Childminder EY344931

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 23 November 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 worked hard to succesfully raise the quality of her practice. She has addressed the actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection.  Teaching is good. The childminder organises a range of fun and interesting activities for children to enjoy. These include trips to a gymnastics club for toddlers, and regular nature walks in the local countryside. Children enjoy learning and make good progress.  The childminder draws on her own experience as a parent and a grandparent to enhance her childcare practice. Children settle quickly into the family friendly environment. The childminder is friendly and approachable and children quickly warm to her positive presence.  Networking with other early years professionals, as well as reading regular childcare periodicals, helps the childminder to keep up to date with good practice ideas and any changes in legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children time to think and express their views before she answers the question for them or asks another question.  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.

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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

 ensure children have sufficient time to process their thoughts to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas  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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the childminder's suitablity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is conscientious and hardworking. She reflects on her practice. She identifies areas for development and then researches ways to improve and extend her knowledge accordingly. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge by attending training courses. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear about what she would do if she had concerns about a child. The childminder checks on children's progress regularly. She uses the information she gains to plan for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder has a range of policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place that underpins the good management of her setting. The childminder is vigilant. She carries out regular checks of her home to minimise any hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder spends time researching good practice ideas and talking to her childminding peers. This has helped to successfully raise the quality of her teaching. Children play happily in the childminder's care. They choose from a large selection of toys and resources. The childminder makes good provision for children who prefer to learn outside. Children are encouraged to play outside in all weathers, and enjoy making mud pies and 'potions' in the garden. The childminder helps children to develop good mathematical understanding. As she plays alongside children she counts the number of bricks they use and helps them to name the shapes they see. Parents are encouraged to share special moments in their children's lives. The childminder uses this information to plan interesting learning experiences for children. Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement from the childminder as they play. This helps to build their self-esteem

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and gives them confidence to try new things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in processes for new children are well thought through. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families in their home environment. This means that when children first attend they are happy, settled and ready to learn. Children have opportunities to meet up and socialise with their peers at local toddler groups. They also benefit from regular trips to the park where they can be physically active and enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to use good manners and to show respect for each other. Children behave well. They follow the routines of the day happily and enjoy the responsibility of tidying away toys and clearing the table for lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children demonstrate excellent social skills and play enthusiastically. The childminder accurately identifies any areas of children's learning which need more support, such as a minor delay in communication and language. Her focused teaching helps to narrow and close any gaps in children's learning so that they are well prepared for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344931 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058331 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Bramcote, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Telephone number

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