Childminder EY487341

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 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 well-qualified childminder is ambitious for the children in her care to achieve well. She provides a warm and caring environment. Procedures to evaluate the provision are effective.  The childminder is a positive role model and interacts well with children, who respond to her warmly. Children are well behaved and understand the boundaries in place. They are polite and learning to share and be patient as they wait their turn.  Children are well prepared for their next stage in development, including school. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder values the partnerships with parents. She offers good opportunities for them to share information about children's well-being and learning. The childminder has daily discussions with parents and shares detailed information about their child's progress. They speak very highly of the childminder and the provision she provides.

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This provision is good

 The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of her environment and in preparation for outings. This helps to ensure children's safety effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information that the childminder gathers from parents when a child begins to attend is not focused precisely enough on children's learning.  At times, the childminder does not share detailed information with other settings that children attend to help ensure even better consistency in children's learning.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start to help plan for their good progress from the outset  share more detailed information with other settings that children attend to help provide an even more consistent approach to supporting children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and possible signs that a child's welfare may be at risk. She is confident that she can implement the correct procedures should she have a cause for concern. The childminder makes sure she complies with the legal requirements. She maintains her ratios and does not leave minded children alone at any time. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and providing the best for children. For example, she attends further training and gathers the views of parents to guide her self- evaluation. The childminder observes children to track their progress and promptly identifies any gaps in learning. Parents receive a wealth of information that helps them to understand the childminder's role and responsibilities and what to expect for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are comfortable and happy to explore. The childminder plans activities to enhance children's development successfully, using their interests and next steps of learning effectively. She shares with parents what activities they can carry out to support children's learning and development at home. The childminder is enthusiastic and interacts very well with children as they play. For example, they enjoy making cards for a new baby and they have discussions about their cards. Children write their own words in their cards. The childminder uses a phonics board to help children with their literacy skills. Children play a game together and demonstrate that they know the rules of the game. For example, they know they have not had to cheat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show increasing confidence. They happily choose toys and activities according to their interests. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, they visit the local park and attend a gymnastic group for more physical challenge. The childminder understands the importance of a healthy diet and offers a range of healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. She promotes children's understanding of good hygiene procedures and healthy lifestyles effectively. The childminder supports children's independence well. For example, she encourages them to put on and take off their own coats and shoes and they know where these items belong.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Given children's starting points, they progress well. Children develop good social skills and play cooperatively with one another. They learn to share and be kind to each other. Children use their imagination in various role-play scenarios. They are active learners who are confident speakers and good listeners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487341 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1008046 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 4 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 Carrington, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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