Luan Lane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 6 November 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 The childminder provides a welcoming, enriching and inclusive environment for children to play and learn in. She has a good understanding of children's development and plans effectively to meet their next steps in learning. As a result, children are making good progress.  The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development very well. Children are confident individuals, who are interested in their activities and eager to take part. This prepares them well for their future learning.  The childminder interacts skilfully with children and promotes their learning as they play.  The childminder ensures that children develop a good understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene and a healthy diet.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills by attending training courses. She uses her increasing knowledge to review her practices effectively to make

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This provision is good

improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is no cosy space to encourage children to look at books on their own.  Children have less opportunities to enhance their own imaginations through role-play experiences that they initiate for themselves.

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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

 review the organisation of the environment to increase the opportunities for children to sit in comfort and look at books independently  increase opportunities for children to make up and act out their own imaginary play games both in and outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities outside and the interaction and learning between the childminder and children.  The inspector talked with the childminder throughout the inspection and toured the premises.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, including about a specific activity she planned.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans very well for children's learning. She ensures that she has an effective knowledge of the children's backgrounds and interests. Her broad range of activities supports children to actively engage in their play. The childminder uses her purposeful interaction skills to extend how children learn. She is proactive in helping children to broaden their language and communication skills. This is because she is effective in her use of questions, descriptions, and opportunities for children to recall and give their ideas. Children thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. They explore the properties of dry and wet sand together, as they make animal moulds. The children benefit from opportunities to learn about taking turns. There are less resources and activities however, to extend role play so that children can independently increase their imaginary experiences. Children enjoy listening to stories when they visit the local library. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder uses story sacks to promote children's emerging literacy skills. However, they do not always have a quiet space to look at books of their choice at the childminder's home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe. Children demonstrate they feel secure as they explore the environment confidently. All children play contently in the childminder's care, snuggling near her. This shows that the childminder is important to them and they feel safe with her. The childminder maintains children's health and well-being effectively, meeting their individual dietary needs with fresh and healthy snacks. The childminder celebrates children's self-help skills when they wash their hands and see to their own toileting needs. Children learn about the benefits of exercise through regular discussions and daily routines. They enjoy fresh air and develop their physical skills, by walking to and from local parks and visiting farms to feed the animals. Children behave well as the childminder gives each child a good amount of attention, effective praise and encouragement. This successfully develops the children's self-esteem and confidence.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She safeguards children well by implementing her robust policies and procedures, and by reviewing her risk assessments to keep children safe and promote their well-being. The childminder is confident in her awareness of child protection. She understands her responsibilities and the steps to take if she has a concern about a child. She has attended relevant first-aid training to promote her confidence of what to do in times of a medical emergency. The childminder has a positive partnership with parents. She thoroughly promotes how parents are involved in their children's learning. This good practice enhances continuity in their children's development. The childminder has reflected on her practice well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367876 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 857864 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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

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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