Childminder EY443408

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 16 October 2012

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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 provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. Toys and resources are well organised to enable children to make independent choices and to feel comfortable to explore and learn. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes good observations of children to assess their progress. She uses this information to identify any gaps in development and to plan for their next steps in learning.  Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.  Children are reassured by the calm and nurturing nature of this experienced childminder. She promotes children's emotional well-being and safety very well. All children are helped to learn and respect the individual needs of others.  Children are kept safe in the childminder's care. The childminder has a good

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This provision is good

understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children's welfare. She is able to recognise the possible signs that a child may be at risk from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start.  The childminder does not always provide sufficient opportunities for children to use their senses to explore different textures and materials.

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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

 obtain more information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start, in order to accurately plan for children's learning from the outset  increase opportunities for young children to explore and investigate using their senses.

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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 the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, risk assessments 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

Safeguarding is effective. The well-qualified childminder keeps up to date with all child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and promotes their well- being. The childminder has good risk assessments in place. She evaluates these regularly to ensure children are safe in her home and on outings. The childminder is passionate about working with children. She shows this in her enthusiasm and the enjoyment she demonstrates when interacting and playing with the them. The childminder follows up topics or visits children have enjoyed at home or school. This has a very positive effect on children's learning. The childminder regularly reviews her practice to identify areas for improvement. Partnerships with parents are good. They receive a daily update from the childminder about what their child has been doing during the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well and talks in detail about their individual learning needs. Children receive good attention and have fun. Accurate assessments show that children are consistently making progress in line with the range of development expected for their age and are acquiring the skills for their next steps in learning. The childminder skilfully models language to inspire children's developing vocabularies. Babies show increasing control as they stack construction bricks. The childminder is nearby to provide support when they need it. The childminder effectively uses role play to develop children's active imaginations. For example, they enjoy playing with the dolls' house and pretending to be different characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder treats each child as a unique individual and helps them to develop an understanding of each other's similarities and differences. She is consistently positive in her approach which encourages children to become confident. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they snuggle up close to her when they wake up and want a reassuring cuddle. This helps to support their emotional well-being. The childminder is an excellent role model and encourages children to make independent choices about their play. She sets children small tasks and offers praise and encouragement, which helps develop their self-esteem as their achievements are celebrated. Children behave well. They share, take turns and are developing good relationships with other children and the childminder. The childminder provides children with consistent routines and boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and determined and are making good progress across every area of their learning and development. 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 appropriate skills and attitudes in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443408 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1060037 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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