Childminder EY446757

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2016 29 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 is highly committed to making continual improvements. She has a clear vision for her professional development. She effectively updates her knowledge and skills in order to improve the outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder obtains information from parents to help determine children's starting points. She continually exchanges information with them about their child's ongoing learning and development.  The childminder provides a warm, calm and friendly environment for children and they display very close attachments to her. She is very attentive to children's personal needs and routines. As a result, children are very settled and happy.  The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She delivers consistent teaching skills. Her observation and assessment of children's learning and development are precise. As a result, she plans and provides activities and experiences that effectively

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This provision is good

match children's interests and preferences, and fully supports the next steps in their learning.  Babies' sensory development is promoted well. The childminder effectively uses a wide range of natural materials to entice babies to explore and investigate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make the best use of activities and resources outside, in order to continue and fully support children's learning and play.

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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

 organise activities and resources outside even more effectively, in order to continually and fully support children's learning when they are outdoors.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of all those living or working on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has refreshed her training and knows to follow the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder is alert to the signs and symptoms that could suggest children are at risk of harm. She successfully updates her knowledge and understanding of current issues and legislation that have a direct impact on safeguarding children. She promotes children's safety and welfare effectively. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. This includes acting on feedback from parents and carers. She also reflects on how well children make progress and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder has established a highly successful two-way flow of information with other settings children attend. This means that a fully collaborative approach to children's learning is achieved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder understands how children learn. She has high expectations of children's achievements. Activities and experiences are well planned and suitably challenging. The childminder provides an environment that is rich with language where babies babble to express their enjoyment. She effectively supports children to develop their vocabulary and pronounce words correctly. For example, when engaging with babies she models language, repeats key words and uses simple questioning. As a result, babies mirror words and respond positively as they strengthen their speech and understanding. The childminder responds quickly to children's interests. For example, when children choose to play with the musical instruments the childminder sits on the floor and effectively supports them as they explore and make sounds. She provides them with time to have a go and experiment with different sounds by themselves. She intervenes to help

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children extend their learning by showing them how to make further sounds, using their fingers on the instruments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies settle very quickly and their emotional well-being is promoted effectively. Warm and positive relationships ensure they feel safe, secure and have a real sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They show confidence as they independently explore the toys and their surroundings. Children's good health is promoted very effectively. They have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors in the garden or on trips to local parks. The childminder promotes children's awareness of personal safety and risks well. Babies learn to negotiate slopes in the childminder's garden, in order to move around safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress from their initial starting points. They are motivated, curious and active learners. Babies are happy, content and secure. They are developing their physical skills as they move to reach toys of interest. They are confidently developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446757 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1060212 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Woodthorpe, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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