Childminder EY401323

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 23 January 2015

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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 quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She understands how children learn and develop. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment. Children settle well and are happy in her company.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's learning and encourages them to contribute towards their child's assessments.  The childminder takes children to local toddler groups and on outings in the local community. These provide the opportunity for children to mix and make friends with a larger group of children. This helps them learn about other people and the world around them.  The childminder attends regular training courses in order to update her knowledge and skills. She reflects regularly on the quality of her provision and frequently seeks the

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This provision is good

views of parents and children to help her to identify areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide age-appropriate resources or adequate space for children to use during creative activities. This means they do not have the freedom to fully explore their own capabilities.  Occasionally, the childminder over directs activities, which does not fully support children to develop their own creativity and imagination.

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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

 provide adequate space and more age-appropriate resources during creative activities so that children are less restricted in their ability to explore their own capabilities  provide more opportunities for children to be creative and imaginative so they can explore independently and develop their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to protect the welfare of the children in her care and the actions to take if she has any concerns. The childminder attends regular training and has established an effective network of support with local childminders. The childminder supervises children well as they play and explore. Policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and underpin good practice. The childminder makes good use of her planning to ensure she is consistently covering the areas of learning. She frequently checks the progress that children make to ensure they are not falling behind. Parents' written comments are very positive. They speak highly of the childminder, and the quality of care and learning she provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of different activities for children which includes their interests. She has a secure understanding of how children learn. The childminder talks to the children as they play, engaging them and helping to extend their learning. Babies are supported to develop their walking skills and are learning to feed themselves. The childminder is effective at observing children's learning and assessing their stage of development. She skilfully reviews this information to establish what children need to learn next. Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's company. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's development and they are supported to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm, warm and welcoming environment. Routines are familiar and consistent so children quickly settle in her care. Children share very secure attachments with the childminder. They seek her out and engage her in their play. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and get plenty of fresh air. They have regular opportunity to partake in physical activities in the garden and enjoy regular trips to local parks. Children behave well, due to the good interaction from the childminder and positive praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Babies explore happily, choosing from the easily accessible books and toys that the childminder lays out. Children are confident, sociable and keen to learn. They are keen to communicate and express their own preferences and ideas. Children are obtaining the skills they need for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401323 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1044841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday 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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Telephone number

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