Childminder EY407399

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2016 5 January 2016

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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

 Children are motivated to learn and they develop secure attachments with the childminder. This promotes children's emotional needs well.  The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children's welfare. She has attended training on child protection to secure her knowledge.  The childminder has developed links with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's learning and care needs. This helps to ensure a clear and consistent approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder has good systems in place to monitor children's progress so that any emerging gaps can be identified and quickly addressed.  The childminder has a wide range of toys and resources to support the learning and development of children. They select and access the range of resources freely. This helps children develop the independence skills that are needed for their next stage in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to follow their own interests during planned activities.  The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start.

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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 opportunities for children to follow their own interests during planned activities, in order for them to be fully engaged and motivated to learn  obtain more information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start, in order to more accurately plan for children's learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She manages risks to children so that the possibility of accidents is minimised. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3 and uses her knowledge to improve outcomes for children. She monitors children's development accurately, showing how much progress they have made across the different areas of learning. The childminder has a clear plan to support children when they are preparing to start school, and has established links with the local school to share information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a well-organised environment where they can access age- appropriate resources to support their learning. They enjoy choosing familiar games with the childminder. This helps enhance children's independence and confidence as they choose what to play with. The childminder supports their imaginative play as they play with cars and a map, re-enacting activities familiar to the child. The childminder uses the children's play to develop their mathematical knowledge by sorting the cars according to size. The childminder promotes children's language development through supportive interactions during routines and play activities. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder displays good teaching skills. She sits and plays with the children, talking to them about taking turns. This helps develop their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills, which helps equip them well for their future learning. She treats each child as a unique individual, and helps them to respect and understand about each other's differences. She is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up close when they want a cuddle. This helps support their well-being and confidence. Children enjoy the enthusiasm of the childminder as she joins in their play. The childminder is an excellent role model and helps children understand about sharing and taking turns. She offers praise and encouragement to children, which helps develop their confidence and self-esteem. She sets children small tasks and consistently praises them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and determined. They make good progress because the childminder knows how to promote their learning and development successfully. Children are very happy in the childminder's home and have built suitable relationships with her. They are able to confidently communicate their needs and are learning to independently manage some of their care needs. Children show they can attend to tasks and concentrate on things that interest them. They are developing very appropriate skills and attitudes in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407399 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058417 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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