Childminder 252914

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 27 March 2012

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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 has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes children as they play and plans a range of interesting and challenging activities to enhance their skills. She accurately assesses children's progress and effectively plans for their next steps in learning.  The childminder is very caring and attentive to the needs of children. She supports their social and emotional needs well. Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care and show strong attachments.  Partnership working with parents is very good. Information about children's learning and development is shared both in writing and verbally. This supports children's development both at the childminder's provision and at home.  The childminder ensures children have regular opportunities to access fresh air and the outdoors. Children love to explore the large garden and use a wealth of toys and

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This provision is good

equipment. This promotes their physical development.  Children's speech and language development is supported well. The childminder converses with children asking pertinent questions linked to their play. She gives them time to respond and introduces new words to continually build on their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to explore their creative and imaginative skills in their freely chosen play activities.  Occasionally, the childminder does not allow children to do things for themselves, for example, putting on their own coats and washing their hands.

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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 even more opportunities for children to explore their creative and imaginative skills through freely chosen play and resources  allow children time to do things for themselves, to enhance their independence in readiness for school.

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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 evaluated the range of activities children participate in with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all areas of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of what to do if she is concerned for a child's welfare. She ensures that children are taught how to be safe through discussion and as they play. Clear risk assessments are used to assess any potential hazards and steps are taken to minimise these. The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She uses her many years of experience to make adjustments to her service, in order to improve the care and learning experiences she provides for children. She uses feedback from parents, both in writing and verbally, to inform change and plan for continuous improvement. The childminder undertakes regular training and shares best practice with other childminders. This has a positive impact on the provision and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's starting points and interests. She uses this information to plan a good range of both adult-led and child- initiated play. Children are curious and ask questions about their environment. They want to know why there is ice on the ground. The childminder gives clear explanations for this and talks about how the frost melts in the sun. Children have a love of books and sit cosily with the childminder as she reads to them. Children recall a visit to the aquarium. They use their sticker book and talk about the different fish and creatures they saw. This enhances children's understanding of the world. Children's understanding of number develops as they count the steps up to the slide and recognise their special number 2 on the toy car. The childminder has systems in place to share information with other early years settings children will be also be attending in the future.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children display good physical skills as they crawl through tunnels, kick the ball and negotiate space safely. They clearly love the outdoors and use this every day. This contributes to their good health. Children begin to learn about keeping safe. The childminder reminds them to sit carefully on adult sized chairs at the table and to tidy their toys away to prevent tripping over them. Children are well behaved. The childminder is a positive role model. She has a calm persona and talks quietly, but effectively to children about appropriate ways to behave and why. Children develop their social skills through interaction with other children at the different play sessions in the wider community. These experiences help to prepare young children for their eventual move to nursery and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children gain confidence and self-esteem through positive praise and encouragement from the childminder. The childminder monitors children's achievements and plans experiences that help to close any gaps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252914 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 866664 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Willoughby on the Wolds, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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