Childminder EY397433

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 13 April 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 childminder has a very good understanding of how young children learn. She makes pertinent observations and works well with parents to establish accurate starting points for each child's learning.  The childminder successfully engages parents in their children's learning. Parents receive information of new or exciting learning via an online programme. They are encouraged to add to this and to support their children's next steps in learning.  Children's secure emotional well-being is a high priority for the childminder. Babies snuggle in when they meet new people, looking to the childminder for reassurance. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder takes children to group sessions, other childminders' homes and on outings in the local community. These provide the opportunity for children to mix and make friends with a larger group of children. This helps them learn about other people

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This provision is good

and the world around them.  The childminder works well with other providers to enhance her professional knowledge and to ensure that she keeps up to date with current legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider how she can share more precise information with other settings, to support children's transitions and learning to the highest level.

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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

 develop partnerships with other settings and enable a regular two-way flow of information that consistently supports children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and as children played independently, and assessed the impact this had on their learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning with her.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, children's records and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular training to refresh her knowledge of how to protect children. She has a thorough understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder reflects on her practice and continues to develop her professional skills to improve outcomes for the children. She has recently achieved a higher-level qualification and continues to study further. The childminder accurately assesses and monitors children's progress. She quickly identifies and supports any areas where the children may need extra support in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very responsive to children's play and learning. She knows when to leave children to explore and when to offer support or challenge. Babies note a balloon on the floor and crawl over to investigate it. The childminder notes when the children look at her to share their exploration. She points to the balloon and names it, encouraging the children's emerging communication skills. The children pat the balloon, it moves and they squeal with delight. They are excited by their learning and it motivates them to explore further. The children investigate the sounds they make when they pat the balloon, follow the balloon's movement and test their physical skills as they try to catch it. The childminder effectively supports and assesses the children's communication and physical development as she joins in with their play. She uses the information to plan for their next steps in learning. Older children are supported by planned activities to promote their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning. For example, sorting-and-matching games and opportunities to play with numbers and count help to promote their understanding of early mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm, warm and welcoming environment. Routines are familiar and consistent so the children quickly settle in her care. The childminder gives the children choices. Children return from a walk with a collection of natural resources and decide to make a picture that incorporates them. The childminder displays the picture, which shows the children that she values their creativity. This nurtures children's confidence and independence, which supports future learning. Children have opportunities for physical exercise in the childminder's garden and during outings, which helps to promote a healthy lifestyle. They behave well, due to the good interaction from the childminder and positive praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder supports their active learning. Babies babble and attempt to repeat her sounds and they start to rock as soon as they hear the tune to their favourite song. They excitedly stand upright at the table and receive praise and reassurance. Children are motivated and confidently make decisions in their play. They choose from a good selection of books and look at numbers that help and develop their mathematical understanding. Children are obtaining the skills they need for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397433 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 859881 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Retford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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