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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2015 30 September 2009

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder's first-aid certificate has recently expired. Therefore, she does not have the up-to-date knowledge to manage minor accidents and injuries efficiently. Consequently, children's welfare is not fully assured.  The childminder does not regularly provide younger children with everyday objects and natural resources to explore through their senses and to learn about the world.  The childminder is not making best use of the outdoor area in order to fully promote all areas of learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder talks to children, describing what they are doing during play. This means that children's language is developing as they attempt to copy the modelled language.  Children form secure attachments to the childminder, which means they are confident, settled and keen to explore and learn.  The childminder assesses children's progress well and identifies their next steps in learning accurately.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate, attending training that is relevant for workers caring for young children and babies.

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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 opportunities for younger children to explore a greater range of everyday objects and natural resources  increase the range of resources in the outdoor environment to allow children who prefer to learn outside more free choice in their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure an appropriate first-aid qualification is maintained (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure an appropriate first-aid qualification is maintained (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom 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 about the activities the children were involved in.  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 has a good knowledge of how children learn. She observes, plans and assesses children's progress well. She actively involves parents, who share information about their child's starting points and achievements at home. The childminder plans a broad range of learning, that reflect children's interests and successfully identifies the next steps in their learning. For example, the youngest children actively explore a range of plastic toys as they discover how to move their bodies. The childminder uses the toys to encourage crawling by placing these slightly out of reach. However, children have fewer opportunities to explore everyday objects and natural resources to help them learn about the world through their senses. The childminder adapts activities well to help each child get fully involved. She increases children's learning through positive interactions. For example, she acknowledges a baby's gurgles as being a means of communicating with her

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who attend. This is good

and responds to this. This effectively promotes early communication and language skills. The childminder uses the outdoor area mainly for physical play. This reduces opportunities for children who prefer to play outside, to extend their learning in different areas.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children's achievements are celebrated. Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being. Children go to the childminder for a hug and confidently seek her help. They increase their understanding about health and hygiene through established daily routines. The childminder provides fruit for snacks and healthy meals. She encourages children's independence as they help to prepare their own lunch. Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the childminder's garden and use local parks. However, not enough attention is given to maintaining the things needed to fully protect children's health. For example, the childminder's first-aid qualification has recently expired. Despite this, she is able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to administer first aid and has booked a course to update her first-aid training. The

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requires improvement

childminder encourages good behaviour and positive relationships. This enables children to develop their social skills and confidence, which helps to prepare them for the eventual move to nursery or school.

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provision requires improvement

Overall, the childminder has sufficient knowledge of how to meet legal requirements. She has clear policies and procedures and knows how to safeguard children. The childminder evaluates her provision, for example, she has recognised the need to develop outdoor play. She has a positive attitude towards her professional development. However, she has not made sure that legally required training has been updated in a timely fashion. She seeks support from other professionals and childminders to improve outcomes for children. The childminder shares information regularly with parents about children's achievements and routines. Parents say they are happy with the service provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252686 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 871504 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Radmanthwaite, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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