Dodson Jane Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 December 2015 17 March 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 provides a welcoming, stimulating and safe environment. Children are confident, secure and happy in the childminder's home.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and knows what to do if she has a concern about their welfare.  The childminder keeps up to date with good practice guidance. She liaises effectively with the local authority, other childminders and regularly completes relevant training.  The childminder gives children clear messages about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children are active and eat healthy snacks and meals.  Children are motivated to learn because the childminder is skilled at teaching and recognising their interests. Children are continually absorbed in purposeful play and make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information about what children can already do to plan precisely for their learning from the beginning.  The childminder has a good awareness of children's development. However, she does not use robust monitoring systems to track children's progress with more precision.

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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

 gather even more information about what children can already do when they join the setting  track children's progress more effectively and set clear targets towards supporting sustained progress that leads to outstanding achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation record.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to promoting high-quality provision. She has successfully addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. For example, the childminder has improved her use of observation and assessment to identify children's next steps in their learning. The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to prioritise further improvements to her provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current and new legislation. She ensures that all adults within the home have undertaken full suitability checks. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification and knows how to deal with any accidents or injuries children sustain. Effective partnerships with other early years settings promote continuity of care and learning for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and what they need to learn next. This is because she makes good use of her regular observations of children's achievements to plan challenging and interesting experiences for them. Parents feel informed about their children's progress through regular verbal communication. They speak highly of the service the childminder offers. Parents comment that the childminder is brilliant at meeting all children's needs. The childminder teaches children to become confident communicators. She models language effectively, encouraging good eye contact and introducing new vocabulary well. Toddlers follow simple instructions and use single words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely well settled. They enjoy a trusting and caring relationship with the childminder. This results in the warm and nurturing atmosphere that is clearly evident and means that children's emotional well-being is well fostered. Children are encouraged to develop their independence skills and are given many opportunities to do so. They competently select their own toys, help tidy up, put on their own shoes and feed themselves. Children's behaviour is good as the childminder is a positive role model. This is reinforced by the setting's rules that are shared with children and parents. The childminder uses a calm and gentle approach with children giving them consistent praise and encouragement. This promotes their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. The childminder promotes their independence, confidence and communication skills effectively. This helps children to be well prepared for school and acquire the key skills for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254739 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 866904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Nottingham. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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