Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2018 10 July 2014

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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 clearly demonstrates her passion and enthusiasm for her role. Parents are extremely happy with the childminder's care, commitment and quality of service.  The childminder forms strong relationships with children. They settle well and are happy in the welcoming, friendly environment. Children of all ages enjoy each other's company.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is consistent in her approach and helps children to learn about expectations and boundaries. She shares her behavioural procedures with parents and children so that they are clear about her expectations.  The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from outdoor play and healthy meals. The childminder encourages children to follow effective hygiene practices and develop good self-care skills.  The childminder has a good relationship with other settings that children attend. She

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This provision is good

shares information and works with them to help ensure continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully use self-evaluation to seek the views of parents to help her drive continuous improvement.  The childminder does not make the best use of the assessment information she gathers to plan highly challenging activities that help children to make consistently high rates of 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

 involve parents in the evaluation of the provision to help identify further areas for development  use information gained from assessments to plan challenging activities that help children make the best possible progress.

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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 the 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments to help ensure that children are safe in her home and while on outings in the community. She undertakes regular fire drills. Children learn to evacuate her house calmly in an emergency. The childminder is alert for any signs that children may be at risk. She fully understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The well-qualified childminder completes regular training courses to ensure she understands the broader safeguarding issues that may affect children in her care. She is motivated and keen to take advantage of any further training to develop her knowledge of how to provide the very best learning experiences for children even further. This helps all children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children demonstrate good imaginative skills as they engage in small-world activities and role play. They eagerly play with toy dolls. Pretending to feed them, rock them and put them to bed. The childminder talks to the children and offers commentary on what they are doing. She listens and responds well to children and repeats words sensitively for children to hear the correct pronunciation. Young children are rapidly learning new vocabulary. The childminder plays alongside children at their level. She maintains eye contact and changes the tone of her voice as she interacts with children. The childminder knows when to join in and extend children's learning and when to give them time to explore independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to follow children's individual routines. She knows about the children's preferences and meets their individual care needs well. Children who are settling in are given the time and reassurance they need and quickly settle. Parents comment that their children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of their local community and the natural world. Children enjoy regular trips to shops, parks, nature reserves and garden centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore the childminder's home and select resources to support their interests and promote their independence. They know how to manage small risks that are appropriate for their age. They eagerly help the childminder to tidy away toys that they could trip over. Children develop good-social skills and learn to respect and value each other's differences and similarities. Children are motivated to learn. From a young age, children persevere and show determination to achieve. Children demonstrate a keen interest in books. They acquire early literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder prepares them well for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391112 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1104934 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Forest Town, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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