McHardy, Lianne Denise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 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 takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides.  The childminder uses a variety of methods to encourage children's good behaviour. She praises and rewards children for their efforts and achievements.  The 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.  The childminder is very caring and attentive to children's needs and supports their social and emotional needs well. This helps children to be happy and to feel secure and confident in her care.  Children make independent choices about their play. They are confident to try new experiences and to follow their own ideas. The childminder's positive interaction helps to enhance children's language development.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices,

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This provision is good

enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently discuss children's learning with other settings they attend, in order to plan for children to make the best possible progress.  The childminder has not fully engaged all parents in sharing information about children's achievements and interests at home to help inform her plans to support their development further.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with other early years providers and use this combined knowledge in planning so that children make the best possible progress and receive the highest levels of continuity  develop more opportunities for parents to share information about children's achievements and interests at home to inform the childminder's plans to promote their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and the toys and equipment provided.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, training certificates, policies and procedures and risk assessments. She also looked at evidence of suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of local child protection procedures and understands what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She demonstrates a commitment to improving her practice and reflects on her progress through effective self-evaluation. The childminder seeks the views of parents through the use of questionnaires. Parents speak highly of the childminder, stating they feel confident leaving their children in her care and how much their children enjoy attending. The childminder also meets with other childminders at local groups and uses various media to gather ideas and share thoughts on best practice. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills through ongoing training. The childminder monitors children's learning, in order to track their progress and development. Therefore, any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified. The childminder is fully aware of the requirement to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop an understanding of shape, number and colour through play-based activities. They develop good literacy skills; they have a keen interest in books and listen attentively to stories. Children chose books independently and then sit ready to listen to a story. The childminder chats to them about what they can see, for example, pointing out pictures, which helps to promote their communication and language skills. Children have fun playing with small-world toys. They play well and use their imaginations. Children participate in purposeful play and exploration. They enjoy opportunities to be creative with play dough. They make a birthday cake and then use dried pasta for the candles. Children are proud of their achievements and sing happy birthday and pretend to blow the candles out.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops good relationships with children. She gets to know their individual personalities, interests and capabilities very well. Children are very settled and happy in her care. The childminder has a good awareness of children's individual requirements, such as sleep times and dietary needs. Children have daily access to the outdoor area and enjoy local trips to parks, farms, library and playgroups. This effectively supports their physical development and overall well-being. The childminder ensures children are safe in her home and assesses risks accurately when they go on outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities, both in the home and in the local environment. Therefore, all children are motivated to learn, make good progress in their development and are well prepared for school. All children make good progress in all areas of development in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484686 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1000707 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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. She lives in Carlton, Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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