Childminder, Out-of school day care in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 committed to continually developing her practice. She evaluates her provision regularly and identifies clear strengths and areas for improvement to provide good outcomes for children.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and other children. They are happy and have a positive sense of belonging. The childminder knows the children, their families and their specific needs well.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with the parents to meet each child's care and learning needs through a supportive and consistent approach.  The childminder plans activities to build on children's abilities and interests. She tracks children's achievements closely to plan for what they need to learn next. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder teaches children about acceptable behaviour and actively encourages them to be tolerant and kind to each other. They share, take turns and play together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not recognise opportunities that arise to extend children's mathematical ideas and language.  At times, the childminder is overly directive with young children during creative play activities, which lessens the opportunities for them to further express their imagination.

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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 the most of opportunities to continually help children develop their early interest in mathematical language and concepts to the highest levels  increase the opportunities for young children to develop and express their individual creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminding premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed with the childminder the children's progress and how she plans to meet their learning needs.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she has improved her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of this area up to date. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow to safeguard children's welfare and has a secure understanding of how to recognise when a child is at risk and what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder evaluates the service she provides. She involves parents in this process to identify areas she can improve further. The childminder continues to update her professional knowledge. For instance, she uses the support of other childminders to engage in professional discussion and share good practice. Partnerships with other providers are effective. The childminder works well with other professionals, sharing appropriate information to meet children's specific needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands that children learn through play. She provides a wide range of opportunities to help promote children's learning. The childminder interacts well with the children. She fosters communication and language skills well. She provides a running commentary for younger children to help their speaking skills and asks questions for older children to help encourage them to think. The childminder encourages children to learn about technology. Children enjoy discovering how electronic toys work and why things happen. The childminder promotes early literacy skills well. She encourages children to write their name and provides opportunities for them to look at books and listen to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings and well settled. The childminder supports children well to learn about the importance of safety and healthy lifestyles, such as managing risks and eating nutritious food. Children have plenty to drink, choose from healthy food options and have daily opportunities for outdoor play and exercise. The childminder makes good use of local amenities and uses these to help extend children's learning opportunities. For example, children attend toddler groups with her and mix with other children, which helps develop their social skills. The childminder is a good role model and helps children gain a positive awareness of people's differences. She ensures an inclusive environment where all children succeed.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. They listen, concentrate and have a positive attitude to their learning. Children have good self-care skills, such as washing their hands and putting their coats on. All children develop good physical skills. They run, jump, climb and balance as they use equipment well in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497164 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1037466 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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