Childminder EY472881

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 8 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 addressed weaknesses from her last inspection. For example, she carries out thorough risk assessments to keep children safe in all areas of her home and on outings.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. Children make independent choices as they play. They form close attachments with the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn to share and take turns as they play. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which supports their developing confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder regularly undertakes observations of children and ensures assessments of their progress are completed. She tracks and monitors children's progress and identifies any areas where they may be less secure in their development. Children

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This provision is good

make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works well with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure that they receive continuity in their care, learning and development. This supports children to make good or even better progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not meticulously plan activities to give children the very best chance to build on their existing skills and rapidly achieve their next steps in learning.  Children have few opportunities to learn about people from other cultures and with differing abilities.

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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 the planning to ensure that activities are fully tailored to children's individual learning needs and abilities so that they make even more-rapid progress  provide more opportunities for children to learn about people with differing abilities and from other cultures to support their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during child-led and planned activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. She evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. This demonstrates her commitment to continually raising the quality of her provision. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge. She is eager to complete further training that will have a positive impact on the quality of her service and the learning opportunities she offers children. Comprehensive written policies and procedures help to ensure that parents are well informed about all aspects of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities that children enjoy and are interested in. She supports children well, building on what they know and can do, to assist them in their future learning. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and social skills. She maintains an ongoing dialogue with the children. The children have been learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. They use their creative skills to make butterflies using recycled bottles. They have fun exploring with paint, making patterns and designing their own butterfly wings. Children are very proud of their achievements and when their butterflies are dry they pretend to make them fly around the room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents when children first attend. She collects detailed information about children's care needs and the starting points in their learning. This helps children to quickly become settled and feel secure. Children behave well. They share toys and involve each other in their games. The childminder helps them to be considerate of others. Children have ample opportunities to mix with other children and adults, for instance, during weekly visits to playgroups. They embrace new situations with confidence. The childminder promotes children's physical skills according to their ages and stages of development. She does this through a wide variety of interesting and challenging experiences, including outings in the local community. Children are keen to help with practical tasks, such as tidying away their toys. Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress consistent with their capabilities. They develop positive attitudes and skills that will help them as they move on to pre-school and school. Children are happy, settled and engaged in their play. They join in songs enthusiastically and explore confidently. Children make progress in their mathematical development. For example, they learn to recognise different sizes, count and use mathematical language effectively in their play

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472881 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1044050 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Rainworth, North Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays and bank 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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