Childminder EY376145

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 29 April 2015

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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

 The childminder has successfully addressed all of the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. She shows a real commitment to driving improvement in all areas of her practice.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and with other settings. She gathers information from them in order to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder provides a well resourced, warm and welcoming environment that encourages children to explore and investigate. Children are independent and engage in purposeful play using the wide range of toys and resources on offer.  Settling-in sessions help the childminder to establish a good relationship with parents and children prior to them starting. She knows the children she cares for very well.  Children benefit from the provision of freshly cooked and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder caters for their individual dietary requirements. She promotes

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This provision is good

children's understanding of healthy eating and supports their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development is not focused sharply enough on broadening knowledge and skills, in order to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not always use assessment findings to plan precisely for children's learning so they are highly challenged and make rapid progress.

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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 so that it focuses more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  make better use of assessments to plan more precisely in order to help children achieve at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  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 sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information and children's observation, assessment and planning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that might indicate abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder assesses dangers in her home and minimises risks to children. She evaluates her practice successfully to drive continuous improvement and involves parents and children in this process. Parents show satisfaction with the service provided. In their written comments, they state that they are happy with the care their child receives and that their children enjoy spending time with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder is adept at developing children's speaking and listening skills. She talks to the children as they play, modelling language and asks simple questions to encourage them to think. Children enjoy reading and looking at books with the childminder. They repeat the words they hear, extending their vocabulary. Children copy the childminder as she counts pieces of fruit at snack time. She uses positional language as children play and encourages them to recognise shapes, size and colours. The childminder shares information with parents daily about children's care and learning. Parents view their children's assessment records and are encouraged to contribute to them. The childminder offers advice and resources that parents can use to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence. She helps them to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene routines. Children eagerly wash their hands after nappy changes and prior to eating. They enjoy lots of opportunities to play and learn through exploration and discovery outside. The childminder helps children develop a great enjoyment of nature and a positive attitude to being active and to exercising. She is a positive role model and uses praise and encouragement to build children's confidence. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder makes good use of local groups and facilities to extend the range of learning experiences offered to children. Children's social skills and their awareness of the world around them are promoted well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the key skills they need for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children are confident in their interactions with the childminder and visitors. They use a good range of tools and materials to make marks on various surfaces. Children learn to problem solve as they fit bricks together and are developing an awareness of counting and numbers. They benefit from physical activities and enjoy being outdoors Children are curious and confident learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376145 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1050965 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Beeston, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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