Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2017 19 June 2014

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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 form very strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant and respond very positively to their warm and caring interaction. Children's emotional well- being is very well promoted.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced and uses her knowledge and skills effectively to support children's good progress in their learning and development. Her observation and assessment of children's learning are precise. The childminder plans exciting and fun-filled activities to support children's individual next steps in their learning and effectively builds on their interests.  The childminder has well-established partnerships with parents. She gathers and shares information with them. The childminder actively encourages parents to be involved in their child's learning and care.  Children's health is promoted well. They have lots of opportunities to play outside in the garden and go on woodland walks. The childminder provides healthy food and snacks

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This provision is good

and promotes good standards for children's self-care routines, such as handwashing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder and her assistant do not give children enough time to think and respond to the questions they ask.  The childminder does not always make the best use of the systems she uses to monitor and support her assistant’s professional development in order to continually improve the 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

 provide children with appropriate time to answer questions and develop their thinking skills  explore ways to continually monitor and support the assistant’s professional development to raise the quality of teaching and the outcomes for children 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 held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the evidence of the suitability of those living and working on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding and knowledge of their roles and responsibilities to protect children. They have completed recent safeguarding training to ensure they are up to date with current guidance and procedures. They supervise children closely and deploy themselves effectively to ensure children are safe and their personal needs met. The childminder uses self-evaluation well. She gathers information from her assistant, parents and children to identify any areas for improvement. The childminder and assistant also reflect on the day. They assess what children have enjoyed playing with and how well they make progress in their learning and development. The childminder accurately monitors children's progress. She quickly takes action to close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant are enthusiastic in their teaching. There is a good balance of child-led play and planned purposeful learning experiences. The childminder creates an exciting environment where children want to explore and investigate. Children eagerly listen to a story about a bear and use the props provided by the childminder to follow the journey in the story. The childminder extends their learning outside. She encourages children to find toy bears and explore the different textures around the garden. Children excitedly recall and role play the journey again. The childminder is a very good role model. She helps children to count the bears they find and enhances their language skills when she encourages them to talk about what they can feel when they touch and explore textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settle extremely well in the childminder's care. Their behaviour is good. The childminder and assistant consistently work together to help children learn about what is expected of them. They praise children for their achievements and minor disputes are settled very quickly and calmly. Children share toys and take turns and quickly learn to play cooperatively. Parents comment on how happy they are with the care and education their children receive. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to develop their independence from an early age. For example, they encourage children to feed themselves and put on their own clothing ready for outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress from their starting points. From a young age children develop the necessary skills for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children are inquisitive and have a positive attitude to their learning. They confidently make choices in their own play and eagerly try new challenges. Children are engaged in their play and concentrate for long periods of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421166 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1102290 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Forest Town, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds early years professional status and works with an assistant.

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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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