Childminder EY456124

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 October 2017 21 May 2013

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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 provides a wide range of stimulating activities linked to children's interests. Children are engaged and motivated in their learning and they make good progress in their development.  The childminder supports the children in her care to form strong emotional bonds. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She makes learning fun and they laugh as they play together.  The childminder prioritises safety and supervises children closely. Her home is secure and daily checks of the environment help to ensure that risks to children are minimised.  Children show good levels of concentration and determination. They engage in activities for prolonged periods, are imaginative and think creatively. Children's communication and language development are promoted well. The childminder extends children's vocabulary at every opportunity.  Children behave well. They show good manners, take turns and are respectful. The

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This provision is good

childminder gives lots of praise and encouragement to boost their sense of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what their children can already do when they first start.  The current programme for professional development is not yet highly targeted on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start at the setting  extend the programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of 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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs which indicate that a child may be at risk of harm. She has clear procedures to follow so that any concerns about children's welfare can be acted on swiftly and decisively. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She gathers parents' views to help her identify areas to improve. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the services she provides. The childminder has addressed the recommendation raised at her last inspection. She has made her garden more child friendly so children can go and play outside in all weathers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in learning and address these through planned activities. Parents are very well informed of their children's progress and are supported to enhance and extend learning at home. The childminder knows what interests children and has resources readily available to support those interests. She reads to children with enthusiasm and encourages them to look at the pictures and explain what they think is happening. The children enjoy making characters from the story, using resources that are ready for them. Children count objects, such as pine cones, and when the childminder hides some under the leaves, the children know how many are left. Activities like this help the children's mathematical development. Children enjoy painting and mixing their own colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They show pride in their achievements and value the praise the childminder gives them. The childminder promotes healthy eating and offers children healthy choices, for instance, as they make their own pizza. Children have regular access to the outdoor environment. They ride on wheeled toys and play with sand in the childminder's garden. They visit local parks where they have further opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. The childminder knows children well and recognises their needs. She is warm and nurturing and provides them with lots of cuddles and affection. Children benefit from outings in the local community and attending social groups. This helps them to meet new people and learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They show interest in the wide range of activities provided. Children are enthusiastic and listen to the childminder's instructions as they determinedly complete small tasks. They quickly grow in confidence and acquire a desire to investigate and explore. Children are independent and successfully manage a number of tasks without support. For example, they put their shoes and coats on ready to go outside to play, wash their hands and help to prepare their own lunch. Children gain positive attitudes to learning and are eager to take on challenges. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456124 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1066492 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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