Childminder EY444306

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 6 December 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the information needed to carry out all the necessary checks to ensure that all those who have regular contact with children are suitable to do so.  The childminder has not 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 yet to be achieved.  On occasions, the childminder does not always use her good teaching practice to enable children to become or remain deeply involved in activities.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides very good support to help children learn to form positive relationships with others. She helps them learn to recognise feelings and emotions and understand and follow the rules she and her assistant consistently promote.  Children develop a sense of belonging very quickly and form secure and warm attachments with the childminder and her assistant.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder makes immediate use of information obtained from parents to support children's development from when they first start. She continually exchanges information with them about their children's ongoing progress.  The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She provides tailored support to successfully narrow gaps in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with the necessary information to enable them to carry out the required checks to ensure that any persons who have regular contact with children are suitable to do so. 11/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 find more innovative ways to gather and share information with all settings where children attend to enable a truly shared approach to children's learning  make the most of opportunities to enable children to concentrate and become deeply involved during planned activities.

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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, her assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  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 and her assistants.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not made sure that she always complies with requirements to provide Ofsted with information to enable suitability checks to be carried out on all individuals who work on the premises. However, children are never left unsupervised when anyone who has not been checked is present. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about current safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. Both she and the assistants attend courses and training which extend and refresh their knowledge about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder monitors the professional development of herself and her assistants. Furthermore, she gains the views of her assistants, parents and children to help shape and evaluate her services. The childminder and assistants work well together. They provide a rich and varied environment which supports children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well qualified and experienced childminder has high expectations of children's achievements. She has a very clear picture of children's capabilities and interests. She uses this to plan an environment that prompts children's curiosity and motivation to learn. For example, children are eager and enthusiastic to play outside and explore an attractively presented activity with toy cars. The childminder skilfully uses her good teaching skills to engage children in conversation and to encourage them to make marks in the textures. She uses very good questioning techniques to broaden children's vocabulary as they describe the marks they make. Babies and young children are provided with activities to help them develop their senses. Babies touch and taste edible textures, helping them develop confidence to explore new things. The childminder and her assistant offer good levels of guidance and encouragement to support children's learning. For

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

example, the assistant guides them carefully to count even higher numbers, in order to extend their mathematical learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They consistently and effectively promote children's good health. Children are provided with a healthy diet and learn about the benefits of healthy eating. Drinks are readily accessible for children, which keeps them hydrated. Younger children's sleep routines are fully respected. Children understand the importance of good hygiene routines. They wash their hands before mealtimes and after using the toilet and understand how these contribute to their good health. Resources inside and outside are easily accessible for children to use.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funded education, make good progress from their starting points in readiness for future learning, and for starting school. Children's mathematical and language development are good. Their literacy skills are supported extremely well. They show a very keen interest in books. Children develop their independence as they explore at their own pace and select the resources they wish to play with. Children are motivated, curious and active learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444306 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1060092 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder and one assistant hold an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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