Nunn Sarah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 9 August 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder has a clear understanding how children learn through play. She makes sure children are challenged appropriately to ensure they consistently make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder monitors children's progress by completing good observations and assessments. She provides tailored support to successfully close any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder plans and provides activities and experiences that match children's interests and preferences effectively and fully support the next steps in their learning.  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.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder understands the importance of

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This provision is good

gathering useful information from parents when their child first starts with her. She continually exchanges information with them about their child's ongoing learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for babies to develop their sensory skills.

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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 babies to explore, investigate and develop their sensory skills.

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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 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.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses a wide range of training resources to extend and refresh her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and government guidance. She is alert to the signs and symptoms that could suggest children are at risk of harm. Children are closely supervised at all times, including when they are asleep, in order to keep them safe. Risk assessments are effective in order to ensure children play in areas which are safe and suitable. A range of effective policies and procedures is in place and underpins her good practice. The childminder is well organised. Records are maintained effectively and all meet requirements, such as children's attendance records. She reflects on her practice well. She talks to parents and reflects on the positive comments they make and takes any necessary action to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good and this helps children to become interested and engaged in a range of activities and experiences. This is well planned and suitably challenging for all children. The childminder quickly recognises what children are interested in, such as balls. Babies roll and throw the balls using good control of their muscles, which supports their physical development well. The childminder sits on the floor and skilfully guides the babies with clear instructions and actions. Babies copy and follow the childminder's simple instructions as they develop their communication and language skills. The childminder encourages parents to guide their child's learning at home effectively. She offers helpful advice and support and children benefit from this shared approach to their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very quickly and their emotional well-being is promoted effectively. They show confidence as they independently explore the toys and their surroundings. The childminder makes sure her home and toys are well organised. She ensures there is plenty of room for babies to safely move around. The childminder regularly attends community groups with the children. She uses these opportunities to extend their confidence and social skills. This helps them prepare for the next stage in their learning, such as pre- school or school. Children's good health is promoted very effectively. For example, the childminder talks to parents about the food they provide for their child to ensure this is healthy, well-balanced and age-appropriate.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their initial starting points. Children are happy, content and secure. They are developing good communication skills. For example, babies wiggle their arms and legs and smile and babble as they enjoy the good interaction between themselves and the childminder. Babies build with stacker cups. They develop their mathematical skills as they count each one with the childminder. Children gain the key skills they need to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101016 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1064253 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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