Childminder 252598

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2017 23 April 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

 The childminder establishes a positive partnership with other early years settings that children attend which helps to provide a united approach to supporting children.  Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say she is supportive and patient with the children. The childminder takes children out and about in the community to many different places to help them socialise.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy, settled and confident in her care. Children seek comfort and reassurance when needed and the childminder offers them lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to support children's emotional well-being and self-esteem.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder takes account of their individual interests, ages and abilities when planning activities. Children enjoy playing in the well-resourced environment, especially the outdoor play area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about their children's prior development to support her in identifying children's starting points and help her plan more accurately for their learning from the outset.  The childminder does not regularly involve the views of children and parents to help her further reflect on all areas of practice to help extend outcomes for children.

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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

 extend information gathering from parents, particularly to include children's prior knowledge and skills when they start at the setting, to help plan for their next steps in learning  enhance arrangements for self-evaluation to include the views of children and parents, to assist in identifying areas for further improvement.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare to the relevant authorities. She has kept herself up to date with wider issues of child protection, such as preventing children being drawn into unsafe situations. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments in the home and for all outings. The premises are secure and risks are minimised to ensure children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to address specific learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and accurately assesses their attainment and developmental needs. The childminder is qualified and this impacts positively on the provision for children. She uses a range of teaching strategies to meet children's individual learning styles. She provides activities and resources that capture children's curiosity and enthusiasm. Younger children practise their mark-making skills as they paint with water on the fence. Children make decisions about their learning and show confidence in their choices.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in the warm, welcoming and age-appropriate learning environment. They demonstrate warm relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring. This helps them to feel secure and confident. The childminder displays children's artwork, which helps to promote their sense of belonging. She helps children to recognise risks and begin to manage their own safety. Children enjoy daily opportunities to spend time in the well-resourced garden and benefit from being in the fresh air. They visit local parks and enjoy walks to school and in the community, helping to build their physical skills and confidence. The childminder develops children's understanding of diversity through a range of activities that teaches them about people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They develop good concentration skills and spend extended time playing with activities of their own choice. Children are confident to have a go and are proud of their accomplishments. They benefit from a wide range of exciting and challenging learning experiences. Children make good progress in their learning and development and are happy and eager to engage in activities. They are independent and develop secure friendships. Children are acquiring the skills necessary in preparation for nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252598 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1090318 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Calverton, Nottinghamshire. She operates her service all year round from 7am to 5.30pm. She works on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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