Stacey, Clair Amanda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are effectively safeguarded. This is because the childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concern about a child in her care.  The childminder plans activities in tune with children's interests and which supports their readiness for the next stage in their learning. Consequently, children are motivated to learn and make consistently good progress.  Children form good relationships with the childminder. As a result, children's individual needs are met and children display high levels of confidence in the childminder's home.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents and other providers who share the care of children. This supports continuity of care and learning to support children's all round development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always utilise every opportunity to enhance children's ability to develop their language and show what they are thinking and learning.  The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to support children during their transitional period when moving on to school. For example, by providing them with resources, such as photograph books to help them fully prepare for the move.

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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

 increase the use of teaching strategies, such as modelling thinking skills, to develop children's language and problem solving skills by encouraging them to think and talk about alternative ways of doing things  maximise the support offered to children during their transitional period when moving to school by providing supporting resources, such as photograph books.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities indoors.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all members of the household and looked at children's learning journal records, a range of other documentation and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day and through written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the children's individual needs and what they need to learn next. This is because she makes good use of her regular observations of the children's achievements to plan challenging and interesting experiences for the children. Good systems are in place with parents to ensure there is two-way communication about the children's learning and care. This results in a complete picture of the children's progress being obtained. In addition, parents are supported to extend their children's learning at home because they are fully informed of their children's next steps for learning. Teaching is good because the childminder has a very good understanding of child development. Children's creativity is promoted well because the childminder gives them the freedom to choose how to create their own artwork when painting pictures. The childminder extends children's language development because she comments on what

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who attend. This is good

they are doing and models new words to extend their vocabulary. She promotes their thinking skills because she asks open-ended questions. However, opportunities for children to explore their thinking and problem solve are not maximised. This is because the childminder does not always model self-talk and encourage children to talk through their reasoning when talking about alternative ways to do things.

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good

The childminder has created a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the children. This supports their well-being and motivation to learn. She clearly encourages children to develop their independent skills through everyday routines and activities. Her good partnership with the local school, generally, supports children to be emotionally ready for their move onto school. However, there are opportunities to enhance this. For example, by providing children with resources, such as photograph books of their new school to enable children to feel even more secure about their new classroom and teachers, and prompting discussion about their new school with the childminder, other children and their parents. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals that take account of their dietary needs. Physical skills and exploration are well promoted, as children have daily opportunities to play in the garden, walk in the area and visit local

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good

parks. This promotes their good health and well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. The good use of safety equipment and ongoing risks assessments ensures the environment is safe for children to explore. She successfully monitors the educational programmes to ensure that children make good progress. A robust evaluation process shows the childminder is clearly aware of the strengths of her practice and any areas to be developed. Regular training demonstrates her commitment to ensuring she improves her provision and outcomes for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458413 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 928157 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the village of Newton in Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 6.46am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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