Childminder EY396538

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 5 February 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides interesting opportunities that are planned to support children's development across all areas.  The childminder provides a homely environment. Children form close relationships with her and settle quickly. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their well-being.  The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's development. These help her gather information about individual children's achievements and their next steps in learning.  Children behave well. They are given clear guidance about the childminder's expectations for behaviour. She teaches children to share, take turns, be tolerant of others and to have good manners.  Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start.  The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation that help identify further areas for improvement.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process, spoke to a small sample of parents and looked at written parental feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to any signs and symptoms of concern and keeps up to date with all child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and promotes their well-being. The childminder has good risk assessments in place, which she evaluates regularly to ensure children are safe in her home and on outings. The childminder is passionate about working with children. She shows this in her enthusiasm and the enjoyment she demonstrates when interacting and playing with the children. The childminder follows up topics or visits children have enjoyed at home. This has a very positive effect on children's learning. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and regularly attends training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's development and she plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and learning. This helps to motivate children and support them to make good progress. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She repeats what children have said to her to support them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder joins in with children's chosen play. She skilfully supports their colour recognition and shape knowledge, as well as reinforcing the concept of size. Children enjoy opportunities to play with each other and are encouraged to share toys developing their social skills. They enjoy a range of sensory play to support their learning and experience of different textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up close when they are tired and want a cuddle. This helps support their well-being and confidence. The childminder plans a variety of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and communities. Weekly visits to play sessions and trips to different public places help develop children's knowledge and understanding about the world around them. A healthy lifestyle is encouraged. The childminder freshly prepares nutritious food throughout the day. Children's physical skills are supported in a variety of ways, such as playing on the ride-on toys in the childminder's garden and going for walks to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They develop good communication skills and are encouraged to become independent learners. These important skills prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396538 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 859803 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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