Briggs, Tara Deana

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 31 October 2011

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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's confidence and self-esteem are well supported by the childminder. She gets to know children well and forms secure attachments with them. As a result, children are emotionally secure and keen to engage in the activities provided.  The childminder has a good understanding of the purpose of play. She interacts well with children and is attentive to their needs. Children play happily and show interest as they investigate planned activities.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development through good teaching techniques. This helps children become confident communicators and widens their vocabularies.  The childminder makes good use of professional networking to ensure she remains up to date with changes to legislation and practice. For example, she has a strong understanding of recent guidance to support her safeguarding procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use assessment findings to plan precisely enough for children's next steps in learning so that every child is highly challenged and makes more rapid progress.  Younger children are not always able to lead their own play and access the wide range of resources independently, in order to consolidate and extend their own learning.  The childminder does not focus her professional development enough on improving the quality of her teaching, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children's learning.

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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

 make better use of assessments to plan more precisely and address children's next steps more robustly, in order to promote their rapid progress and achievement in all aspects of their learning  strengthen opportunities for younger children to independently access resources and lead their own play  make better use of professional development opportunities that improve teaching and increase the potential for children to achieve rapid progress in their learning and development.

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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 took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-evaluation information and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has successful child protection procedures in place. She is clear about the action she would take if she had concerns about a child. Risks are effectively minimised to ensure children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder spends time considering what she does well and identifies areas of weakness. She appropriately updates her childcare knowledge, policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her skills to assess children's progress and plan a broad range of activities. Children enjoy planting and growing seeds, using collage materials and creating pictures of flowers. Activities are effectively used to encourage children to learn about counting, shapes, colours and sizes. Children's manipulative and small-muscle skills are developed as they explore peat and use tools, such as watering cans and shovels. They learn about diversity as they join in the celebration of festivals and take part in events in the local community. This supports their social skills and enables them to develop an appreciation of others. Children's communication skills are effectively supported. The childminder talks to children, commenting on what they are doing and skilfully asking questions to encourage their thinking and exploration. She speaks clearly, which helps younger children copy words that are new.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are valued. The environment is calm and this is conducive to positive behaviour. Children form positive relationships with those around them. The childminder works with parents to support children when they first start. Information is obtained about children's individual needs, enabling the childminder to offer a consistent approach to their care and learning. The childminder has a wide selection of resources and equipment. This is organised safely and is appropriately used by the childminder to meet the needs of children. Children start to become independent as they help to clear away resources and access their own drinks. The childminder encourages them to wash their hands and older children use the bathroom independently. Children gain confidence and positive self-esteem. The childminder is an excellent role model and praises children often.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well given their starting points. They are confident, sociable and enjoy learning. An ever-changing environment ignites their natural curiosity and encourages them to explore and try new things. They learn early mark making and develop good speech and vocabulary skills. Overall, children develop the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning, including going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427602 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 852799 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 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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