Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 23 September 2015

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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 has worked very hard since her last inspection to improve her childcare knowledge. She has accessed support from a network of professionals and acted on their advice and guidance to improve her practice. All actions and recommendations have been successfully addressed. Outcomes for children have improved.  The childminder has developed effective working relationships with parents and teachers from the local schools. She shares valuable information about children's care and development. Children benefit greatly from good continuity in their learning.  The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment for children to play and learn in. Children show how they have formed strong attachments with the childminder and feel emotionally secure in her care.  Children learn about their local area and the wider world. They are developing positive attitudes to others.  Children are learning great social skills and gaining confidence. They attend toddler

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This provision is good

groups, where they learn how to form new friendships. Children are well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's communication and language skills are supported well. However, the childminder does not give them enough time to think and respond to questions.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to explore and experiment with a wide range of media and materials.

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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

 provide children with enough time to connect their ideas and think about how to respond to a question  provide children with more opportunities to explore different materials and equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has significantly improved her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She is qualified and experienced. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. This helps her to have good knowledge to support children's safety and well-being. The childminder has also attended courses to extend her skills in observation and assessment of children's learning and development. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder regularly reviews her practice so that she can set targets for future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a broad range of adult-led and child-initiated play. Overall, teaching is purposeful and the childminder is focused on helping children acquire the key skills they will need in preparation for school. Children develop their literacy skills well and strengthen small muscles. They use tiny-wheeled toys to make marks with paint. Children match colours and enjoy the sensory experience of exploring media with their hands. They sing songs that help them to link letters to sounds. Older children are beginning to recognise the letter sound they hear at the start of their own name. Children demonstrate their understanding of size. They recognise the difference between big and small wheels. The childminder obtains very good information from parents about their child's abilities on entry. She uses this knowledge together with her own information about what they can do to assess their starting points. The childminder identifies children's next

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

steps in learning. She plans activities that help them to achieve their next goal.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing good independence skills and learning the importance of self-care routines. They wash their hands before meals and enjoy getting their own plate at snack time. The childminder models how to use a knife safely and children have a go at cutting their own fruit. Children have good manners and say please and thank you to the childminder when she offers support. They learn about food that is good for them and how physical exercise, such as running, makes their heart beat faster. The childminder teaches children about their own community, as well as different cultures and traditions. One of the ways she does this is by visiting the library and celebrating different festivals, such as Chinese New Year. Children behave well. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to raise their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the range expected for their age. They are supported well so that they have the key skills they will need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428901 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1029426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Misterton, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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