Childminder EY447201

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2016 19 May 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

 Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder is consistent in her approach and children respond well to gentle reminders to share and take turns.  The childminder has built strong relationships with parents, other early years professionals and schools children will move to. Parents are kept well informed of children's progress, through conversations and record sharing. Children benefit from a joined-up approach towards their learning and care needs.  All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder responds well to children's interests. She provides activities and resources that stimulate, engage and motivate children while they learn.  The childminder interacts well with children and effectively joins in with their chosen play, supporting each child at their own level.  The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. She has

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This provision is good

established close and secure relationships with the children she cares for. Children are very happy, content and settled in her company.  Children develop a very good understanding of safety procedures and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not ambitious enough to raise her knowledge and skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not always obtain enough information about what children know and can do when they first start, to help plan their learning fully from the outset.

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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

 implement professional development plans that increase the potential to raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level  gain more detailed information about what children can already do when they join the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources available.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, suitability checks and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during a range of activities.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard to address the weaknesses raised from her last inspection. For example, she has completed safeguarding training and updated her knowledge and understanding. The childminder now takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and other environments that the children use to keep them safe and secure. The childminder monitors and tracks children's development across all areas of learning and any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed. Partnerships with parents are good. They receive a daily summary about their child's progress. Parents are complimentary about the care that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes observations and assessments of children and identifies the next steps in their learning. The childminder gives children time and space to explore at their own individual pace and to develop independence to try things for themselves. She interacts well with children during play and praises their efforts and achievements. Children develop good literacy skills. They have a keen interest in books and listen attentively to stories. They have fun using all of their sensory skills to explore the inside of a pumpkin, as they scoop it out ready to carve. They are fully engaged in this activity and talk about the feel of the seeds and the pulp.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close relationships with the childminder and are relaxed in her care. They have access to a wide range of stimulating and good quality toys and equipment that supports their development in all areas. The childminder makes good use of the local community to broaden children's learning experiences. For example, they enjoy outings to the park, enabling them to experience and use larger apparatus to help develop their physical skills. They have fun at the library at the rattle, roll and rhyme group, where they learn to socialise with others. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well, for example, by providing nutritious food and plenty of opportunities for children to have fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, settled, confident and engaged in their play. They develop positive attitudes and skills that will help them as they move on to pre-school and school. Children's communication and social skills are effectively supported. The childminder maintains an ongoing dialogue with the children, this helps build their developing vocabulary as they play. Children learn about counting, shapes, colours and sizes through discussion during everyday activities. Younger children readily use crayons to make marks. Children develop their self-care skills and learn to put their shoes and coats on for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447201 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058523 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am 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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Telephone number

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