Childminder EY484616

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 is committed to providing a good quality service for children and their families. Highly comprehensive and very well-organised records and documentation underpin her good practice.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation to reflect on many areas of her provision. She listens to the views of parents and children to help her to identify where she can continue to build on her provision further.  The childminder's teaching and interactions are good. Children have good opportunities to explore, investigate and develop their own ideas in their play.  The childminder knows children well and offers a homely, caring and nurturing environment. This helps children to feel relaxed and safe to engage in new experiences.  Good partnership working with other settings that children attend means there is a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use information she gains from children's assessments well enough to plan highly challenging experiences, to help the most able children to make rapid progress.  The childminder does not always successfully engage all parents in sharing information that helps promote a more collaborative approach to children's development.

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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

 make better use of the assessments of children's learning to plan even more precisely for the most able children and assist them to reach the highest levels of attainment  strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years old and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear on what steps to take to report any concerns she may have about the welfare of children. Regular risk assessments are used to identify and minimise any potential hazards, helping to ensure her home is safe and the premises is secure. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe. The childminder practises what to do in an emergency with children. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She attends relevant training and regularly researches new ideas for activities. This has helped her to keep abreast of changes to early years legislation. Written comments from parents are positive and indicate that their children enjoy being with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder interacts well with children and joins in effectively with their chosen play. She successfully supports their communication and language, adapting her language to support children's understanding. She repeats back what children say and extends their vocabulary. Young children enjoy playing games identifying their different body parts. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and helps them to make links between words and actions. Children learn about how to care for living things. They enjoy planting and growing flowers and vegetables. They have fun exploring with their senses. They have opportunities to use tools, such as spoons, scoops, buckets and watering cans as they delight in playing in the mud kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is passionate about promoting children's healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritionally balanced meals and actively encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's well-equipped garden and at local parks. The childminder helps children to develop social skills and learn to respect similarities and differences. Children attend a range of groups in the local area. This provide them with opportunities to socialise with other adults and children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. They are eager to explore and try new things. Children confidently make independent choices from a wide range of stimulating resources and activities. They show a keen interest in number, colour and enjoy matching and sorting objects. Children's physical skills are developing well. They make marks using a variety of tools and media. Children are happy, sociable and are learning how to be independent according to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484616 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1003951 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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