Childminder EY481645

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2017 Not applicable

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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 knows the children very well and gathers information from parents about their child's care and learning when they first start. She uses this information to provide a tailored approach to help children settle and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder regularly observes children and accurately tracks their development. She plans a range of challenging activities and extends child-initiated play, supporting children's next steps in learning effectively.  The childminder has created a warm and welcoming home environment. She offers a wide range of resources that is easily accessible for children and they readily make choices about what they want to play with.  Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to the children about her expectations for behaviour and why they are important.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make

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This provision is good

improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to think about and solve problems.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner who evaluates her practice to improve the quality of her provision. However, she has not yet targeted her professional development plans on raising the quality of teaching to a higher 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

 strengthen questioning techniques and help children to develop their problem-solving skills and think through their ideas  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that develops an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector discussed the childminder's assessment of children's learning, risk assessments and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of child protection. She has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has developed effective systems for tracking children's progress. Any gaps in children's development are swiftly identified and the childminder works with parents and other professionals to ensure that these are quickly closed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-organised environment which helps enhance children's independence and confidence as they choose what to play with. They see words and numbers around the home, which helps support early reading and number recognition. The childminder uses her good teaching skills to successfully support children to achieve well. The childminder adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress as they concentrate and are eager to join in. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She provides parents with a written summary to share with their child's health visitor. This enables parents to be involved in their child's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form extremely close attachments with the childminder. She is warm and caring in her approach, which helps children develop a sense of belonging and supports their emotional well-being. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills, which helps equip them well for their future learning. Children enjoy lots of opportunities to be active and develop their growing physical skills. The childminder teaches children good health and hygiene practices. She successfully supports children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them why it is important to sit properly on the chairs so they do not hurt themselves. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups where they play with other children. These visits help to develop their social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They develop a good relationship with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. They are supported to acquire good self-care skills, such as putting on their own shoes. As a result, children are gaining the key skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481645 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 988139 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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