Childminder EY485101

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 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 caring and sensitive to the needs of children. She spends time with parents prior to children starting, gathering a wealth of information about their care needs and routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with her.  The childminder makes good use of both the indoor and outdoor environments. Children have a wide choice of resources, which helps to increase their independence.  The childminder consistently talks to the children, discussing what they have done and what they are doing. She reinforces specific words to clarify their language and help develop conversations. This supports children's language development well.  The childminder introduces children to early mathematical skills. She helps to increase their awareness of shapes, numbers and quantity during activities.  The childminder is a good role model, praising children regularly. She helps them to

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This provision is good

understand appropriate rules and boundaries. Children's behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain enough consistent, in-depth information from parents about what they know their children can do to aid her assessments and continually challenge them at a higher level.  The childminder has not fully developed a two-way flow of information between her and other settings that children attend, in order to provide better consistency in their learning and 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

 strengthen ways to help parents share more in-depth information about what they know their children can do and use this information to extend their child's learning and development  enhance links with other settings that children attend to ensure that comprehensive information is shared to support children's learning.

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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 aged over 16 years and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The experienced childminder has undertaken child protection training and keeps her knowledge current through regular updates. She has a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may cause her concern and is confident in local reporting procedures. The childminder implements risk assessments and a wide range of policies and procedures, which helps to provide a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder actively seeks the views of children and their families to help her reflect on how well she meets their needs. Parents give positive feedback in the questionnaires and are very happy with the progress their children make. They are complimentary about the quality of care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She effectively tracks children's progress and identifies areas where they may need additional support. The childminder plans activities to ensure children enjoy a variety of challenging experiences, which builds on their curiosity and addresses any gaps in children's learning. Children enjoy exploring and learning through their senses as they play with water and sand. Toddlers enjoy playing with a push-button toy, learning that when they press or turn the buttons, the toy lights up and plays music. Children post objects into containers and investigate how things fit together. Children benefit from a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children to local playgroups, where they are supported to develop their social skills and to develop their awareness of the local community. Children enjoy trips to parks and local places of interest. This helps to promote their physical development. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden. They are keen to try the wide variety of activities on offer. The childminder helps children to understand routines and know what is happening next. The childminder effectively nurtures children's physical well-being. She teaches them about good hygiene practices and provides healthy snacks and meals. Children approach her for cuddles as they need them, for example, when they are tired. Toddlers are gently reassured as they settle to sleep.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and are willing to have a go. Children learn to listen attentively and respond well to instructions. They enjoy making marks, singing rhymes and looking at books. Younger children repeat words heard, supporting their communication skills. They are developing skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485101 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1002746 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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. She lives in Bilsthorpe, Newark. The childminder 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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