Childminder EY492800

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 is committed to her role. She is passionate about providing a safe and effective service for children and their families. For example, she has recently completed a very wide range of child protection training. The childminder has an in- depth knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding procedures she must follow to ensure children's welfare and safety are assured.  The childminder promotes children's personal and social development very effectively. Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy her company. They have formed very positive attachments to the childminder.  The childminder works very closely with parents. She shares information with them in a variety of ways to ensure they are involved in their child's learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She effectively uses her observations of children's play to plan a wide range of activities and

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This provision is good

experiences which enables their good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make the best use of teaching strategies that help to build on children's emerging speaking skills.  The childminder does not use the self-evaluation process highly effectively to help her quickly identify the priorities for improvement that will have the most impact on children's learning.

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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

 focus support to help children begin to use word endings and learn how to pronounce words correctly, to enhance their emerging speaking skills  use the self-evaluation process more effectively, to actively identify ways to improve teaching to the highest levels possible.

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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 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 of 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 gives the utmost priority to children's safety and welfare. She supervises children closely and completes thorough risk assessments on areas that they access. Furthermore, she helps children to learn about the risks involved in their own play. For example, she talks to them about why it is important to tidy the away the toys so that they do not trip over them and hurt themselves. The childminder takes into account of the views of parents and children to help her reflect on the service she provides. Parents speak positively about the childminder and praise the flexibility of her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that encourage children to explore and extend their learning. For example, children feel the different textures of objects and materials. They use their imagination effectively as they use play dough to create pretend food and share it with adults. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching and engages children well. She helps them to listen and concentrate during picture card games. The childminder actively involves parents in their child's learning. For example, she has set up story sacks for children to take home. She makes sure these link to activities that the children have shown an interest in while in her care, so that their learning is continued at home. The childminder helps children to solve simple problems and enhances their mathematical development. For example, she asks them questions and gives them time to work out how to join toy fencing together to keep small-world farm animals inside a pen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands the importance of gathering as much information as possible from parents about their child when they first start. This helps the childminder to plan activities that are based on what children know and can do. As a result, children settle quickly into her care. The children benefit from a homely and stimulating learning environment. The childminder provides a good range of activities that interests children and motivates them to learn. Children behave very well and play cooperatively as they learn to share toys and take turns. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to be independent from a young age, such as during self-care routines. They wash their hands after using the potty and dress themselves. Children's health is promoted well. For example, they spend time outside in the fresh air and they develop their physical skills, such as during activities within the forest.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are developing the necessary skills for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children are confident and active learners and they are keen to try new activities. They make independent choices about their preferred play. The childminder takes children to local community activities to help develop their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492800 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1024208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates during term time only from 7am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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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