Childminder EY349817

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 10 February 2012

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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 provides a good range of activities and experiences in a stimulating and welcoming environment. This helps children to make good progress.  The childminder takes children on a variety of outings into the local community and further afield. Children learn how to socialise with adults and other children, developing an awareness of themselves and others.  The childminder promotes good behaviour and teaches children to be kind and respectful. She has a gentle and caring approach towards children which helps them to feel secure and settle quickly.  Children learn about foods that are good for them through discussions with the childminder and by eating the healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that she provides.  The childminder works effectively with other early years providers of settings that children attend. This helps to secure children's progress and to provide continuity in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give all parents enough information, support and encouragement to help them guide their children's learning at home.  The childminder has not placed a strong enough focus on her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level and help children make even more rapid progress.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation as well as possible. She does not seek the view of parents to help her identify further areas for improvement.

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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 parents with the information, support and encouragement they need to help them guide their children's learning at home  enhance opportunities for professional development to extend knowledge even further and gain a deeper understanding of raising the quality of teaching to a higher level  develop the self-evaluation process even further and include parents in the process to more successfully identify and target further areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector reviewed written testimonies from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to help keep children safe in her home and on outings. Children are supervised well and are taught how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to cross the road safely. Furthermore, children are able to safely challenge themselves on large apparatus at the local park. A range of policies and procedures underpins the childminder's good practice. The childminder uses her observations to assess, plan for and monitor children's learning. The childminder holds a current first-aid certificate. This helps her to know what to do in the event of an accident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans a range of activities that covers the areas of learning. Children choose freely from the good quality resources available to them and the childminder skilfully joins in with their play. She interacts well with the children, asking questions to make them think and introducing new words to extend their vocabulary. For example, when playing with the farm and animals the childminder asks the children to find the baby animals using new words, such as puppy and lamb. She introduces number problems for older children as they play. For instance, she asks how many dogs she has when she adds one more. Children enjoy songs and rhymes. They are eager to take part in games which capture their interest and delight in opening a box to find an array of nursery rhyme props that supports their choice of what to sing. This successfully promotes their communication and language

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

development. In addition, they learn to take turns and respect the choices that others make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to support children's personal care needs. She asks parents to share information about their child's routines, likes and dislikes. Children settle well and develop a strong sense of security. The childminder provides reassurance and is always ready to offer support for children, which helps them to form close attachments with her. Children develop good levels of self-confidence and self-esteem as the childminder gives them meaningful praise and encouragement. The childminder is a good role model. She demonstrates good manners and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing with each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good investigative skills and enjoy experimenting. For example, they use new tools to manipulate dough as they pretend to make sandwiches and ice cream. Children develop good counting skills during daily routines. For example, they count the steps as they climb the stairs to go to the toilet. Children are confident and independent. This helps to effectively prepare them for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349817 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1052364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Awsworth, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates from 7am until 6pm on Monday to Friday all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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