Childminder 252259

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2017 5 May 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

 The experienced and well-qualified childminder tracks children's progress closely. She uses her observations and assessments of children's play to effectively plan stimulating activities to support their interests and development.  The childminder provides a well-resourced and child-centred environment for children. Children show good levels of independence. They are confident and select the toys of their choice when they are inside and outside.  The childminder extends her professional development well. She attends regular training, researches on the internet and reads childcare publications. She uses the knowledge gained to effectively implement new skills in her practice. Children receive high-quality care and learning.  Children are happy, settled and thoroughly enjoy the childminder's company. The childminder fosters children's well-being very effectively.  The childminder works effectively to exchange and share information with parents and

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This provision is good

other early years settings where children attend. She actively promotes a consistent shared approach to children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not quickly recognise when to help children pronounce words correctly, to support their already good language skills further.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to place items and objects in order and sequence, to enhance their mathematical development further.

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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

 quickly identify when children need help to pronounce words correctly, to further support their already good language skills  provide further opportunities for children to place items and objects in order and sequence, to extend their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She is aware of the duty to protect children from extreme views and ideas. The childminder completes robust risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children. She supervises children closely to make sure they are safe. The childminder reflects regularly on the service she provides. She actively seeks the views of parents and uses her observations of children to make improvements. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She makes sure the activities and experiences she provides for them effectively support their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about the children well to challenge them effectively in their learning. She has a good knowledge of their needs. The childminder plans activities building on children's interests and what they need to learn next. For example, children make marks on different surfaces. She helps them to hold tools correctly, such as tweezers and pencils, to develop their small muscles to enhance their early writing skills. The childminder asks children a good range of questions to help them think about and share their ideas. She gives them plenty of time to think and respond. Children talk about the toy trains and how they are now 'all in a traffic jam'. They share their ideas about how they are going to stop the trains from being 'stuck together'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The relationships between the childminder and children are very good. The childminder promotes children's emotional security very well and they have a good sense of belonging. For example, the childminder praises children when they help tidy away the toys and when they are polite and courteous. The childminder helps children to learn to share toys and take turns. For example, during lotto games, children learn to be patient and wait their turn to pick up picture cards. Children develop their large-muscle skills well while they exercise in the fresh air. They particularly enjoy tipping water and filling jugs, demonstrating good coordination and muscle control. Children learn about road safety to help them keep safe when they walk with the childminder to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the necessary skills for their future learning and school. For example, children attend to their own personal care. Children are motivated in their play and want to have a go. They enjoy looking at books and talk about the characters with the childminder. Children count objects confidently. The childminder takes children out and about in the local community. Children learn to develop their social skills and play with other children of a similar age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252259 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1090307 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Retford. She operates all year round from 8am 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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