Childminder 252851

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 19 September 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 has successfully addressed the actions made at the last inspection. Through attending training to update her knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe and helping with their learning and development.  Children's behaviour is good and fostered through the use of positive praise. They help to set the table for tea and clear the table when they have finished. The childminder has a very calm approach to behaviour management.  Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. She provides a safe and secure environment, which children are confident to explore.  Partnerships with parents are good. They share relevant information about their child right from the start. This enables the childminder to get to know the child and to meet

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This provision is good

their needs.  The childminder has created a warm, homely environment. She spends time getting to know children and has developed strong, trusting relationships with them. This helps children feel safe and secure in her care and supports their personal, social and emotional development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established highly effective links with other settings that children also attend.  The childminder does not routinely use self-evaluation to critically review her provision and practice in order to target high-quality improvements.

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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

 strengthen the arrangements for exchanging information with other settings that children attend, in order to share more information to complement their learning  critically evaluate practice to identify and target improvements to build further on the quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, documentation, 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder manages risks to children so that the possibility of accidents are minimised. She effectively uses her knowledge and experience to improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors children's development accurately, showing how much progress they have made across the different areas of learning. She is committed to promoting a good quality provision for children. This helps her to effectively promote children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. Children are very engaged and interested in their learning. They enjoy playing independently in the stimulating environment as they freely choose from the range of resources available to them. Children become deeply engaged in activities based on their individual interests. For example, they play with dolls using them to act out real-life situations. Developing their imaginative skills and demonstrating their growing understanding of the world around them. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder displays good teaching skills. She sits and plays with the children, talking to them about what they are doing. The childminder recognises their preferences and ensures she provides resources that helps to inspire children to learn. For example, she provides opportunities for children to make marks, colour or draw their own pictures. Children become absorbed

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

in drawing their own pictures. They confidently talk about what they draw and proudly show the inspector their finished drawings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Good settling-in sessions help them form a strong bond with the childminder. Children confidently make choices about their play and follow their own interests. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, helping to support their confidence and self- esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing with each other. Children are supported to have a good awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. They eat a well-balanced diet and enjoy daily opportunities to be physical. Children spend time in the garden or go on regular outings, such as to the local parks. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is good and they are developing skills and confidence in all areas of learning. They are happy and eager to engage in activities and conversations with the childminder and each other. The childminder supports them to develop their independence well. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252851 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 995164 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1983 and lives in Tollerton, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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