Childminder EY475524

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 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 provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play.  The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to monitor, track and plan to help all children make good progress.  Children behave well. They are given clear guidance about the childminder's expectations for behaviour. He is a positive role model. He teaches children to share, take turns, be tolerant of others and have good manners.  The childminder promotes children's physical skills according to their ages and stages of development. He does this through a wide variety of interesting and challenging experiences, including outings in the local community.  The childminder takes time to get to know the children so they feel safe and emotionally secure in a welcoming environment. Children form close attachments with

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This provision is good

the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not collect information from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start. As a result, assessments of the starting points for children's learning are not always as accurate or precise as possible.  The childminder has not engaged parents and children in the self-evaluation process to help him 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

 obtain information from parents when children first start about what their child already knows and can do and use this information to assess children's starting points and plan more accurately from the outset  engage parents and children in the self-evaluation process to help identify improvements that benefit those who use the provision.

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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 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child in his care. He carries out thorough risk assessments to keep children safe in all areas of his home and on outings. The childminder monitors children's progress through tracking their ongoing development. He is effective in seeking early intervention for children when necessary. The childminder actively evaluates the quality of his work and plans for future developments. He attends regular training to improve his knowledge and skills. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, professionals and schools to promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. Children's achievements are celebrated with parents, who feel very well informed and involved in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder provides children with exciting activities and experiences that engage them and motivate them to learn. Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. Children help with planting and tending herbs and plants in the garden. They observe the chickens over time, developing their understanding of growth and change. Children have fun designing and building a rock garden and choosing what they wanted to go in it. The childminder places a strong emphasis on mathematics and understanding the natural world during teaching and learning opportunities. He supports children's early communication and language skills well. For example, he sings songs with children, and is skilled at asking questions and encouraging children's responses. Children have a go at playing the guitar as they sing. There are opportunities to practise early writing and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

reading skills, such as through exploring a range of books to encourage children's interest in written words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from their close and supportive relationships with the childminder. He tailors his routines to reflect the preferences and needs of children. For example, children who prefer to play outdoors may choose to be in the garden at any time. Children play together well and show they care about each other. The childminder supports healthy eating effectively. He encourages children to try a broad range of nutritious foods to widen their diet and support their healthy growth. The childminder offers a wide range of opportunities to help children learn about the world around them. This encourages them to respect and value each others' differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn to be independent, develop good social skills and enjoy learning through play. They learn to share, wait to take their turn and use good manners. They are confident, active and show the characteristics of effective learning. All children make good progress from their starting points and are developing the necessary skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475524 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 988392 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. He lives in Arnold, Nottingham. The childminder operates his provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He holds a recognised qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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