Childminder EY394143

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 11 February 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 has a good knowledge of children's individual learning needs. She makes accurate observations of children as they play and uses this information effectively to plan exciting activities which help them make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are effective in meeting children's needs. The childminder encourages parents to support their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder has established good links with other settings that children attend, to support continuity in children's learning and development.  Children show that they have formed good relationships with the childminder. They spontaneously cuddle up to her and look to her for help and comfort when needed.  Children behave very well. They play cooperatively together and show each other respect. They understand the routines of the day and the childminder's expectations.  The childminder and her assistant build on their teaching skills through a regular

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This provision is good

programme of professional development. This contributes to the good progress made by all children in readiness for their next stages in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children to learn about their local community and the wider world. She does not consistently help children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and other people to take their understanding 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

 extend opportunities for children to learn more about their local community and the world around them, and the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessments and records, and a range of other documentation. She discussed the children's development with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of parents and children who use her provision.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout 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 keeps up to date with current safeguarding practices. She has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe and how to report any concerns about a child in her care. Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They describe how the childminder provides their children with a safe, home-from-home environment. Parents report that their children are provided with lots of fun activities in the childminder's home and on outings. The childminder evaluates her provision well to continually improve. She keeps her knowledge regularly updated to assist her in continually improving her practice and outcomes for children. The childminder uses her policies, procedures and robust risk assessments to effectively support her in keeping children safe and healthy. She monitors her assistant's practice to ensure children receive good quality care and support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. She talks to them continually, describes what they are doing and introduces new words. The childminder skilfully develops other areas of learning as she reinforces simple counting. Children practise their throwing and catching skills. They move around the play areas confidently. Children show good levels of independence as they select their toys and make choices about their play activities. They develop early literacy skills as they show a keen interest in books and stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and they enjoy playing on the equipment at local parks or on small bikes in her garden. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to do things for themselves but are always on hand to help. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy regular outings where they learn to socialise with others. Children show understanding of good hygiene practice, such as when they wash their hands prior to eating snacks and lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, confident learners. They learn about creativity and expression of their ideas, through hands on activities where they thread cereals onto pipe cleaners. Young children show growing confidence as they explore their environment and investigate new experiences. They develop the necessary skills they need for the next stages in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394143 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1093903 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. 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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