Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 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

 Children form secure emotional attachments to the childminder and her assistants. They openly show their affection towards the adults.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is given good regard. Children quickly learn to take turns and share toys. From a young age, they learn what is expected of them. Minor disputes are managed calmly and consistently by the childminder and her assistants.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the childcare provided. They comment about how effective communication is and how well their children are progressing in their development.  The childminder and her assistants track children's progress closely. They use their observations of children well to plan activities to help narrow any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder and her assistants work well together and effectively promote children's safety. For example, they deploy themselves effectively to ensure that

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This provision is good

children are closely supervised and their needs met quickly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully support her assistants' professional development, to further improve outcomes for children.  During adult-led activities, such as baking, the childminder does not always ensure all children are highly engaged and challenged as far as possible in their learning.

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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

 explore ways to further support assistants' professional development, to raise the quality of teaching and the outcomes for children to an outstanding level  plan adult-led activities even more effectively so that all children are highly engaged and their learning is challenged as far as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistants and children during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of suitability of those living and working on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder and her assistants.  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 has attended child protection training, and has a good understanding of her role to ensure that children are protected from harm. The childminder and her assistants know the procedures they must follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder makes sure children are safe. Risk assessments are completed for all areas that children play, to make sure these are safe and secure. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She talks to parents and works with her assistants to identify areas for improvement. The childminder establishes effective partnership working with other settings that children attend. She ensures children are provided with consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn through play. They gather important information from parents about what children already know and can do. Activities are planned using this information along with observations of children's achievements. They successfully build on children's interests and enjoyment. The childminder and her assistants create a stimulating environment for children, who wish to 'have a go' and explore the activities. Children's communication and language development is well supported. For example, the childminder talks to the children about toy farm animals. She uses her teaching skills effectively to help children pronounce the names of the animals correctly and the sounds they make. Furthermore, children's range of vocabulary is extended. They enjoy singing time and know a wide variety of songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistants. Children's personal routines are fully supported. For example, parents' wishes about their babies' sleep time are fully respected and babies settle quickly to sleep. Children enjoy and benefit from outside play. They develop their large muscle skills well. They collect leaves and seeds around the garden, sit on push-along toys and ride tricycles. The childminder and her assistants help children to understand the importance of healthy eating. They talk to the children about food that helps them to grow. Children are learning to share toys and take turns. Older children show care and consideration to babies. For example, they provide babies with toys to play with.

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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 active and independent learners. They are well motivated in their play. Children develop their mathematical and literacy skills. They count during baking activities and make marks on different surfaces using chalks. Babies enjoy exploring their environment and pressing buttons on toys to make sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491070 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1026061 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 18 Number of children on roll 22

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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 New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3 and, at times, works with assistants.

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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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