Childminder EY402356

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2017 23 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

 Teaching is purposeful and very responsive to children's individual needs. Children are well prepared for their move on to school and make good progress in their learning.  Children's behaviour is good. They learn to share and take turns. The childminder praises them frequently to build on their confidence and self-esteem. She sets a good example, such as through her gentle and considerate manner towards children.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures they are kept very well informed about every aspect of their child's day. She talks to them daily and shares with them what their children have achieved.  The childminder clearly demonstrates her passion and enthusiasm for her role. She is a reflective practitioner, striving to offer a high-quality service to children and families.  Children's understanding of the world is promoted well. They grow and care for fruit and vegetables. Children learn about different cultures and traditions within the local

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use information gained from assessments to prioritise when planning for children's next steps in learning. As a result, children do not always make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about their children's prior 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

 use information from assessment even more rigorously to prioritise and plan for children's next steps in learning so they make the best possible progress  extend information gathering from parents, particularly to include children's prior knowledge and skills when they first start at the setting, in order 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 knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern and the wider issues surrounding child protection. She is vigilant about children's safety and regularly risk assesses the house. Children are always supervised and the play environment is safe and secure. The childminder is suitably qualified and accesses relevant training. This helps her to build on her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents, which she values. Parents are extremely happy with the childminder's care, commitment and quality of service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of resources and activities, and she engages with children very well. She easily gets down to their level and plays with them. For example, she has a scooter race with the children, who get excited as they win. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. She regularly reviews their development to check that they are making good progress. The childminder helps them to make links between different experiences and nurtures their imaginative role play very well. For example, children get very engrossed as they pretend to make a cake and put it in the oven. During play and activities, she builds on children's early mathematical skills. For example, children are eager to take part in games where they have to count and name the different shapes. The childminder effectively models language to talk about colour, quantity, size and position.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home, where children are happy and at ease. Children are very confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure with the childminder. She prepares a range of nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks for children to enjoy. Children follow good health and hygiene routines. They grow fruit and vegetables, and learn about healthy eating. The childminder ensures that children have plenty of opportunity to be physically active, such as in the well-resourced outdoor area. They enjoy visits to local parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and achieve in line with typical expectations for their ages. They become engrossed in self-chosen activities, such as pretend play with dolls. They bathe them, take them for walks and feed them. Children make decisions about their play, persevere with tasks and concentrate intently. Children show pride in their achievements. They are eager to listen to stories. Children then sit and retell themselves the story. This helps to develop their early reading skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402356 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1094119 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Bakersfield, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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Telephone number

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