Childminder EY458068

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 2 December 2016

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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 made significant progress to improve her practice and provision since the last inspection. She has worked effectively with the local authority to develop her understanding of the early years foundation stage. Her teaching and procedures for safeguarding children have been strengthened.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder accurately assesses children's learning and uses the information she gathers to help her plan effectively for their developmental next steps. She knows the children well and has a good understanding of their individual needs and abilities.  The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment. She is caring and affectionate towards the children. The childminder is very attentive to their care needs and routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company.  The childminder has developed a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour.

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This provision is good

Children are supported to understand their own feelings and emotions and are encouraged to recognise how their behaviour affects others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make sure that the environment and resources are organised in a way which supports children's independent learning as well as possible.  The childminder's strategies for supporting parents to guide their children's learning at home are not entirely successful.

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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

 review the organisation of the environment and resources to better support children's independent learning  work more closely with parents to help them further support their children's learning and progress at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day of the inspection.  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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures all required documentation is well organised and available for inspection. Medication records and prior written consent to administer any medicine to children are in place. Written summaries of children's development between the ages of two and three years are produced and shared with parents. The childminder has devised new systems to reflect on her practice. She has further developed her knowledge through her own research and by attending training. Future targets have been set to continue her professional development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly completes training in safeguarding to renew her knowledge of child protection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy, settled and develop a positive attitude to learning. The childminder skilfully follows children's lead and recognises that young children can quickly change their preferences. When this happens, she provides children with interactive toys and treasure boxes. She sings songs with them to engage and motivate them further. The childminder helps young children make sense of their surroundings. She provides a running commentary as children play, introduces new words and points out things of interest. Children develop their physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination. Younger children are supported to develop their walking skills and learn to feed themselves. Older children have opportunities to paint, draw and use wipe-clean boards in readiness for early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and happy. Younger children confidently explore their surroundings, knowing the childminder is close by to give them a reassuring cuddle should they need it. Children benefit from outings and attend local groups where the childminder makes sure they have regular opportunities to mix and socialise with others. Children work together to agree conduct for playing together. This helps children learn how to treat each other with respect and kindness. Children follow good daily routines which help to support their understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported and motivated to learn. They show fascination and remain engaged in activities for a significant period of time given their age. Outdoors, they learn to be physically active and enjoy exploring and investigating. They become increasingly independent as they learn to manage their own personal care needs. Children gain confidence in their abilities and develop the skills needed for their move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458068 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1080014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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