Childminder EY491002

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. Both the childminder and her assistant give verbal reassurance, smiles and lots of praise. They help children to form secure attachments and promote their sense of security and belonging.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. They give sensitive guidance about how to behave and set clear and consistent boundaries for children to follow. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns.  The environment is well laid out and resources are easily accessible to children. The childminder ensures that she offers plenty of choice for children to help to promote their independence. Children benefit from a stimulating environment.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder has worked hard to form positive relationships and to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder interacts well with children and joins in with their play, following their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take advantage of all opportunities to encourage children to further develop their spoken skills and learn new words rapidly.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to develop children's spoken communication skills and help children to learn new words.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and through written feedback provided.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she has implemented a rigorous induction procedure for her assistant, including safeguarding, to help keep children safe whilst in their care. The childminder is committed to professional development and is currently completing a level 3 qualification in early years. This is having a positive impact on her setting and helping to strengthen her teaching practice. The childminder evaluates her practice to identify areas for further development. She has devised an action plan to help improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play. She considers children's individual needs and interests and effectively provides a wide range of stimulating activities to suit these. She completes detailed observations of the children and assesses their progress to plan for what they need to learn next across all areas. She skilfully builds on what children already know. Children enjoy building towers out of bricks and they concentrate for significant periods of time. Children develop their physical skills, for instance, as they build towers, connect train tracks and have the freedom to explore the garden. The childminder weaves in lots of opportunities to support children to make friendships as she plans activities that encourage them to work together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure and well settled. They have formed strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant, and frequently go to them for reassurance and cuddles. The childminder uses risk assessments and regular safety checks to help keep children extremely safe when in her care. Children have daily access to the outdoors. They have opportunities to learn about caring for animals. They help the childminder to brush her dogs and learn about being kind through first-hand experiences. Children are provided with a range of healthy snacks and meals. They are offered frequent drinks to keep them hydrated. Children's health and well-being are promoted well. The childminder and her assistant praise children's achievements and teach them to persevere and try out new activities. Children are confident and becoming resilient learners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are starting to develop the skills and attributes needed for their next stage in learning. They make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children's mathematical knowledge is extended, for instance, as the childminder encourages them to count and use mathematical language during everyday activities. Children learn how to socialise and make friends. For example, the childminder takes them to different groups to mix with other children. The childminder uses her good links with other settings and the local school to help prepare children for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491002 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1022660 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Beeston, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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