Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 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 is experienced and knowledgeable. She is passionate about providing excellent quality childcare for children and their families. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They say she is reliable, flexible and helpful.  The environment is organised well for children. There is a wide range of toys and resources available and children chose happily from the activities provided. Children have easy access to a well-resourced outdoor area and they enjoy reading books together in a designated cosy area.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She shares ideas and information that parents can use at home to further support their children's development. Parents enjoy regular opportunities to look at children's learning records and development.  Children feel happy and settled in the childminder's care. She has a kind and caring manner and children respond well to her. The childminder often only cares for small

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This provision is good

groups of children meaning that children benefit from plenty of individual attention.  Children benefit from regular trips to a local toddler group. They make friends with other children. This supports their social and emotional development and helps them to prepare for their eventual move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes regular assessments of children's development, she does not always use this information effectively to identify precisely what children need to learn next to help them to make rapid progress.

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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

 enhance the use of information gathered from assessments and plan precise next steps in learning that help children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector looked at documents, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the house.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and carefully reflects on her practice to ensure she is meeting all the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She talks regularly to other childminding colleagues and makes the most of support offered from her local authority. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She fully understands the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder carefully monitors children's development. She puts into place appropriate support for children who are not making expected progress in their learning. The childminder takes parent feedback seriously. She has recently reviewed her menus, increasing the range of fruit and vegetables offered, following parental feedback.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her pre-registration training to enhance her teaching skills. She carefully observes children's progress and uses this information to plan activities that children enjoy. Children enjoy completing a floor puzzle with the childminder. She encourages them to fit together the pieces in the right order. Children are delighted when they finally finish the puzzle and the childminder gives them plenty of praise and encouragement. The childminder extends children's learning by asking them to identify and name the different animal pictures on the puzzle. The childminder interacts very naturally with children. She sits on their level and joins in with their play. Children are encouraged to follow their own interests and the childminder builds on their imaginative skills. For example, the childminder and children enjoy pretending to prepare ice creams and desserts with pretend food. They pretend to be in an ice cream shop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works hard to build secure and trusting relationships with children. Even shy and quiet children gradually build up their confidence while they are with the childminder. Children behave well. The childminder gives children clear expectations and is consistent in her approach. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy meals and snacks and enjoy plenty of time outdoors. Children enjoy regular trips to the local park where they enjoy feeding the ducks and playing on large play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Children develop confidence in their speech and language skills. They separate happily from their parents and interact well with their friends and peers. Children learn all the skills needed for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492396 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1026497 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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