Childminder EY488740

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 and her assistant form good relationships with children and are fully responsive to their individual needs. This helps to nurture children's emotional well- being so that they are happy and settled in their care.  The childminder helps children understand their local community and be respectful to others. Children learn about other faiths, cultures and customs and the wider world through play activities. As a result, children learn to respect differences in society.  Children receive lots of praise and the childminder celebrates their achievements with them. This makes them feel valued and special, contributing towards their developing self-esteem.  The childminder is very organised and required documentation is maintained to a good standard. Detailed and robustly implemented policies and procedures support the effective day-to-day running of her provision.  The childminder minimises potential risks within her home and garden and ensures her

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This provision is good

home is secure so that children are kept safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessment process does not focus sharply enough on children's next steps, in order to ensure they are making the very best possible progress.  The childminder does not always explore all opportunities to fully involve parents in their children's ongoing learning and assessment. Furthermore, she does not share enough information with parents to help them to further support children's learning at home.

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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

 refine the assessment process so that it is more precise, sharply focused and ensures children are making the best possible progress towards the next steps in their learning  involve parents more effectively in their children's learning and assessment and provide information and ideas to encourage parents to further support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked the qualifications of the childminder and assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from references written for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow and how to report any concerns regarding children she is caring for. She has effective systems in place for the supervision and support of her assistant. They work closely together to build on their current qualifications and continue with professional development. The childminder reflects on her practice and asks for parents' views on how she could improve her service. This helps her to identify priorities for development and improve outcomes for children. Parents are complimentary about the service they receive. The childminder works closely with professionals involved with children and their families. This helps her to meet children's individual needs effectively. The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend, especially for children who have special educational needs or disability. This helps to promote continuity for each child in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well qualified and knowledgeable childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. The childminder's interactions with children are skilful and support their developing communication and language effectively. For example, she talks to children as they play and engages them in conversation to help them learn new words. This helps children who are learning to talk, or those who speak English as an additional language, to hear the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder is enthusiastic and makes learning fun. Children enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities that captures their interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm and welcoming and children demonstrate that they feel safe and comfortable. The childminder collects good quality information from parents when children first start and this helps to effectively meet their care needs. She takes account of what children can already do and involves parents in initial assessments. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. The childminder regularly takes them to visit places of interest, including the library and local park. She uses this as an opportunity to promote their social skills and physical development. The childminder and assistant follow good hygiene procedures, which helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder is a good role model and uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They display curiosity and a motivation to learn. The childminder has high expectations for children and helps to prepare them well for their move to school. Younger children eagerly join in when the childminder sings songs and rhymes to them. They use their senses as they explore the shredded paper and balls. Younger children laugh when something happens when they press the buttons on the interactive toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488740 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1022997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Radford, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am until 9pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant and they both hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She cares for a number of children who have special educational needs or disability and 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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