Childminder EY221862

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 17 July 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

 The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. This demonstrates her commitment to continually raising the quality of her provision.  The childminder takes time to get to know the children, so they feel safe and emotionally secure in a welcoming environment. Children form close attachments with the caring childminder, and build strong friendships with other children.  The childminder promotes children's physical skills according to their ages and stages of development. She does this through a wide variety of interesting and challenging experiences, including outings in the local community.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, professionals and schools to promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development.  Children behave well. They receive praise and encouragement, which increases their levels of confidence and boosts their self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. Children engage in meaningful play, and the childminder places great emphasis on encouraging children's language and communication skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does too much for the children instead of promoting their independence skills further.  Younger children do not have regular enough opportunities to develop their skills and learn about technology.

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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

 take full advantage of opportunities to help children develop their independence  give young children more opportunities to develop their understanding of everyday technology.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what steps to take if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. She has implemented effective policies and procedures, and shares these with parents. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder carries out risk assessments to maintain children's safety. For example, she completes daily checks, uses good supervision and reminds children how to keep themselves safe. She demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge and is eager to complete further training, in order to enhance the quality of her service and the learning opportunities for children. The childminder has acted on the action and recommendations made at her last inspection. She has made good use of her self- evaluation process. The childminder has extended partnerships with parents to help them share more information about what their child is learning at home. Parents give

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

complimentary feedback about the childminder. The childminder regularly monitors the educational programmes. This helps her to be able to identify and address any gaps in children's learning quickly and provide appropriate support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder completes ongoing observations and assessments of children's progress, which are used successfully to identify the next steps in their learning. Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's positive interactions with them. She engages children in purposeful conservation, and helps build their developing vocabulary as they play. Children enjoy playing hook a duck. This helps promote their hand-to-eye coordination in readiness for early writing. Children's mathematical development is well supported. For example, children are encouraged to count how many ducks they have caught. They talk about the ducks floating and sinking. Children experience many opportunities to freely express their creativity and imagination. They are encouraged to have a go and display positive attitudes towards learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model. She is calm and offers a consistent approach, which helps to support children's well-being effectively. Children are confident and happy in the setting. They learn about diversity and the wider world through a range of positive experiences. Children visit places of interest around the local community, bake, and taste foods from around the world. Children's good health is successfully promoted. They demonstrate good hygiene practices, participate in physical activities and enjoy a very good range of healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. Children have formed good relationships with their peers and the childminder. They are able to communicate their needs effectively. All children show they are active learners and they really enjoy the activities provided. Children are acquiring good skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221862 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1044284 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2002. She lives in Nottingham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round from 6.30am to 5.30pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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