Childminder EY359597

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2017 2 May 2017

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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 has worked closely with local authority advisers as part of her drive to improve the quality of provision. She has addressed all of the issues raised at the last inspection. The childminder has introduced systems to monitor and assess children's development and completes the development checks required for children aged between two and three years.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children have strong positive attachments with the childminder and show how they feel safe and secure in her home.  Children enjoy regular outings in the local community and benefit from attending childminding groups. These experiences are used to help extend children's confidence and social skills.  The childminder helps children to embrace, value and respect similarities and differences in themselves and others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to further enhance her programme of professional development in order to extend her knowledge to a higher level.  The childminder does not make the most of gaining information from parents about what they know their children can do on a continual basis to 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

 enrich the programme of professional development to help extend knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level  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 the 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 over 16 years old and evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments and daily checks on the indoor and outdoor areas. This helps her to quickly identify any potential hazards and minimise risks to children. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder evaluates the service that she provides. She successfully identifies the things that she does well and where she needs to make further improvements. Parents give positive feedback 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 provides a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities that reflects children's interests and learning needs. Children make choices about what they play with. They enjoy writing shopping lists and handling real money as they buy items from the role-play shop. The childminder is skilled at interacting with children while they play. She asks thought-provoking questions that challenge children's thinking, communication and language skills. Children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder. For example, after listening to a story about a hungry caterpillar they eagerly join in with a creative activity, excitedly using paints and a range of materials to make butterflies. The childminder's monitoring of children's progress means that she can quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour very positively. She gives children praise and encouragement which raises their self-esteem. Children learn to be kind and considerate and have good manners. The childminder effectively nurtures children's physical well-being. Children benefit from regular outdoor play in the fresh air. They enjoy regular trips to local parks and activities in the garden. These help children to develop their physical skills and understanding about taking risks as they play. For example, how to minimise trip hazards when they use toys on the floor. The childminder teaches them about good hygiene practices and she encourages children to eat healthy food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and are willing to have a go. Children enjoy making marks and looking at books. They listen attentively and respond well to instructions. Children use early mathematical skills as they play, showing an awareness of shapes, numbers and size. They are developing skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359597 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1099462 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Ruddington, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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