Childminder EY369496

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2016 24 March 2014

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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 is well organised and keeps a comprehensive range of appropriate records. She maintains a very broad range of well-written policies and procedures which is implemented effectively in practice.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement of the service she provides. She is fully dedicated to her personal and professional development and attends many training opportunities. These keep her teaching practice and skills up to date, resulting in children making good progress in their development.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective methods of communication with them, ensuring that all parents are kept fully informed of their children's progress. Ideas are positively shared with parents to support them in continuing their child's learning at home.  The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's play to accurately assess their development and plan for the next steps in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children feel safe and secure and move around the childminder's home with confidence. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder, who is caring and nurturing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although babies enjoy exploring technology toys, the childminder has not fully considered how she can build on their enjoyment to help them learn as much as possible.

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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

 enhance opportunities for babies to learn more about technology to help them learn to operate toys, in order to build on their interest and enjoyment to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability, and that of her household members.  The inspector took account of parents' comments about the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively reflects on her practice and identifies any areas that can be improved. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. She is very clear about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She knows how to ensure children are safe at all times when they are with her. She supervises them extremely carefully and effectively minimises risk to them. Children's welfare is actively promoted. The childminder promotes strong partnerships with other providers, including the local school and pre-school. She carefully tracks children's progress. She ensures that any gaps in children's learning are identified so that any additional support required is swiftly provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's lead and provides activities that she knows they are interested in. Children benefit from a broad range of activities that keeps them engaged and challenged. The childminder is effective in her teaching. She spends time gently interacting with the children as they play, encouraging them to explore and try new experiences. Babies thoroughly enjoy exploring a sensory activity. They practise their manipulative skills as they pick up dried cereal and use spoons to fill up containers. The childminder is skilled at extending children's early language development during the activity. She repeats words for babies to copy and talks with them throughout the activity to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies are rapidly developing their physical mobility. They explore different surfaces in the home and garden. The childminder is attentive and promotes their perseverance when they encounter difficulties, such as climbing steps. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Children spend good amounts of time outside in the fresh air. They learn from an early age the importance of handwashing to stop germs from spreading. The childminder teaches children about managing risk and safe practices. For example, babies learn the importance of being strapped into the booster seat while eating, in order to keep safe. The childminder is attentive and praises children for their achievements to raise their self- esteem. She helps them learn what is expected of them and to be kind to others, sharing the toys and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners who are curious and eager to learn. They are making consistently good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are confident and make independent choices in their play. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including moving on to pre-school and school. Children benefit from a good range of activities to develop their mathematical and literacy skills. For example, they count pieces of cereal as they tip and pour them in and out of various containers. Children look at books, pointing to objects and characters as they begin to recognise that some print has meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369496 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1040954 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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