Childminder 252430

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2016 18 March 2013

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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 extremely hard working and demonstrates a dedicated approach to her work. A strong focus on her continued professional development ensures that the quality of her teaching is consistent. The childminder keeps up to date with all changes in legislation very effectively.  The childminder gets to know children well. She plans a wide range of activities which supports them to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported. The childminder has gone to great lengths to teach herself a number of words and phrases in a new language, so that she can effectively support children's good progress.  Children settle happily in their play. They forge strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.  Partnerships with parents are very well established. Parents say that the childminder is

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This provision is good

particularly good at communication. She regularly shares photographs with them of their children enjoying their day and taking part in planned activities. This helps them to feel that they are not missing out on time with their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some planned activities, children do not have enough opportunities to explore freely and to build on their existing skills. Sometimes, she completes tasks for children rather than encouraging them to try first for themselves.  Assessments of children's learning are not always monitored accurately enough to plan activities which consistently build on their more rapid progress.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to build on their skills and manage even more tasks by themselves  make even better use of information gained from observations and assessments to plan challenging experiences that help children make more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows when she should be concerned about a child and who to contact, in order to make a referral. The childminder has completed training to help extend her knowledge of how to support children who may be exposed to views and behaviours that may put them at risk of harm. The childminder supervises children vigilantly. She checks the areas that children have access to and ensures that they are safe and suitable. The childminder reflects on her practice. She attends regular network meetings with other early years professionals. This supports her good practice and helps her to identify any areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder understands how children learn. She sits with children and joins in with their play. She provides a wide range of interesting activities for children to enjoy. For example, children enjoy imitating real life, looking after their dolls and teddy bears. They pretend to feed them and put them to bed. The childminder shows children how to pat the doll's back to wind them before they sleep. She talks to children as they play and provides commentary to aid their imagination and role-play skills. The childminder places a good focus on children's communication and language skills. She repeats clear words back to younger children who are just beginning to learn to talk. She uses a combination of French and English words to support children who speak both languages. The childminder recognises when children are ready to move on to another activity and encourages them to choose a different toy or resource.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment that the childminder provides for children is very well resourced and attractively laid out for children. There is a large garden area where children enjoy spotting local wildlife, such as squirrels and bugs. Children have access to the outdoor area in all weathers. The childminder is a good role model for children and reminds them to use good manners. Children behave well and respond to her gentle reminders to share and take turns with resources. The childminder praises children when they are kind and thoughtful to their friends. This helps to support children's emotional well-being and self- confidence. The childminder encourages children's physical health effectively. She provides regular opportunities for children to run, climb and slide in the well-resourced outdoor area.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports them to gain a variety of different skills in preparation for the move on to school and pre-school. Children demonstrate good concentration skills as they listen to and act out a story using small props. They develop good coordination as they complete a variety of puzzles and games. Children's imagination is developing well as they play with dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252430 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1063821 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Toton, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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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