Childminder EY430477

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2017 14 January 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 knows the children's individual learning needs well. She effectively uses her observations and assessments to track children's progress in their learning and development. She plans activities to close any gaps she has identified in their learning.  The childminder uses her experience and knowledge of child development to support children's good progress effectively. She provides interesting activities to engage children in their play and extend their learning.  The childminder promotes children's health well. She helps them to understand why it is important to regularly wash their hands to stop germs from spreading. Children's good personal hygiene routines are well-embedded in practice.  Children display close attachments to the childminder. They settle quickly into her care and their emotional well-being is successfully supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder is over enthusiastic in her teaching and does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions.  The childminder does not make the best use of her systems to exchange information with parents and to encourage them to continue supporting their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for professional development to continually improve the quality of her practice and her teaching.

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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

 give children more time to respond to questions and promote their thinking skills  make better use of the systems used to exchange information with parents, and encourage them to continue to support their child's learning at home  explore ways to continually enrich skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching, and the outcomes for children to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable of the procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She has completed recent child protection training to ensure she is up to date with current guidance, such as protecting children from extreme views and ideas. The childminder understands the need to reflect on the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and children to make improvements in her practice. Parents' written comments are positive and say they value the service the childminder offers to them, and their children. All the required records are maintained successfully and she implements her policies effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder plans activities that build on children's interests and the next steps in their learning. She has a good understanding of child development and ensures the activities are interesting and meaningful to support children's progress well. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching. She helps children to develop and extend their language skills. For example, she introduces new words, such as 'swishy' and 'swoshy', and repeats the words for children to copy during story time. The childminder gently encourages children to 'have a go' and explore the resources linked to the story. Children become involved in the activity and develop their imagination skills well. They confidently handle small world figures to model the characters in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children quickly learn about what is expected of them. The childminder is a good role model and is clear and consistent in the messages she delivers to children. Minor disputes are dealt with quickly and calmly. Children learn to play together and respect each other's individual needs and differences. They develop their social skills well. The childminder takes them to play sessions in the local community to meet children of a similar age. She provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, such as running in the back garden and going on woodland walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate good levels of independence. For example, they recognise when they are thirsty and seek out their own drinks bottle. Children show curiosity and enjoy exploring the good range of toys. They confidently make their own choices in their play. They play cooperatively during role play, pretending to be doctors and patients. Children's mathematical and language skills are developing well. They name the colours of plates and cups at mealtimes, and count teddies in planned activities. Children particularly enjoy story time, they explore and handle the books by themselves. Overall, all children make good progress from their starting points across every area of learning. They are developing the necessary skills for the next stage of their learning, such as nursery, and for their eventual move onto school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430477 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1102333 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Forest Town, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 7am 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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