Childminder EY436888

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 27 April 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

 Children clearly love being in the childminder's company and form very strong attachments with her. The childminder is kind and considerate and helps children to feel valued and important. This has a very positive impact on their emotional well-being and sense of security.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel happy and safe and settle well. Daily checks and thorough risk assessments of the premises help to promote children's safety.  Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about good hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.  The childminder completes regular and precise assessments of children's learning. She uses these to effectively monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning.  Children enjoy attending a variety of local groups and community settings, which gives

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This provision is good

them the opportunity to socialise with other children of their age. The childminder helps to promote their social skills, such as sharing and turn taking.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet successful in implementing highly successful strategies to help all parents to promote children's learning at home.  Although the childminder provides a wide range of good quality resources, the majority of it is stored out of reach of children. As a result, opportunities for younger children to make decisions about the direction of their play are less well promoted.

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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

 extend existing strategies to help all parents guide their children's learning at home  extend opportunities for younger children to make choices from a range of resources, in order to help them explore, investigate and lead their own learning.

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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 took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a detailed policy to follow should any concerns arise about children's welfare. The childminder is reflective of her practice. She has an ambitious vision and consistently reviews the quality of her provision. Regular training updates are completed and new information is successfully implemented into her practice. Parents and children regularly share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder has a good overview of her assistant's practice and ensures all his training needs are addressed. This helps the childminder to deliver a high-quality service and identify any weaknesses in practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified, which contributes to the good standard of teaching. Activities are based on the next steps in children's learning and appeal to their interests. This helps to encourage children to make good progress. Learning opportunities are varied and provide challenge across all seven areas of learning. Children develop their understanding of the world and improve their small-muscle skills. They enjoy exploring and investigating. They push buttons and turn knobs to find out what happens and how things work. Their senses are stimulated as they explore and manipulate jelly. The childminder chats animatedly with children as they play together. She sensitively repeats and sounds words back to young children. Songs and stories are thoughtfully introduced into everyday activities. Children join in the handwashing song and enjoy listening to stories during snack time. This ensures children's communication and language

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing outside in the garden and go on outings to the park and woodland walks. They have many opportunities to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. They join in food tasting and craft activities to support their knowledge of Chinese New Year. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder frequently uses praise to encourage children to persevere with their learning. Consequently, children are confident and develop good self- esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. Children are inquisitive, active and motivated learners. They enjoy using the range of high-quality resources that is selected to reflect their stages of development and interests. This helps children to focus and become engaged in activities for long periods of time. They frequently practise good independence and self-care skills, relative to their age. The childminder provides children with age-appropriate tasks. Children are eager to help and demonstrate that they are very familiar with the daily routine. This helps to prepare them for their future learning when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436888 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 853798 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. 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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