Childminder EY491986

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 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 evaluates her provision well. She requests written feedback from parents and reflects on this as part of her self-evaluation process. She uses this information to set priorities for improvement. Parents speak highly of the service the childminder provides and the progress their children make.  The childminder provides a well-planned learning environment with activities that interest children. Children are eager to play and explore. They enjoy using a variety of resources that supports their interests and play ideas well.  The childminder has very good settling-in procedures in place for when children first start. This helps children to feel secure and develop confidence. Children form very close bonds with the childminder. They are settled, relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. Children of all ages thrive in this warm and welcoming environment.  The childminder is a good role model and offers gentle age-appropriate reminders to

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This provision is good

help children to understand how to respect the environment and equipment that they use. Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise to offer increased challenge to extend children's learning even further.  The childminder does not consistently support parents to guide their child's learning at home.

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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

 provide children with more challenge during activities to extend their learning even further  give parents information about what their children need to learn next so that their learning can be more successfully guided at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge about how to keep children safe. She implements rigorous policies and procedures to help protect children and she supervises them vigilantly at all times. The childminder has completed appropriate training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, to help her care for children safely. The childminder attends regular meetings with other childminders. She uses these opportunities to help her keep up to date with the changes in legislation and childcare practice. This helps to improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows the children she cares for well. She regularly observes their progress, assesses their development and identifies next steps in their learning. The childminder provides a variety of resources so that children can practise their manipulative skills in different ways. Children enjoy hammering pegs into a pumpkin. The childminder gives children time to work things out for themselves and offers support where needed. Children are creative and imaginative, proudly showing the childminder hedgehogs they have made from play dough and pasta. The childminder shows an interest in what children have to say, encouraging them to use their emerging language confidently. She has established effective links with other local settings, such as the local pre-school and school, to support consistency in children's care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children take part in regular physical exercise, such as outings to the local park. They enjoy riding wheeled toys and climbing on large equipment in the childminder's garden. The childminder serves children a range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. She encourages them to follow good hygiene routines. Children wash their hands after playing outdoors and before eating. Children have good opportunities to explore the local community. These opportunities help children to develop their social skills and learn about the wider world beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Older children learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become independent, putting on their shoes and coats for outdoor play. Children develop early writing skills. They eagerly make marks with chalks and pens. Children's early mathematical skills are emerging well. They are beginning to count, sort and match. They recognise and name colours and shapes as they play. Toddlers are beginning to use simple words and gestures confidently to express their needs and wants. They learn early technology skills, operating toys by pushing buttons and finding out how things work. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491986 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1022845 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 5

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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 Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except 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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