Childminder EY358400

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 10 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 dedicated childminder has made very good progress in making the required improvements since her last inspection. All records of attendance are now kept. The childminder now evaluates her practice in order for her to move her provision forward.  The childminder knows the children she cares for exceptionally well. She forms very positive partnerships with parents and skilfully engages them in exchanging information about children's ongoing needs. The childminder ensures that these needs are constantly met.  The childminder has developed strong, trusting relationships with children. This helps them to feel safe and secure in her care and supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder supports children to gain their own awareness of culture and diversity. They learn about a variety of festivals to help them to extend their understanding of the wider world.  The childminder is well qualified and the quality of her teaching is good. Children

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This provision is good

behave well in the childminder's home. The childminder uses age-appropriate strategies to help them to understand the rules and boundaries she sets.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make best use of information gained from her assessments of children's learning when planning and organising activities so that they gain the most from the learning opportunities offered.  Children who prefer to play and learn outdoors are occasionally not given enough opportunities to explore and investigate.

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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 the most effective use of information gained from assessments of children's learning when planning and organising activities to help children to gain the most from the valuable learning experiences offered  enhance opportunities for children who prefer to play outside to develop their explorative and investigative skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from written references for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder promotes children's welfare well and is vigilant in protecting them from harm. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and is confident in following the procedures should she have any concerns. The childminder is very motivated and committed to providing a high-quality provision. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss different ways of working to enhance her own teaching practice. The childminder welcomes the views of parents to inform her self-evaluation. Parents are very positive about the care that she provides. The childminder shares information about children's progress with key staff from the other settings they attend. This enables her to work consistently on children's next steps in learning and promote continuity in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's learning and development are very well supported. The childminder is creative, enthusiastic and engaging. Children respond extremely well to planned activities, which are well organised and imaginative. They enjoy handling real fruit and vegetables as they play. Children cut them up and talk about how they look, feel and smell. They later use these to paint with. Children explore the paints and make their own colours. The childminder consistently encourages children to follow their own interests. Children remain engaged in activities for prolonged periods of time as a result. The childminder promotes mathematics well. She encourages the children to count and compare sizes as they build tall towers with the coloured cubes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's welfare and emotional development well. She ensures that children are given choices in their play and that they receive plenty of cuddles and attention. The childminder gathers important information about the children prior to them starting at the setting. She spends time settling children in and works closely with parents to share information about individual children's well-being to ensure she meets their needs fully. Children have daily opportunities to be out in the fresh air as they walk during the school and nursery runs. This helps them to be active and strengthens their understanding about keeping healthy. Children are provided with healthy home-cooked meals. The childminder is confident in following her policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm and the home is welcoming and secure. This helps children learn about keeping themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident, motivated and engaged. Children are independent in managing their own hygiene needs and making decisions. They help with tasks and routines. Children concentrate and listen and are eager to learn. They try new things willingly and become engrossed in their play. Children are developing a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358400 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1058357 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Carlton, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers 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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