Childminder EY384511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 15 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

 Children feel at home with the experienced and dedicated childminder. She works well with parents to establish children's likes and interests before they start. Children settle quickly and easily into her care.  The childminder is well organised. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. They comment that the childminder is professional in her approach and easy to communicate with.  Children enjoy free access to a wide range of well-planned activities and resources. The childminder understands how children learn and plans age-appropriate activities based on children's interests.  The childminder takes children on regular outings and trips. She makes good use of local community initiatives, such as toddler groups and drop-in centres. This helps to promote children's confidence in new situations and develop their social skills.  The childminder shares information about children's progress and development with

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This provision is good

their parents. She gives them suggestions of activities which will help to further support their children's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help young children develop their speech and language skills more rapidly.  The childminder plans activities which interest and challenge children. However, sometimes she does not make the most of these planned activities to move children forward more quickly in their learning.

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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

 enhance the quality of teaching, in order to support children's speech and language skills to develop even more rapidly  make better use of planned activities to support children to make the very best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 children's records 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 written recommendations and feedback provided by them on the day of the inspection.

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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 is clear about what to do in the event of any concerns about children in her care. She carries out effective risk assessments to identify any potential hazards and provides a safe and secure environment for children to play in. The childminder is reflective of her practice. She has recently completed a number of online training courses in order to update her knowledge of new legislation. The childminder belongs to an online network group. She regularly shares good practice ideas with other childminders. She has found that this helps her confidence and supports her to improve her teaching skills. Parents are well informed about the childminder's role and responsibilities. She ensures they are able to review her policies and procedures at any time and provides them with information about the early years foundation stage.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully plans a wide range of activities for children to enjoy on a daily basis. She provides an excellent range of good quality resources and toys for children to choose from. Children thoroughly enjoy tipping, pouring and stirring dry pasta during a sensory play activity. The childminder provides a number of different tools and containers for children to experiment with. She talks to children as they play and gives them gentle encouragement and praise. Children demonstrate good understanding as the childminder asks them to choose the big spoon or the little spoon. The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning which she shares with parents. She monitors children's progress closely, in order to identify any gaps in children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They go to her for cuddles and reassurance when they feel unsure. Children enjoy taking responsibility for helping the childminder prepare and clear away activities. Even sweeping up becomes a fun game. The childminder prepares a range of home-cooked meals and snacks for children to enjoy. Children follow good health and hygiene routines. The childminder makes sure that children have plenty of opportunity to be physically active outdoors in the well-resourced outdoor area and at local parks and play areas. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to be polite and friendly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning such as school and pre- school. They are learning a wide range of skills and demonstrate enthusiasm for play and learning. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points and parents are very happy with their development since starting with the childminder. Children develop good levels of confidence and independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384511 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1065292 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, except for family holidays and 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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