playing alongside the children and extending their learning. The childminder plans activities to meet children's learning needs. She asks thought-provoking questions that challenge children's thinking. This evolves well into a conversation about what the children have been doing during the holidays. Children talk about their recent trip to the seaside, and what they did at the community allotment. Older children show patience as they play a game with the younger children. Children are eager to read books and practise writing their name. They demonstrate that they are proud of their mark making as they are praised for their work and concentration. This helps to develop their early literacy skills. Partnerships with parents are strong.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder risk assesses all areas of her premises to help maintain children's safety. In addition, she teaches children about the importance of road safety to help them stay safe when on outings. Children have many opportunities to visit local groups and places of interest in the local area. This helps to extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the community. Children make full use of the garden and regularly visit nearby parks with plenty of space for energetic play. This helps to contribute to developing their physical skills. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals that are all freshly prepared by the childminder. Children engage in good hygiene practices. For instance, they learn to wash and dry their hands independently.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They learn a good range of skills that prepares them for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school. Children are sociable, inquisitive and resilient. They enjoy looking at photographs of themselves at play and develop a firm sense of belonging. Children demonstrate good social skills. They develop increasing independence with their personal care. For instance, they confidently feed themselves and help themselves to a drink when they are thirsty.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 254744 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1107507 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2016

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Clifton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5