Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 22 October 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 plans meaningful experiences that interest and motivate children to learn. Children are highly engaged and make good progress in readiness for school.  Children develop secure bonds with the childminder. She is friendly, caring and responsive to their individual personal needs.  The well-qualified childminder is dedicated to working with parents to enhance children's experiences. Parents commend the high quality of care and support for children's learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder makes good use of the local environment to provide varied experiences that enhance children's learning and enjoyment. For example, they enjoy opportunities to be physically active at soft-play centres, parks and woodlands.  The childminder uses age-appropriate strategies to manage behaviour and gently reminds children about her expectations. She is a positive role model. Children learn to

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This provision is good

share, take turns and be kind to one another. They behave very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her practice, there are times when she does not use this to target more specific areas for professional development or review the impact of this on children's learning.  At times, the childminder's observations and planning are not as precise as possible to help her to support children as well as she can so they make even further 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

 extend self-evaluation further to target specific professional development and review the impact this has on children's learning  make best use of observations to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning even more precisely to help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the setting, and carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's information, development and attendance records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She continually assesses risks in her home and on outings. The childminder is experienced in childcare and has a good understanding of child development. She is conscientious about keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. The childminder works closely with other early years professionals. This benefits children because they receive a consistent approach to their care, teaching and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy imaginative play. They have fun pretending to make tea for the dolls using real loose leaf tea. Children are able to act out different roles very well. They show their emerging leadership skills as they lead and direct others in their play. Children concentrate well and persevere with their self-chosen activities. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For instance, they securely count objects as they play. The childminder teaches children good mathematical language, such as bigger and smaller. She supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder questions children effectively and gives them time to think and respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the childminder's home and grow in confidence in the nurturing, homely environment. The childminder meets children's health needs well. For example, she talks to the children about healthy food and drinks, and they understand the need to wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder knows children well. They actively seek her attention and relish her involvement in their play. She is respectful of their preferences and abilities, which successfully promotes their sense of self and well-being. The childminder teaches children how to behave in safe ways. For instance, she discusses road safety with them and they take part in regular fire drills so that they know how to respond in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school. Older children participate in activities with interest and enthusiasm, and show pride in their achievements. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to do things for themselves, such as putting on their clothing for school independently. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They problem solve as they attempt to master new skills. For example, young children work out how to do up buttons on dolls' clothes. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder records children's achievements to help her identify progress and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321432 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1104451 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 5pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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