Childminder EY470410

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2017 15 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 effectively minimises risks to children. She creates a safe environment where children can explore freely indoors and outdoors.  The childminder shares information about children's development with schools they move on to, supporting consistency in their learning. She takes children to special events at the school where, for example, children get to know their new surroundings and people who will care for them.  The childminder helps children to develop their social skills. For example, she takes them to toddler groups to play and mix with other children.  The childminder works well in partnership with other agencies to promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder helps children to manage risks and to learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to children about road safety when walking in the street.  The childminder helps children to develop a love of books. For example, she reads

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This provision is good

them stories based on their interests of dinosaurs. The childminder uses a wide range of tones and variations in her voice for the different characters. This helps children to maintain their attention and develop good listening skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's learning in the setting or to continue their good progress at home.

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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

 provide more opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's learning in the setting and at home.

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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 observation of an activities with the childminder.  The inspector held 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has attended child protection training and knows her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder promotes children's safety when they travel in her vehicle. For example, she checks children's weight and height to ensure they are provided with suitable safety equipment. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's medical and dietary requirements and promotes children's good health. She provides parents with a written summary of their child's learning and development between the ages of two and three years. The childminder ensures that this is completed in readiness for their check with the health visitor, promoting consistency in their development. The childminder extends her knowledge of childcare and shares good practice with other childminders. This helps her to identify improvements and to increase the range of experiences she offers children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder records her observations and assessments of children's learning and uses these to identify what children need to learn next. She offers children adult-led activities and also allows them time to explore the toys and resources available to develop their own interests. Children are motivated and make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their confidence when using physically challenging equipment. For example, the childminder encourages children to walk across beams suspended off the ground when wearing a harness. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, when she blows up a balloon she asks children if it is 'small' or 'big'. Children recognise the difference between the two sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence. She helps them to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene routines. For example, she provides children with a step to reach the sink to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement as they play which helps to boost their self-esteem. Children behave well and demonstrate that they feel safe and are emotionally secure. They move freely around the childminder's home and know what is expected of them. Children learn to manage risks. For example, the childminder talks to them about using scissors safely when they cut paper.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring different textures. For example, they mix flour and water together to make a paste. They add paper and attach it to a balloon. Children demonstrate their understanding that print carries meaning. For example, they point to writing on a balloon and tell visitors that it spells 'Halloween'. Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress in their speaking skills. Children learn key skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470410 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1102847 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Calverton, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday 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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Telephone number

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