Childminder EY387989

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2017 30 March 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 make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses effective systems for observing and assessing children's next steps. She knows the children well and meets their individual needs effectively.  The childminder provides a calm environment where children feel safe and secure in her company. Children have built close attachments with the childminder. They are happy, confident and well behaved.  The childminder works exceptionally hard to teach children about how to be kind and accepting of others. They regularly visit people and places in the local community. Children learn that they are unique and feel valued.  The childminder has built good partnerships with parents and carers. Parents comment about how happy they are with the care provided by the childminder.  The childminder adopts a professional and friendly approach and is well organised. She continuously makes enhancements to her service to improve the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share sufficiently detailed information with other settings that children attend to ensure the very best consistency in children's learning.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about their children's prior knowledge and development, to support her in identifying children's starting points.

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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

 share more detailed information with other settings that children attend to provide an even more consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development  extend information gathering from parents to include children's prior knowledge and skills when they start at the setting to help plan for their next steps in learning.

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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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and she implements her detailed policies and procedures very effectively. Daily risk assessments are completed by the childminder to help minimise hazards to children. The childminder is dedicated to meeting the needs of children who attend. She is very well motivated and keeps her knowledge up to date and has systems in place to enhance her provision. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children regularly to help tailor the provision to children's needs. She monitors children's progress to identify and act upon any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthused and engaged in a varied range of activities that supports their play and learning well. The childminder notices the activities children particularly enjoy and builds on these. She identifies ways to challenge and extend their learning further. For babies, she provides a basket of interesting items that they can handle and explore. They snuggle into her as she feeds them their bottles, demonstrating that they feel comfortable and safe with her. The childminder plays with the children and the older children enjoy playing games and building with the plastic bricks. She supports children's communication and language skills well. The childminder talks to them constantly as they interact together to help them think and learn. She also uses phonics to help children learn to recognise letters and sounds they represent. The childminder helps children to develop a positive awareness of diversity and respect for any differences from others, as well respect

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a clear priority on promoting children's emotional well-being. She is attentive to their care needs and requests and is flexible in her approach. The childminder is a positive role model who helps children to learn how to behave and interact with others. This helps children to become self-assured. From a young age, children learn how to wash their hands and enjoy nutritional meals and snacks. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. Outings into the community help children to learn about the world around them. Children freely explore the environment and independently choose from the range of toys and activities on offer.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies are inquisitive and active learners. Older children demonstrate growing independence. Children begin to show a keen interest in the natural world. For example, they are currently growing their own fruit and vegetables. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387989 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1093717 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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