Haywood, Samantha Elaine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 13 June 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is animated, enthusiastic and keenly focused. As a result, children are motivated and participate in good quality learning activities. Children have built secure attachments to the childminder and show confidence as they explore the stimulating environment.  The childminder takes the children to group activities where they have the opportunity to play, sing and listen to stories with a larger group of children. This enhances their social skills in different situations.  The childminder takes children to the park regularly and they walk to the local school daily. Therefore, they receive plenty of fresh air and exercise. This contributes greatly to their physical health and well-being. This also provides good opportunities for children to explore the community and learn about the wider world.  The childminder competently teaches children to keep themselves safe. They practise emergency evacuations and learn how to cross the road safely.

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder continues to enhance her professional development. This helps her to continue to provide good quality care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to encourage children to share, take turns and be considerate towards each other.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to promote children's early writing skills even further.

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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

 allow children more opportunities to share, take turns and be considerate towards each other  provide even more opportunities for children to write for a purpose and develop understanding that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents recorded by the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current and new legislation. She is fully aware of the possible signs of abuse and understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder successfully evaluates the effectiveness of her service and identifies her strengths and areas for future development. She works closely with other childminders, children's centre staff and other professionals. This helps to develop her practice and extend the learning opportunities that she offers the children. The childminder has improved the arrangements for observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in learning. She now uses information to inform her planning of activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting and interesting activities to support children's learning. The quality of her teaching is of a consistently high standard. The childminder regularly observes children to assess their current levels of development. She carefully plans a range of interesting activities covering all areas of learning. Consequently, children become confident and motivated to learn and they make good progress. The childminder is very skilled in engaging children in purposeful play. She plays alongside children and skilfully extends their learning by using appropriate questions. This is one way in which she promotes children's thinking and problem-solving skills. For example, she asks children to predict which jigsaw piece will fit in the space available. She listens attentively to their ideas, showing that she values what they have to say. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, she uses appropriate language to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

improve their awareness of shape, colour and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prepares nutritious snacks and meals for children. The older children enjoy helping her prepare the food before everyone sits at the table together to chat and eat. Children develop good self-care skills and practise effective hygiene routines. For example, they wash their hands after playing outside and before eating. The childminder displays children's work attractively around the playroom. This provides a sense of belonging and shows them that their efforts are valued and respected. Children's behaviour is good as the childminder is a positive role model. Children receive praise and reassurance from the childminder, which develops their self-esteem and confidence. Good settling-in procedures are in place and the childminder gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start. She works closely with parents to share relevant information about their children, ensuring they benefit from consistency of care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning. The childminder ensures children acquire the skills to support their future learning and be ready for school. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities, discussions and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401663 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 850378 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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

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Telephone number

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