Childminder EY480271

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 15 March 2016

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has focused on raising the quality of her practice. She has improved her knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements and has benefitted from completing a number of online training modules.  Children feel at home in the childminder's care. They are happy, relaxed and eager to learn. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents, supporting consistency in children's care and learning.  Children have access to a wide range of activities and learning opportunities. The childminder uses what she knows about children to plan activities that interest them and help them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She offers praise and encouragement to children for their efforts and achievements. This supports their confidence and emotional well-being.  Parents are complimentary about the care that their children receive. They say their

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This provision is good

children are happy, content and that they enjoy coming to the childminder's house.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of the way that she tracks children's progress to accurately identify areas where a child may benefit from more precise support or intervention.  Occasionally, the childminder does not follow up minor behaviour issues, meaning opportunities are missed to support children to consider the implications of their actions for others.

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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

 track children's progress even more precisely, supporting their ongoing learning and development to the very highest possible level  provide children with further support when following up minor behaviour issues to help them understand the boundaries and expectations and the effect of their actions on others.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects accurately on her practice and identifies areas for development. She demonstrates a commitment to her continued professional development and has plans to complete a formal childcare qualification. Training has helped enhance her knowledge and plan experiences to complement the different ways that children learn. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge of recent changes in legislation. She understands how to identify children who may be at risk from being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. The childminder knows who she should contact if she has any concerns about the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She completes observations and assessments of each child's learning, helping her to gauge their progress. The childminder has a gentle, fun-loving nature and children feel at ease in her presence. Children demonstrate enthusiasm in their play. They enjoy independently exploring and investigating the range of activities and resources provided. Older children use their imagination as they empty toy boxes to create a mountain to climb. Younger children experiment to see which toy car fits best onto the garage ramp. Children concentrate as they use colouring pens to create special artwork celebrating cultural festivals. Children enjoy looking after insects in the childminder's home. They learn about what foods they need to eat, in order to survive and how to best take care of them. The childminder makes good provision for children who prefer to learn outside. Children enjoy regular trips to the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

local woods and parkland. The childminder encourages children to run, climb and explore the natural world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. Good settling-in procedures are in place and the childminder gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start. The childminder takes children to different playgroups within the local community. These experiences help teach children about diversity and support them to acknowledge and respect each other's differences. They also mean that children have regular opportunities to socialise with their peers. The childminder provides nutritious, home-cooked meals. Children benefit from physical exercise during regular outdoor play. This contributes towards children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are confident, self-assured learners. They are eager to try new things and to investigate. They form close relationships with other children and with the childminder. They are gaining valuable skills that will help them be prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480271 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1058604 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Bestwood Park area of 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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