Childminder EY258067

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 1 February 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 made improvements to her knowledge of how to support children to make good progress in their learning. She plans activities that follow children's interests and provide challenge for their next steps in learning.  The childminder plans trips out to places, such as the library, local parks and shops, so that children have opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them.  The childminder uses a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She uses effective strategies to help them learn how to share and take turns.  The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements and helps them develop confidence to try new things.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments. This helps her identify and minimise potential hazards so that children are able to play safely in their surroundings.  The childminder uses an effective evaluation process to identify areas for improvement.

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This provision is good

She seeks views from parents and children to help with this process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to make marks in order to help develop their early writing or drawing abilities.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings children attend are not fully successful. She has not established an effective two-way flow of information about children's learning and development, in order to achieve consistency between settings.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to make marks and write for a purpose during their play in order to further develop their early writing and drawing abilities  develop more effective ways to share information about children's progress with other early years settings that children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living at the premises.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk in the local environment. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to promote children's welfare and protect them from harm. She knows how to contact relevant agencies if she has a concern. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures to underpin her practice. She updates these regularly and shares them with parents. The childminder shows a commitment to continually developing her knowledge. She meets with other childminders and accesses training to help develop best practice and further support children in her care. The childminder monitors children's progress to help her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of age-appropriate toys and resources. Since her last inspection she has evaluated the organisation of the play area. This is now less cluttered and resources are stored at a level so that children can make choices about their play. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she sings number songs with the children and they count objects together. Children explore their natural environment. The childminder takes them on a walk in the local community and uses this experience to provide some good quality teaching. She weaves mathematical language into the activity as the children compare the sizes of leaves they find. In addition, children develop their vocabulary, using words such as spikey and smooth. The childminder encourages children's thinking and problem-solving skills well. For example, she talks to children on their level and asks them questions to help them

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves healthy and they show good awareness of the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to support their physical well-being. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves and others safe. Children show concern for living things. For example, they show consideration to a dog as they walk past sensitively, being careful not to scare it. Children have high self-esteem and form strong bonds with the calm and caring childminder. The childminder encourages children well and praises their achievements, for example, when they cut up the banana on their own. Children are emotionally secure and ready for their next stage in learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills for the next stage in their development and the move on to school. They communicate confidently, for example, as they share their excitement about their upcoming birthdays. Children develop independence skills, such as managing their own hygiene and attending to their own personal care. Children develop their imagination as they think about what the animals in the fields are going to do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258067 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058207 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2016

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Telephone number

This childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. She operates between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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