Heath Julie Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 4 August 2009

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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 accurately assesses and monitors children's development. She plans activities that are tailored to their interests and the next steps in their learning. This means that they make good progress.  Children are active learners and well-motivated in their play. This is because the childminder consistently uses good teaching to engage and encourage children in their learning.  Children's emotional well-being is significantly enhanced and their behaviour is good. Children form very secure relationships with their friends and the childminder.  The childminder skilfully uses daily tasks and routines to help children learn about keeping safe, healthy and being independent.  The childminder is committed to the ongoing development of her provision by updating her knowledge through training. For example, she has completed training in paediatric first aid and child protection.  Effective relationships with parents, and other provisions children attend, are

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This provision is good

established. This ensures children receive consistency in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder does not maximise younger children's opportunities to further develop their speaking skills. This is with particular regard to when older children and more able children are present.  On occasions, the childminder does not give younger children time to respond to the questions she asks.

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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

 maximise the speaking skills of younger children, for example, by involving them more during daily tasks and activities, such as when walking to and from school  enhance the way that younger children's speaking skills are supported, by always giving them thinking time to answer a question.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector looked at children's records and their assessments files. The inspector also looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures, and self- evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She builds good relationships with parents from the start. She effectively keeps them informed about their child's daily activities and achievements. Observation and assessments of children's progress are secure. Children's interests are well met and they participate in purposeful play and exploration. For example, children enjoy playing imaginatively with dolls. The childminder provides a good range of resources. She guides children in helping them dress and undress the dolls and change nappies. Children extend their own learning by taking the dolls and pushchairs outside as they pretend to go shopping. The childminder asks questions and entices children to engage in conversation. However, on occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to involve younger children in conversations while they all walk back from school together, as older and more able

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who attend. This is good

children dominate. Furthermore, she is too keen to answer some questions she asks the younger children. This means that they do not always have enough time to independently respond.

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good

The childminder effectively promotes children's self-esteem and confidence. She warmly praises them on their achievements and their good behaviour. The childminder takes good advantage of many opportunities to maximise children's independence skills. For example, children help cut up their fruit for snack, and take off and put on their own shoes. As a result, children are developing essential skills and attitudes for the next stage in their learning, including school. The childminder effectively teaches children how to be safe and keep healthy. For example, children understand when it is safe to cross the road, when walking to and from school with the childminder. They also learn that walking helps them keep healthy. Children are able to independently select the good range of resources they would like to play with on a daily basis.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the welfare and safeguarding requirements. Her knowledge of child protection procedures is good. As a result, children are effectively safeguarded. All documentation to ensure the smooth running of the childminding service is in place. This also includes a good range of clearly written policies and procedures, which are also shared with parents. The childminder evaluates her setting and takes into account the views of those who use it. She has addressed previous recommendations well. Furthermore, she is able to identify gaps in children's learning and effectively implement strategies to help them progress. For example, she effectively uses the progress check for children between two- and three-years of age to share with parents. This helps the childminder and parents identify any emerging concerns. As a result, further support is gained from other professional agencies, such as speech therapists. This enhances

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provision is good

children's language and communication development well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252835 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866659 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 4 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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