Childminder EY371650

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 18 June 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 provides a stimulating environment for children, indoors and outdoors. Children are motivated and keen to explore the activities on offer. They quickly become engaged in their play.  The childminder gathers detailed information from parents to develop her understanding of each child. She works closely with parents to ensure her practice reflects children's care routines at home.  The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to develop social skills, such as sharing with each other. The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour. She sets age-appropriate rules and boundaries and children behave well.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares detailed information about children's development and promotes continuity of care and learning.  The childminder supports children's learning about diversity with regard to different

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This provision is good

traditions, families and communities beyond their own experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of observations and tracking to quickly identify children's emerging learning needs.  The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not sufficiently focused on raising her knowledge and skills to the highest level.

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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

 make better use of observations and tracking to provide greater challenge and build even more on children's learning to help them make rapid progress  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, in order to improve knowledge and raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the teaching that took place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. She is clear about the actions to take if there is an allegation made against her. The childminder uses risk assessments to help keep the setting safe and secure, reducing dangers and hazards for children. The childminder's evaluation of her provision takes into consideration the views of parents and children. She continuously makes improvements to her setting, in order to improve the outcomes for children in her care. Parents share positive views about the quality of the childminder's provision. They comment that children are settled, have fun and make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's mathematical knowledge is well supported. The childminder reinforces colours, shapes and counting through activities that the children enjoy. Children are encouraged to play cooperatively and to develop their imaginations. They engage in imaginative role play, enthusiastically pretending to be doctors. Children's interest in books is fostered well by the childminder. They independently select their favourite books to look at. Babies are eager to explore their environment and communicate well through gestures and babbling. They begin to develop their physical skills as they crawl and pull themselves up on furniture. They enjoy investigating a push-button toy, learning that when they press or turn the buttons, the toy lights up and plays music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a comprehensive settling-in process. She encourages parents to visit with their children before they start. Children are given time to develop a relationship with her and to become accustomed to new surroundings and routines. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem as she praises their positive behaviour, efforts and achievements. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy foods. Children develop an awareness of routines, such as washing their hands, to support their physical health. They have many opportunities to be physically active as they play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They communicate confidently with their peers and adults and enjoy singing and joining in with the actions to songs. Children develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about the possible dangers of too many toys scattered around the playroom floor. Children are becoming independent and enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small, age-appropriate tasks. They eagerly help the childminder tidy the toys away. Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners who are developing the skills and attitudes needed for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371650 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1065150 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Gedling, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, 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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