Childminder 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 shows a professional approach to her work. She understands the early years foundation stage well and ensures that she meets the requirements at all times.  Children are warmly welcomed by the childminder. They build secure attachments with her and feel safe and happy in her care.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources, which are easily accessible. The large bright play area is set up well and comfortable for children.  Parents are pleased with the care that the childminder provides. They praise her communication and organisation skills. They feel that children are well looked after and safe when they are with the childminder.  Children develop appropriately while they are with the childminder. They make good progress and begin to be ready for their eventual move on to school and the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information collected from parents about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting is not used as effectively as possible to establish accurate starting points.  Although the childminder completes regular assessments of children's development, she does not always use this information effectively to identify precisely what they 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

 use information gathered from parents when children first join the setting more effectively to establish what children already know and can do  enhance the use of information gathered from assessments and consistently plan precise next steps in learning that help children to make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector had a tour of the rooms and resources used by the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she observes and assesses the children's progress.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written feedback.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living and working at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She strives to continually provide excellent quality care for children and their families. She takes on board regular feedback from parents to improve and develop. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare in her care. The childminder understands how to keep children safe while they are in her care. For example, the childminder transports older children to and from school each day. She ensures that her vehicle is fully insured and fit for purpose. Children use age-appropriate car seats and the childminder helps them to understand how to stay safe when getting in and out of the car. The childminder monitors children's progress. She clearly sees when children are not developing typically for their age. The childminder gives parents ideas to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She understands how children learn and develop. Activities and resources are age appropriate and interesting for children. For example, babies enjoy exploring a range of sensory toys and everyday items. The childminder talks and interacts well with children. She uses eye contact and gets down to children's level. Children respond well and clearly enjoy their time with her. Children are encouraged to follow their own interests and the childminder joins in with their play sensitively. The childminder supports babies emerging speech, she talks clearly with them and repeats back sounds and words that they use. Children enjoy singing songs and reading books while they are with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and well-resourced environment for children to enjoy. The home is safe and secure and appropriately set up for children. The childminder does not currently use her garden as she has identified that it is not safe for children because of a broken fence. However, children have daily access to a local park, which is just a short walk away. The childminder ensures that children are safe and secure when they go on outings and trips. She talks to children about how they can keep themselves safe by holding onto her hand or onto the handle of the pushchair. Children are well behaved. The childminder uses a range of strategies in partnership with parents to support children's positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop a range of skills which prepare them for their eventual move on to school. Babies form secure attachments with the childminder and with reassurance are happy to interact with other children and adults. They develop good physical skills. They sit and crawl confidently, exploring a range of toys with their hands and mouths. They babble and communicate using sounds and gestures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549057 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1133073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Nottinghamshire. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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