Childminder EY417696

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 7 March 2014

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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 asks parents for feedback about her provision. She also reflects on her own practice and plans ways to develop and extend her services. This helps her to continually improve the outcomes for children.  The childminder plans a range of stimulating activities to engage and motivate children. She uses her knowledge and skills to promote children's learning in all areas of their development.  The childminder is passionate about her role. Children are cared for in a home-from- home environment. Children are well supported when they start in the setting and settle quickly. The childminder gathers information about children's care needs and follows home routines.  The childminder is effective in seeking early intervention for children when necessary. She develops strong partnerships with other professionals to promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder understands how to teach children about other people, places and

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This provision is good

communities beyond their own. She celebrates a range of festivals with children and encourages them to become aware of the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluation of teaching and her support for her assistant are not thorough enough to help them both develop an expert knowledge of teaching and learning that secures excellent outcomes for all children.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share ongoing details about their children's achievements at home.

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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

 strengthen the evaluation of teaching and professional development arrangements, in order to gain a highly developed knowledge of teaching and learning that increases the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children  explore ways to help parents share ongoing information about their children's learning at home and about what they know and can do.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She is aware of her responsibilities for protecting the children in her care. The childminder and her assistant understand the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. They supervise children well and monitor the environment to ensure that they are safe at all times. Parents state that they are very happy with the provision. They say that their children are making good progress and look forward to attending. The childminder has developed positive relationships with schools that children move on to. Children become familiar with the school environment and teachers when they accompany the childminder as she collects older children from the school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and this has a positive impact on children's learning. She observes children while they play. She uses these observations to make accurate assessments, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Children use their imaginations as they play with small-world characters and vehicles. The childminder gets on the floor and enthusiastically joins in with children's play to support their learning. Babies and toddlers delight in the noise that interactive toys make as they press the buttons. Children enjoy moulding play dough using their hands, rollers and cutters. The childminder models clear language and key words to children. She engages them in conversations, providing a narrative during play and responding to their babbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. They clearly have a good relationship with the childminder and her assistant. Children's behaviour is managed effectively by the childminder. She uses a calm and consistent approach and children are encouraged to share and take turns. The childminder teaches children how to adopt a healthy lifestyle and keep themselves safe. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities. They enjoy playing outside in the garden and visiting the park. Babies have ample space to exercise and develop their coordination. They use equipment to strengthen the muscles in their legs for walking and develop balance as they pull themselves up to stand and stretch to retrieve toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop essential skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children are confident, happy and motivated to learn. They are eager to explore and make independent choices in their play from the easily accessible resources. Children listen with growing attention to stories. Children sing number rhymes, explore shape and measure and count in everyday situations. Children communicate with growing confidence. They are developing good manners as they learn to take turns and share resources with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417696 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1077392 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 32

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in New Ollerton, Newark. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant.

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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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