Childminder EY480354

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 September 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 is passionate and committed to providing children and their families with a high-quality provision. She is well organised and her records and documentation are thorough.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning. She provides a wide range of exciting activities and uses good teaching methods to extend their learning through play.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They feel safe and secure in her care and confidently move around the home. They independently explore the environment and select resources to support their interests.  Children behave well. The childminder gives them lots of praise and encouragement, and teaches them to use good manners.  The childminder shares information about children's learning with other early years settings that children attend. This helps her to complement the learning that children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not target her professional training to progress children's individual learning needs as well as possible.  The childminder does not consistently gain information about children's ongoing developmental needs from parents.

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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 professional development and improve teaching that supports children to make rapid progress  engage more effectively with parents and support children's changing developmental needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the teaching that took place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to report any concerns she may have regarding children's welfare. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards to children. Overall, she reflects well on her practice and identifies any areas that can be improved. The childminder keeps updated with current guidance and legislation by undertaking research and completing training. Children benefit from continuously improving learning experiences. Parents are complimentary about the services that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of the children and has a good understanding of what they can do. She plans well-resourced activities that provide interest and enjoyment. The childminder plays alongside children and actively talks to them about what they are doing. Children are introduced to new vocabulary as they play. The children enjoy playing with sea creatures and the childminder encourages them to share what they know about the creatures and reinforces their use of new words. Children confidently count how many legs the octopus has. The childminder skilfully weaves opportunities for making marks into their play, encouraging them to record the different types of sea creatures they find. The childminder encourages children to take pleasure in books. They enjoy snuggling with her as they listen to their favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in sessions allow the childminder to spend time with children and their families before they start with her. She gathers information from parents about children's initial interests, development, care and learning needs. Children's good health is promoted well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. The childminder ensures that children wash their hands at appropriate times. She provides healthy snacks and encourages children to drink plenty of water. The children enthusiastically discuss their understanding of healthy eating and they play games about food. The childminder helps children to understand about their own safety. She clearly explains if something may cause a potential hazard to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They freely explore the environment, inside and outside, and choose resources to support their interests. They sustain their concentration on activities that interest them and are keen to investigate. Children communicate with growing confidence, are sociable and develop their self-care and independence skills. They enjoy sharing books, practising early writing skills and counting objects. Children learn key skills in readiness for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480354 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 986403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 and lives in Coddington, Newark. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm on 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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