Childminder EY449787

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 4 February 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 is very caring and positive with the children. She is attentive to their care needs and offers them affection and support when they need it. This contributes towards children developing good self-esteem and emotional security.  The childminder takes children out regularly to visit a wide range of local community groups. This helps to promote their social development and broaden their understanding of the diversity of the world around them.  The childminder uses her knowledge and skills of child development to promote children's learning. Arrangements for reviewing children's development are effective.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources and equipment that stimulates children's imagination and meets their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise or make the best use of planned activities to incorporate what she knows about children's individual learning and interests to help sustain their concentration and motivation to learn.  The childminder does not consistently support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start.  The childminder has not used a highly focused programme of professional development to raise 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

 review the organisation of planned activities to better meet children's interests and learning needs to help sustain their motivation and concentration  strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting  develop an ongoing programme of professional development to further raise the quality of teaching and the learning outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She is vigilant and identifies any ongoing potential risks that arise. She regularly teaches children strategies to help them keep themselves safe, such as how to manage steps safely. She has a good understanding of child protection issues. She understands how to identify any signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern regarding a child's safety or welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. This helps her to successfully plan changes and monitor the impact of what she does. Systems have been implemented to share information about most aspects of children's progress with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is keen to provide interesting experiences for children. For example, she helps to support their sensory skills. Children enjoy exploring sand, water, paint and chalk outdoors. Younger children enjoy making marks as they run toy car wheels in paint and use different size brushes to add colour to paper. The childminder encourages them to look at the patterns they have made and promotes their mathematical skills. She encourages them to draw different shapes and talks with them about size, colour and position. The childminder provides small-world toys and encourages children to be imaginative. She asks children questions to help them express their thoughts, using sentences to develop their speaking skills. The childminder makes effective use of daily events, such as snack, to help children learn. Children use child-safe knifes to spread hummus on their bread and talk confidently about what they are eating. Children are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

engaged and show suitable levels of interest in the activities provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children choose from accessible toys and equipment in the dedicated playroom. This contributes towards developing their independence and confidence. The childminder is a positive role model. Children relish the praise and encouragement the childminder gives them. They display positive behaviour that is appropriate to their age and develop respect for themselves and each other. Children are provided with daily opportunities to play outdoors, which helps to develop their understanding of the world around them. They go on regular outings and make good use of the local park to help develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well for their age and stage of development. They develop good communication and language skills and learn to express their needs. Children follow instructions well and have good opportunities to develop their early writing skills during their creative activities. They gain an awareness of the needs of others. Children learn how to share, take turns and behave well. They develop self-care skills and a knowledge of how to manage their hygiene effectively. Children develop a good range of skills, abilities and attitudes that helps prepare them well in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449787 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1066058 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Nottingham. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, term time only. 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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