Childminder EY233073

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2016 22 March 2016

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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 completes regular, precise assessments of children and uses these effectively to monitor and help plan for children's next stage of development.  The childminder develops strong relationships with children. He knows children well as individuals and supports their personal, social and emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate his effectiveness and to make improvements. He seeks the views of parents and children in developing and implementing changes and improvements.  The childminder takes suitable steps to ensure that children are safe in his house and on outings. He talks to children about safety and promotes positive behaviour.  The well established, two-way exchange of information between the childminder and parents promotes consistency for children. The childminder gives parents ideas about ways to support their child's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 Children follow sensible hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks, promoting their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to teach children about everyday technology. He does not consistently encourage children to explore and practise using technological resources in their play.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend his professional development so that teaching is raised to an outstanding level.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to use, practise and explore technology for a particular purpose  focus more precisely on identifying professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the areas for development identified at the last inspection. He has worked closely with the local authority to enhance the quality of the provision and to benefit children. For example, he has ensured all reasonable steps have been taken to minimise risks to children, particularly with regard to the security of the outdoor area. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. He has a clear knowledge and understanding of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises. Parents are highly complimentary about the care their children receive. They express how happy they are with the progress their child is making and how they would recommend the setting to others. The childminder monitors children's development closely. This means he is able to identify any gaps in children's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

learning and to take prompt action to address them. The childminder has forged good relationships with staff at other settings children attend. This means that children benefit from good continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and engages them in conversations, helping them to listen, think and gain confidence in speaking. He follows their lead as they play with the tool kit and use the tools to try and fix the car. The childminder provides a well- organised learning environment where children independently make use of a good range of toys and play equipment. Children enjoy building sandcastles and knocking them over. They play with the ball, rolling it and kicking it to the childminder to catch. Children enjoy uninterrupted time to develop their own ideas and show that they are motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and gives children lots of positive praise and encouragement. He actively encourages them to be kind, take turns and use good manners. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For instance, he follows careful hygiene routines when changing nappies to help prevent the spread of infection. Children develop a good understanding of the wider world. They play outside and enjoy visits to their local park and library, which supports their good health and helps to develop their physical skills. The childminder provides food that is healthy and nutritionally balanced and encourages children to drink frequently throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and active learners who enjoy exploring and solving problems. They are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. Children are confident communicators and express their wishes and needs. They enjoy using their imagination in play and they develop skills in literacy and mathematics. Children are well prepared for their future learning and for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233073 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1045364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. He operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder.

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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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