Childminder 252562

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 29 April 2015

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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 regularly observes children and accurately tracks their development. She plans a range of activities and extends child-initiated play, which effectively supports children's next steps in learning.  The childminder provides a truly home-from-home environment where children flourish and thrive. She offers an abundance of comfort, support and reassurance to children, as and when they require this throughout their day.  The childminder offers a wide range of resources that are easily accessible for children and supports their learning across the seven areas.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She promotes positive behaviour in a range of effective ways. Children understand the rules and boundaries that are in place and their behaviour is good.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents on entry, to establish a more accurate overview of what children already know and can do when they first start.  Although children have access to a range of toys and equipment, they have fewer opportunities to explore different materials and textures.

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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

 gather more detailed initial information from parents to establish what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next, to help them make the best possible progress they can from the start  extend opportunities for children to explore a rich variety of textures and materials.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good range of policies that she uses well to help keep children safe. She is aware of the various types and signs of abuse. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about the children's welfare. She attends required training and holds a current first-aid qualification. She can clearly describe the procedure she would follow should a child have an accident while in her care. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when making changes to her practice to help raise outcomes for children. She regularly checks the progress that children make. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She considers risks both inside her home and for the outings that she undertakes with the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses fun and effective teaching strategies to capture children's interest and extend their play and ideas. The childminder uses the information from her observations successfully to plan for the children's next stage in learning. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to help engage them in their play. She promotes children's physical skills well. For example, young children experiment with pulling themselves to a standing position with the childminder close by providing reassurance. The childminder builds on children's communication and language skills well. For instance, as they are playing with stacking cubes, she provides a running commentary of what they are doing to effectively model language. The childminder is skilled at providing opportunities to count and talk about shapes and size in everyday activities. For example, while changing young children's nappies, she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

automatically counts the poppers on their clothing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to form secure emotional attachments. She knows children very well and responds effectively to their needs. For example, she readily recognises when children become tired and provides a calm and relaxing environment to help soothe them off to sleep. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities that helps to promote children's good health. For example, older children have the opportunity to play football and group games in the garden. Young children cooperate well with caregiving experiences, such as nappy changing routines. Older children enjoy carrying out simple tasks to develop greater independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are developing the skills needed to support them in their move on to nursery. Babies and younger children show a desire to explore freely and independently. They are clearly happy and communicate their excitement during familiar routines and when finding buttons to push on familiar toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252562 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1090317 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 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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