Heath Julie Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2017 27 April 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 childminder gives high priority to supporting children's speech and communication skills. She engages with children skilfully, modelling conversation and introducing new vocabulary. Children are encouraged to repeat words back to the childminder and become confident communicators.  Overall, the childminder has a considerable amount of experience and a very good understanding of how children learn. She provides fun and interesting activities which, together with her good teaching skills, enable all children to develop a pleasure in learning and make good progress.  The childminder works closely with parents. They share information daily, helping to support children's well-being, learning and development. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. Toys and resources are easily accessible to children and they make choices about their own play.

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This provision is good

 Children have formed good emotional attachments with the childminder. They are happy, confident and settled in her care. The childminder ensures settling-in procedures are tailored to each individual child to support them with their move from home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for assessment and planning are not as effective as possible in delivering highly challenging activities.

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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

 develop systems for assessment and planning even further to ensure highly challenging learning experiences that help children make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views of the service provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She knows what action she must take if she is worried about the welfare of a child. The childminder has a good awareness of how to risk assess the environment to support children's safety in her home and on outings. The childminder has attended training to keep her knowledge of child protection issues and first aid up to date. The childminder has formed effective partnerships with local schools and nurseries. They share information about children's progress, helping to provide a consistent approach that supports their learning effectively. Systems for self-evaluation are effective in identifying areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a genuine interest in children's exploration. She sensitively joins in with children's play, actively listening to them and supporting their ideas. Children have fun as they develop their imaginations by creating models with play dough. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She repeats what children have said to her to support them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. She listens carefully when children's speech is unclear. This helps them to know that the childminder values what they have to say, building their self-esteem. She joins in with children's chosen play and supports the development of their small-muscle skills as well as enabling them to explore sensory experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills, helping equip them well for their future learning. Children confidently make choices about their play and what fruit they would like to eat at snack time. The childminder offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children, helping to support their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrates good manners and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing with each other. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with the childminder. They learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252835 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1090324 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 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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