Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 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 are well-behaved and understand the daily routines and boundaries. The childminder uses a variety of age-appropriate strategies to support their understanding. She calmly and clearly explains the expectations of good behaviour.  The childminder has created a welcoming, clean and stimulating environment. She has organised her setting well, providing a wide range of resources and activities that children can freely access. Children are given lots of opportunities to make choices and are encouraged to be independent.  The childminder knows the children well and is skilled in following their interests in her teaching. Children are continually absorbed in purposeful play and make good progress in their learning.  Children develop good communication and language skills and are confident in expressing their needs and ideas.  The childminder provides a safe environment for the children in her care. Regular risk

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This provision is good

assessments and comprehensive policies underpin the smooth running of her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about children's developmental starting points to help her plan insightfully for their learning from the beginning.  The childminder has not fully considered how her professional development can be more precisely focused to raise the quality of her teaching to consistently outstanding.

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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

 work closely with parents when their child first starts to gather more detailed information about their child's learning and development, and use this to inform planning from the outset  strengthen professional development to further enhance knowledge and skills that will raise the quality of teaching to an even higher 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 looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, and of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is proactive about keeping her knowledge of child protection current by completing regular online training and through discussions with other professionals. She has a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. This includes recognising the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk from extreme behaviour. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate and manages accidents effectively. The childminder has a comprehensive overview of the educational programmes to ensure all children make good progress. She is self-reflective and has clear plans in place to continue to improve the provision for the children. She takes account of parents' views to help shape her service. Effective partnerships with the local school help to support children's move on to school and continuity of their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good and some practice is outstanding. The childminder provides the children with a well-balanced mix of adult-directed and child- initiated learning. She allows children time to be fully involved in their play. Routines are flexible and do not disturb children's involvement in their play and learning. The childminder encourages children's high level of engagement in their play and promotes their brain development. She skilfully teaches mathematics in a meaningful way. For example, when older children discuss what time they will be leaving the house, the childminder refers to the clock and supports their emerging understanding of time and number. Children are starting to use some language associated with time. The childminder shares children's learning and achievements regularly with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form close attachments to the kind and caring childminder. She observes and supervises children effectively, offering reassurance when needed. The childminder offers frequent, precise praise and positive reinforcement for children's efforts and achievements. She effectively nurtures children's well-being and sense of self-esteem. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to be active. They enjoy accessing the outdoor area at the local school, playing in the childminder's garden, walks in the village and visits to the local farm. She provides them with healthy and nutritious meals. This supports their emerging understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning many skills that will help them to be ready for school. They learn to socialise with other children and adults through a variety of outings in the local community. Children are developing a keen interest in books and enjoy singing favourite songs. They are learning to play cooperatively, share and take turns. Young children use their imagination to recreate familiar experiences, such as shopping and feeding babies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493125 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1026213 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Nottingham. She operates during term time from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday.

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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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