Childminder EY257360

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2017 4 April 2014

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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 places a sharp focus on children's communication and language development. She introduces children to a wide range of new words during their play and repeats words spoken to support their growing vocabulary.  Children show curiosity, enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoy the interesting activities on offer. The childminder provides clear demonstrations, instructions and questioning to help children learn. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The well-qualified childminder constantly reviews her practice. She seeks verbal feedback from parents and children about her service to further improve her already good-quality childcare.  Children learn how to behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. They enjoy their time with the childminder and become independent and confident.  Parents express good levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care and

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This provision is good

development. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's achievements and progress. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The sharing of information with other settings that children attend, is not yet fully effective in promoting continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder does not always make best use of information gathered from assessments of children's learning to plan and organise activities, so that they have the most valuable learning opportunities.

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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 partnership working with other settings that children attend  make the most effective use of information gathered from assessments of children's learning, to help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 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 evaluation of children's play 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do if she has concerns, to protect a child's welfare. She continually looks for ways to update her knowledge and training. For example, she plans to deepen her understanding of how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilites. The childminder carries out risk assessments in her home and on outings and is aware of risks to children within the wider society. She assesses children's progress routinely and identifies any gaps in learning carefully to plan support that helps children to catch up quickly. Parents receive regular summaries of their children's progress through secure electronic networking applications. The childminder has good partnerships with other professionals, such as physiotherapists and quality workers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's thinking skills are promoted effectively. The childminder provides opportunities for making marks and encourages sensory exploration. Children enjoy playing with resources, such as sand, water, coloured ice blocks and jelly. Toddlers show appropriate understanding and are beginning to say a range of single words. They hear the childminder sing and listen to nursery rhymes. Children are beginning to recall the melody of favourite rhymes. Younger children use good skills to successfully operate toys with simple mechanisms. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills. For example, she encourages children to talk about the pictures in books and explain what will happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm, responsive relationship with children. She is playful and children enjoy spending time with her. They are settled and happy, and seek her out for reassurance when needed. Children learn to care for the environment, for instance, they know to help tidy toys away when there are too many on the floor to play safely. Children begin to learn about the world around them when they go out for walks in the local area. They regularly visit toddler play sessions to mix with other children. Children's physical development is supported well. They practise their good dexterity and use of a variety of toys and tools. The childminder helps the children to understand about a healthy lifestyle. For example, children choose fruit at snack time and learn that drinking water prevents them from becoming thirsty on a hot day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop age-appropriate independence. They try hard to do things for themselves and are beginning to respond to the feelings of others. Children participate fully and enthusiastically in activities, and maintain good levels of concentration during play. The childminder encourages children to count, recognise initial letter sounds and develop an awareness of shapes. They are developing the skills they will need when they eventually start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257360 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1101923 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Carlton, Nottingham. She holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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