Childminder EY480216

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 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 creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, helping children to build strong relationships and become confident learners. Children are settled and develop good self-esteem.  The childminder is a positive role model. She provides clear and consistent messages to promote children's good behaviour. Children respond to her calm guidance and thrive on the praise and encouragement they receive.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They take part in regular fire drills and learn about road safety and not to talk to strangers.  The childminder actively promotes children's independence and encourages them to do things for themselves. Children are confident to express their thoughts, make decisions and shape their own learning.  The childminder is well organised, monitors her provision effectively and reflects on her practice. She outlines clear areas for improvement, in order to make positive changes

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This provision is good

which benefit children's care and learning.  The childminder and her assistant accurately assess children's capabilities and stages of development and identify what they need to learn next. They successfully promote learning in these areas so that children of all ages and abilities make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can continue to develop her own knowledge and skills, and those of her assistant, to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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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

 focus the programme of professional development on improving teaching to a higher level so that children make even more rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  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.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her training in safeguarding. She is confident about the action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Her assistant received an appropriate induction so she is familiar with her role and the procedures designed to safeguard children. The childminder is keen to continue to develop her practice and has a very reflective approach to her work. She uses information from parent questionnaires to improve children's learning experiences. For example, following a parent's suggestion, she now offers children opportunities to visit community groups to extend their learning. The childminder provides information regularly to parents about how their children are progressing and encourages them to support their child's learning at home. This helps parents know what their children need to achieve next and how they can contribute towards their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She provides activities that reflect their interests and help support their next steps in learning. Children receive lots of encouragement that motivates them to participate in a variety of activities and to try new things. The childminder provides them with good opportunities to learn and develop from first-hand experiences. They pour the water through pipes into containers and show delight in what they achieve. The childminder gives a high priority to improving children's language and thinking skills. She talks to young children, using clear and simple words gaining their attention and extending new vocabulary as she supports their play. She helps them to develop their speaking skills and build on previous learning. At story time, the childminder gets down to the level of the children as they snuggle up to her for comfort and support. She reads with enthusiasm, encouraging children to look at the pictures and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

anticipate what is coming next. The story is brought to life with puppets and actions as children reflect on the sequence of events from the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development are supported well by the childminder. They are happy, settled and confident in her care. Children regularly meet with others at local groups and enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. Children play in the garden, walk to and from school, visit local parks and get to know their local community well. Food served at snack and mealtimes is nutritious and healthy. Children have opportunities to taste food from different cultures, extending their knowledge and understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. They are working well within the typical range of development for their age. They gain many skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the eventual move on to school. Children are sociable and communicate with growing confidence. They are successfully developing their literacy skills and mathematical knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480216 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 987074 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 12 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Balderton, Nottinghamshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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