Childminder in Nottingham

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 25 September 2014

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder completes regular observations as children play. She uses information gained from these to assist her in tailoring her planning to focus on what children need to learn next to support their good progress. n Children are settled and happy. They develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder and enjoy her cuddles, praise and reassurance. The childminder is sensitive to their individual personalities, interests and capabilities, which enables her to meet their different needs successfully. n Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she

p.1

This provision is good

provides. n The childminder does not collect detailed information from parents about children's prior knowledge and abilities on entry. n The childminder's use of music and the television distracts children and hinders their concentration and listening skills. n The childminder does not focus her professional development sufficiently on enhancing the quality of her teaching to raise learning outcomes to the highest possible level.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n find further ways of gathering more information from parents about what their child knows and can do when they first start n provide support for the development of children's concentration and listening skills n strengthen the ongoing programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and the learning outcomes for children to the highest possible level.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can describe the types and signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows whom to contact for further advice if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a safe, stimulating, well-organised and homely environment. She understands how children learn through play. The childminder makes good use of a local toy library to borrow toys she feels will support children's learning. For example, she has baby walkers on loan as she has identified a young child's developing mobility. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder promotes their communication and language skills by modelling language. For example, young children have opportunities to share stories with the childminder. The childminder uses enjoyable and effective teaching strategies to capture children's interests and extend their play and ideas. She promotes children's physical skills and encourages them to explore and investigate. For example, children experiment

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

with sounds as they use beaters to make sounds on a xylophone. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully helps children to form secure emotional attachments. She knows children well and responds to their every need. For example, she readily recognises when children become tired and provides a calm and relaxing environment to help soothe them off to sleep. The childminder provides a whole host of opportunities that helps to promote children's good health. For example, she engages children in enjoyable walks in the local community. Young children cooperate well with care-giving experiences, such nappy changing. The childminder offers praise and encouragement to children, which help to support their confidence and sense of self-esteem.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Young children develop good levels of independence. For example, they freely access the available resources and consistently follow their own interests. Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with the childminder, and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at toddler groups. Children are developing the skills required for the next stage in their development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY424305 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10083420 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bilborough, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

Registers

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5