Childminder EY450098

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 22 January 2013

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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 acted on the action and recommendations made at her last inspection. She plans sessions carefully and takes account of children's ages and stages of development. This helps children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and schools to promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. This helps to support them to make independent choices as they play.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She accurately assesses their progress and effectively plans for their next steps in learning. From this, she offers interesting activities to stimulate and enhance children's experiences.  The childminder is kind and nurturing in her approach. Children are settled and secure

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This provision is good

because they have formed good bonds and attachments with her. Children are cared for in a welcoming environment that supports their learning at every stage of their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a good overview of her provision. However, she does not routinely seek the views of parents and children to help review the quality of her practice and drive improvements even further.  On occasions, the childminder does not build on young children's interests to extend their growing mathematical awareness.  The childminder does not fully make the most of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching 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 parents and children to contribute to the evaluation of the setting  provide more opportunities for young children learn about numbers and counting words that promote their early mathematical skills  focus professional development opportunities on raising the overall quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding matters and knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She regularly checks the suitability of the environment and equipment to minimise potential hazards. She completes thorough risk assessments and practises emergency evacuations with children. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding and first-aid training, which helps to keep children safe. She regularly monitors the educational programmes. This helps her to be able to identify and address any gaps in children's learning quickly and provide appropriate support. Effective partnerships have been established with other settings children attend. There is a regular exchange of information and a shared approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows each child very well and adapts her practice to suit their individual needs. She closely follows their lead as children make choices in their play and flourish as they take part in the well-planned activities. Children's language development is good. The childminder uses discussion and asks probing questions that help children make decisions for themselves. An example of this is during the making of musical shakers. Children select beads and materials to colour their shakers and use these along with other instruments to sing nursery rhymes. All children join in enthusiastically and keep a consistent rhythm to accompany their singing. They are encouraged to make contrasting sounds of loud and soft and to listen to the effects they make. This helps children to concentrate as well as to work as a team and share their enjoyment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model and provides children with clear guidance about her expectations. This promotes their good behaviour well and children are polite and courteous to others, taking turns and sharing toys. The childminder takes children to different play opportunities. They benefit from visits to their local community, actively building on their interests in new environments. These experiences help children to gain confidence and respect, as they develop their relationships with others. Children eat nutritious meals and have regular access to fresh air and outdoor learning opportunities, supporting their physical development well. They develop good independence skills, helping to support their personal needs and their eventual move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are all working within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including moving on to school. She encourages them to be independent and to make choices, which helps build their confidence and self-esteem. Children concentrate well as they play at their chosen tasks. They develop their early literacy and language skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450098 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1042577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Bilsthoprpe, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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