Childminder EY473550

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 3 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 form good relationships with the childminder. She promotes their personal, social and emotional development successfully. As a result, children are happy, settled and secure in her care.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents, supporting children's learning at home. She also uses good systems to share information with other early years settings children attend, in order to maintain continuity in children's care, learning and development.  Children develop good communication and social skills due to the positive interaction they receive from the childminder.  The well-qualified childminder completes regular, precise assessments of the children and uses these effectively to help monitor and plan for their next stage of development.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well, as she gives them clear guidance about how to behave and teaches them to share and to take turns.

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This provision is good

 Children have lots of toys, resources and activities to explore, which keeps them engaged and active in their play. Therefore, they become inquisitive learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information about children's developmental starting points, in order to help to plan their learning fully from the outset.  The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not ambitious enough to improve her knowledge and skills 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

 gain more detailed information from parents to help identify children's developmental starting points, in order to inform planning of activities and experiences from the outset  implement professional development plans that increase the potential to raise the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during child-led and planned activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her observations of children at play to assess their development. She then uses these observations to plan their next steps for learning, linking activities to their interests. The childminder closely tracks children's progress to identify where they may require extra support. She communicates effectively with parents to keep them up to date about their children's learning and welfare. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and practises emergency evacuations with children. This assists children to be able to play safely in their environment and helps promote their awareness of keeping themselves safe. For example, they learn about sensible safety procedures, such as holding the handrail while coming down the stairs. The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder models how to do things and explains activities using a variety of objects and pictures, helping to further develop children's learning. The childminder plays alongside children and uses appropriate questions and explanations to support their developing understanding and skills. She ensures that children have lots of opportunities to practise their literacy and numeracy skills. They enjoy making marks in the salt that they have coloured. They look at numerals and use mathematical language in their play and routines. The childminder has worked hard to address the action and recommendation from her last inspection. Children enjoy being artistic and use a range of media and materials to be creative.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about good hygiene practices. The childminder provides healthy snacks and works well with parents to promote nutritious meals. Therefore, children develop a positive approach to healthy eating. The childminder takes the children to meet with other childminders and they attend local groups regularly. This helps children to meet others and develop their social skills. The childminder helps children to develop their knowledge of other people, the local community and the wider world. They have daily opportunities to play and learn outdoors, and enjoy fresh air and exercise. For example, they play in the childminder's garden and go on trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are actively involved in their learning and are keen to engage in new activities. They have a wealth of opportunities to make choices and they are confident to ask for help. The childminder helps children to try things for themselves and be independent in managing their own needs. Children enjoy looking at books as part of their early literacy skills. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress for their age. They gain the skills needed for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473550 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1044102 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Clifton, Nottingham. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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