Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 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 monitors children's progress well overall. She observes children as they play and assesses their progress across all areas of learning. She uses her knowledge of what children can do to plan the next steps in their learning and help them progress well.  The well-qualified childminder recognises the importance of children learning through play. She provides a homely and stimulating environment where children can play with a range of resources that meets their interests and supports their development.  The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children. Children behave well and are well mannered. They are caring towards others and happily share toys and resources.  The childminder provides support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works together with parents and other professionals to provide tailored support that leads to improved outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works effectively with other early years providers. She shares information regarding children's learning and development to support continuity of care and complement children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully use self-evaluation to consider the views of parents or how to improve her practice, to raise the quality of provision to a higher level.  The childminder does not gather precise information about what children already know and can do to identify accurate starting points 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

 use self-evaluation more effectively, including the views of parents, to identify highly focused targets for improvement, to help achieve even better outcomes for children  gather precise information when children first start attending so that their prior achievements can be considered fully when assessing their starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. Ongoing risk assessments ensure that any risks to children are removed or minimised. The childminder has updated her child protection knowledge. She has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to act and who to contact should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. They say that they would happily recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to lead their own play. Children use their imaginations well as they play with small-world toys, dolls and telephones, to recreate experiences they are familiar with. The childminder uses her interactions with them to extend their vocabulary. She introduces new words, such as stethoscope, syringe and thermometer as children act out the role of a doctor. Toddlers show great delight as they join in with their favourite songs and confidently join in with the words and actions. Stories are brought to life with the childminder's expressive reading. Young children join in with different animal noises as they excitedly point to the pictures in the book. The childminder adapts her teaching to extend all children's interests and capabilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established good settling-in procedures for when children first start. Children are confident, happy and have formed close attachments with her. The childminder serves children a range of healthy and nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks that meet their individual dietary needs. Children learn the importance of being active and leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder promotes daily opportunities for children to participate in physical exercise. Children enjoy taking the childminder's dog on walks and going on trips to the local park. The childminder makes very good use of outings to broaden children's experiences and to help them to develop an awareness of the local community and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop a good range of skills which prepares them well for their eventual move on to school. They are active and independent learners who have an eager disposition towards learning. Children develop their early writing skills and eagerly make marks with paints and pencils. They count and match as they play and talk about size. Toddlers are beginning to use simple words to express their needs and wants. Children learn early technology skills. They skilfully operate equipment by pushing buttons and finding out how things work. Older children learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become independent. Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491749 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1033705 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 West Bridgford, Nottingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except on Bank holidays and during family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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