Childminder 252543

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2017 7 January 2015

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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 are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents contribute information about what children know and can do, and are aware of the activities children take part in so they can extend their learning at home.  The childminder skilfully supports and encourages children's independence in activities and care routines. Children feel proud to achieve things by themselves.  Children have trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They easily approach her for support and enjoy her relaxed manner. Children play confidently, enjoy their learning and make good progress in their development.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She calmly and

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This provision is good

consistently supports children to understand the nature of acceptable behaviour. She praises children's efforts, promoting their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not see a wide range of text in a variety of different contexts to support the development of their early literacy skills to the highest level.  The childminder's professional development is not yet targeted at strengthening her practice so that it reaches an outstanding 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

 provide more opportunities for children to regularly see a wider variety of printed words in different situations and contexts in order to support their developing literacy skills  make the most of professional development opportunities that further enhance practice and support children's rapid progress.

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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 evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very experienced and continually strives to provide a high-quality provision that meets the individual needs of the children and their families. This has a positive impact on the overall provision and the good outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to raise concerns about children's welfare and safety. She is aware of the process to follow regarding local child protection procedures. The childminder ensures children in her care are safe. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home and garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe through discussing safety with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge of children's next steps in learning to adapt activities. She is skilled in providing lots of opportunities for children to develop their vocabulary and understanding of new words. She uses a combination of single words and short sentences during activities, while maintaining good eye contact and pausing for an appropriate time, allowing children time to respond. The childminder understands how young children learn. She skilfully reshapes activities in order to introduce all areas of learning. For example, during craft activities she introduces early literacy and children's knowledge of the world around them. Children concentrate and are eager to join in. Children enjoy attending other play opportunities and experiences within the community. This helps them to recognise and respect each other's differences and promote a healthy attitude towards diversity. The childminder promotes children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

independence and problem-solving skills well as she encourages them to safely work out solutions to problems they may encounter. This encourages them to be independent learners and prepares them well as they move on to the next stage in their education.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. Children confidently make choices about their play, which also supports their independence. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners, and helps children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points. Children's confidence is growing and they are eager to try things out for themselves, acquiring key skills to support their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252543 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1090316 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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