Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 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

 The childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities for children which supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning at home.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  Children behave well and they are proactive in helping the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not make full use of the outdoor area, particularly to enhance learning opportunities for those children who prefer learning outside.  The childminder does not take account of the views of all children when deciding what could be improved at the setting.

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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

 make full use of the outdoor area to provide learning opportunities for all children but particularly for those children who prefer learning outside  provide more opportunities for children to develop and express their own ideas and suggestions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed indoor activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records, risk assessments and the childminder's planning and policy documents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and their parents. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve are developing. The childminder regularly seeks the views of children and parents but does not always use these to full effect in her planning. The childminder keeps a close check on how well children are making progress in their learning and shares this with parents. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children at home, at the childminder's home and at nursery. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good-quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that helps them to develop independence. Young children are excited to make masks and create pictures. The childminder is nearby to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their language skills. The childminder introduces counting and recognising numbers in children's play. For example, children count features on their faces as they create masks. Regular exchange of information about children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments ensure children's learning is supported at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good self-confidence. They are well behaved and cooperative because the childminder is a good role model and treats them with great respect. She uses plenty of praise when they accomplish a difficult task. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. Children eat well and enjoy varied home-cooked food which the childminder prepares. The childminder provides children with a familiar, well-structured routine and supports children effectively to develop their self-care skills. Children develop a good understanding of their own safety. The childminder makes sure they know her expectations during school runs and outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. Younger children enjoy using their senses to explore. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and have a willingness to learn. Children communicate their wants and needs confidently. They develop good relationships. Children are developing typically for their age and make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490978 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1021655 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Clifton, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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