Childminder EY432468

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 14 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

 Children benefit from being cared for in a welcoming, family home, where they feel safe and secure. The childminder builds strong bonds with the children in her care and this promotes their emotional well-being very effectively.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to monitor, track and plan to help all children make good progress.  The childminder supports children effectively to gain good early communication and language skills. For example, she describes textures and sounds, uses repetitive language and provides a commentary to children's activities.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment, where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn to share and take turns through play. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their

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This provision is good

developing confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development plans are not yet targeted precisely enough to achieve an even higher quality of teaching.  Information about children's individual learning and development is not routinely shared between school and the childminder to enhance a shared understanding of children's strengths and weaknesses.

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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

 focus even more precisely on professional development plans so that they are more targeted in developing teaching to an outstanding level  strengthen the already good partnerships with the school to provide a greater understanding of what can be done to enhance and complement children's learning experiences in school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's house used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed children playing and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the childminder's suitability and a range of other documentation, including risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She creates a safe environment, where children can explore freely and enjoy their play. The childminder implements detailed risk assessments of her home and for outings in the local area. Therefore, she effectively minimises risks to children. The childminder uses the views of parents and children to inform her self-evaluation and continuously develop her provision. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder offers. They comment that she is professional, organised and experienced. The childminder shares guidance with parents to help them understand how to support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. Careful monitoring of developmental progress enables the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning. Activities provided take into account children's interests and next steps in learning. All children make good progress. The well-qualified childminder provides children with a wide range of interesting activities that stimulates their curiosity and builds upon their abilities. Children enjoy taking responsibility, for example, caring for the rabbit and making sure he is fed and has some fresh water and bedding. Children make good progress in their mathematical development. They have lots of opportunities to count, match and compare sizes and use numbers in sequence. Children have great fun and are very proud of a car wash they have built using recycled materials. They use the car wash to clean the cars they have been using in the paint. Children make patterns using the car wheels in the paint and then park

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the cars in a numbered car park they have made. The experienced childminder provides many opportunities for children to express their creative skills and they enjoy imaginative role play activities. Children are eager to learn, as the childminder gives lots of praise for their effort and achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow sensible hygiene routines. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, promoting their good health. The childminder offers children plenty of opportunities for exercise outside in the fresh air. Children attend varied groups and activities throughout the week so that they learn to socialise with others. They celebrate various festivals throughout the year to extend their knowledge of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy themselves and are keen to learn. Children gain essential skills required for their eventual move on to school. They use good manners and are independent and self-assured. Children express their needs with confidence, dress themselves and attend to their own self-care. All children are enthusiastic and motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432468 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1042103 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Misson, Doncaster. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a degree qualification.

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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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