Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2017 6 October 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 feel at home in the childminder's large, bright and well-equipped home. He plans a wide range of activities for children to enjoy. They have regular opportunities to visit local toddler groups and soft-play centres to develop their physical and social skills successfully.  Children benefit from strong bonds with the childminder, which supports their emotional development well and helps them to feel secure.  The childminder uses local network groups to support and enhance the quality of his practice. He seeks feedback from other childminders, reflects and considers what he can do even better.  All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Children grow and develop in confidence while they are with the childminder.  Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided. They feel confident that their children are safe and that the childminder caters for their individual needs

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder assesses children's learning, he does not always use this information to secure the early intervention of other professionals to support children to make the best possible progress.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider the needs of babies and young children during activities to support and challenge their learning even more effectively.

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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 even better use of information from assessment to secure swift early interventions and the best possible support for children who need extra help to catch up with their peers  consider how to more effectively include the best possible learning opportunities within activities for babies and younger children.

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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 viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written testimonials.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working in the house.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular refresher courses to ensure that his safeguarding knowledge and understanding is up to date. He understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if he had concerns about a child. The childminder monitors children's attendance carefully and supervises children well to ensure that they are safe at all times. The childminder works very well with his co-childminder. They share information about children's learning to promote good outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children he cares for well. He completes regular assessments of their learning and development, which he shares with parents effectively. Older children sit together with the childminder while he is reading a book to them. He skilfully supports their communication and language skills by introducing new and challenging vocabulary, such as, 'marsupial'. The childminder follows children's interests well. Children engage in a construction activity with bricks. The childminder makes suggestions to the children to enhance their design. For example, he explains a way of incorporating a fence and a gate for the animals so that they do not escape. Children concentrate well and involve themselves in their play for long periods. The childminder is sensitive to this and only steps in when children need further support or guidance, supporting their learning well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently explore the childminder's home and access toys of their choice from different areas. Children behave well. They play cooperatively together and take turns with resources. Babies enjoy regular cuddles and affection from the childminder. Children have opportunities to plant and grow vegetables in the large outdoor area. The childminder encourages children to taste their crop as a way of supporting healthy lifestyles. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the garden, as well as regular trips into the local community. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. Older children are beginning to use one-handed tools and equipment with ease during activities, such as threading. The childminder provides children with a wide range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They gain skills that prepare them well for future learning and their eventual move to school. Children are beginning to apply their mathematical skills as they carefully count and sort objects as part of an activity. Children are well motivated to learn. They concentrate for long periods at their chosen activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394201 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1104966 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Nottingham. He operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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