Childminder EY478192

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 and her assistant demonstrate a strong, ongoing drive for improvement. They keep up their professional development through regular training which helps them to improve their teaching skills and the play environment.  The childminder is caring and sensitive to children's needs and children quickly develop warm relationships with them. Children are happy, confident and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She provides a broad range of activities and resources for children to enjoy. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children enjoy playing together both indoors and outside. There are plenty of opportunities for them to develop their physical skills in the well-resourced outdoor area. They are learning to share and to manage their own behaviour well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are well informed about their children's

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This provision is good

ongoing learning and well-being. They are supported well in guiding their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for. Information from observations is sometimes not used really effectively to identify specific next steps in children's learning.  The childminder does not always focus enough on helping young children form their words correctly to develop their language and communication.

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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

 make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress  strengthen the strategies used for developing young children's language and help them say words correctly.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation. She checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, childminding assistant and other adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed child protection training and have an up-to-date knowledge of how to identify and report any child protection concerns. The assistant receives effective support and coaching from the childminder and is keen to develop her knowledge as she works towards a relevant qualification. The childminder also extends her own skills by undertaking additional training and sharing good practice ideas with other local childminders. She uses this knowledge well to improve the quality of her teaching. For example, she has recently made changes to the learning environment she provides. This has enabled children to participate in more natural, play-based learning which has contributed to their good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder and her assistant both demonstrate good teaching skills. During a sensory activity, they support younger children to explore their early mark making using coloured tea bags. The childminder talks to children as they experiment and helps them to understand the connection between their movement and the marks they make. She uses praise and encouragement to give children confidence in their own abilities, even when they feel cautious. Children feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they show off their finished artwork. Older children preparing for school are well supported. One example of this is when the childminder plans opportunities for them to practise and develop good pencil control. In addition, children develop their counting skills as the childminder and her assistant introduce it

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and play together well. They are encouraged to become independent and are becoming confident, happy learners who are keen to explore. Children's health and hygiene needs are all met efficiently and the childminder encourages children to understand how to keep themselves safe. Children use a variety of resources which reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural differences. They listen carefully to the childminder and her assistant and happily follow their instructions. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults as they attend local groups. This helps them to develop their confidence in different social situations. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. They say that the childminder provides, 'A safe, inspiring and nurturing space'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. A strong focus on children's emotional well-being means that they enjoy increased confidence in social situations. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478192 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 977702 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status and works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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