Childminder EY434244

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 17 May 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 childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement which boosts their self-esteem and encourages them to persevere with challenges. Children feel good about themselves.  Children have formed strong attachments to the childminder and settle quickly when they arrive. This is because the childminder knows their individual personalities, interests and capabilities really well. Children show that they feel very secure in her home environment.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning. She provides a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences. Her good teaching methods extend children's learning through play. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress.  The childminder has built up very good relationships with parents. She provides regular and detailed feedback about children's routines, activities and achievements. Parents are kept well informed and are fully involved in their children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder listens to children extremely well and introduces lots of new words to extend their vocabulary. This helps children to develop their communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan enough opportunities for children to explore their own and each other's culture to help them understand their similarities and differences.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to review her ongoing professional development, to help raise the good quality teaching to an even higher 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

 extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of the lives of others, their cultures and the wider world  enhance professional development that increases the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation methods.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice, seeking the views of parents regularly. She uses this information to plan improvements and activities that will enhance the experiences children receive. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas that children have access to are closely monitored and any hazards are quickly noted and removed. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe in her home and when on outings. She has made good connections with the local school and shares information about children's interests and progress with them. This helps to provide continuity in learning as children move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of the children alongside observations to plan challenging activities that support each child's development. She has a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder plans lots of outside activities and experiences for the boys, who prefer to be outside. This ensures that all children are being helped to make good progress in their learning. The childminder encourages children's imagination as they cook in the role play kitchen together. She helps younger children develop their spoken language as she names everyday objects, such as cup and spoon. Children are engaged with the play for significant periods of time given their age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are starting to be aware of the importance of good personal hygiene routines. The childminder wipes their hands prior to eating and talks about this with them at the same time. She provides healthy snacks and ensures the children always have water available to stay hydrated. Children play in the childminder's garden. They explore the texture of soil in a large tray and plant seeds into pots. This helps their physical skills as they learn to use the spoon to fill up their pot. Older children learn about how they need water and sunshine to help the seed grow. Children have good opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air. They enjoy regular outings in the local community and benefit from visits to local parks, museums and playgroups. These experiences extend children's confidence and social skills and support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Younger children use their developing physical skills to manoeuvre their way around the house and garden. They independently select resources they wish to explore. Children are learning the basics of mathematics as they fill and empty their plant pots with soil. Children play cooperatively together and are forming friendships. This helps children to develop skills they will need when starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434244 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1042146 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Retford, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from Tuesday 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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