Woodward, Katrina Wendy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 19 October 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 works closely with parents and takes care to get to know them and the children very well. She provides parents with a good range of information about their children's care and learning.  Children settle quickly and have formed secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They are happy and feel safe and secure in the welcoming environment.  The childminder effectively promotes children's good health. She provides a balance of healthy meals and snacks. Children have regular opportunities to access fresh air and extend their physical skills.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice and is proactive in continuing her professional development. She frequently consults and works with other professionals to find out about and share good practice.  Children participate in many outings in the local area. They attend groups on a regular basis, learning about and engaging with their community. They develop their social

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This provision is good

skills and become familiar with the school environment. Children are well prepared for the move on to their next stage in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think through and respond to questions to further develop their thinking and reasoning skills.  The childminder does not always make best use of information gained from observations of children. She does not plan highly challenging activities that help children make rapid progress.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their thinking and reasoning skills  make more use of the information gathered from observations and plan highly challenging and targeted activities for each child that supports them to achieve at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector considered the views of parents through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the statutory requirements and knows how children learn and develop. Overall, she uses her knowledge well to plan and monitor their progress. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm. She regularly reviews and updates her risk assessments, policies and procedures. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures she supervises children closely at all times. She has a good understanding of her strengths and areas for improvement. She accesses information and identifies training relevant to her practice. She has well-established links with the local school. She adapts the way she shares information with parents to reflect their preferences. They are well supported to promote children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children join in a range of fun and interesting activities, inside and outdoors. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning and takes direct action to address any gaps. The quality of teaching is good. Children develop their communication and language skills in a variety of ways. The childminder models language and repeats words during activities to promote their speaking and listening skills. Children enjoy looking at books, eagerly sharing their favourites. They enthusiastically join in with familiar words and phrases. The childminder supports their mathematical knowledge well; during activities and everyday routines she uses words, such as bigger and smaller. Together they count objects and identify shapes, which help children gain a better understanding. They have many opportunities to use their imagination. They use a range of different media and materials to create pictures, which are displayed throughout the childminder's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

home. Children dress up and play with small-world toys acting out familiar experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the childminder's home and form strong bonds with her. They confidently explore and play in the busy family environment. Children chose what they would like to play with from a good range of easily accessible resources. The childminder is a good role model. She has realistic expectations of children's behaviour. She offers fair and reassuring guidance to help them to understand what is expected of them. They learn how to play together and to treat each other with care and respect. Children are eager to do things for themselves. They show a huge sense of pride and achievement as they successfully fasten their coats. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and understand good hygiene procedures, such as hand washing before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are interested, keen to join in and show positive attitudes to learning. The childminder has good relationships with the local school. She helps children learn the skills they need to cope well as they move on to their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423934 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 852458 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bestwood Park, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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