Childminder 252414

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2017 6 November 2014

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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 has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She ensures that she keeps up to date with any changes or updates to relevant legislation.  The childminder makes good use of self-reflection to identify areas for development. She is a member of a local network group and discusses good practice with other childminders to help her review and enhance her provision.  Children feel settled and at home with the childminder. They enjoy their play in her well-equipped home and garden. The childminder makes good use of local parks and wildlife areas to complement the activities she offers at home.  The childminder works together with parents to support children's learning and development. She shares regular assessments and details of their children's progress with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always prioritise her professional development so that it will have the most impact on her own knowledge and the outcomes for children.  The childminder does not consistently use information from assessments of children's progress to plan precisely enough for their individual learning so that they are highly challenged to make rapid progress from their starting points.

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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 professional development sharply on further improving knowledge and practice, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  make the very best use of assessments and plan more precisely so that all children are highly challenged, to promote their rapid progress and achievements in all aspects of their learning.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records and documents relating to the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing good-quality care for the children she looks after. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the different signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows whom to contact if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder ensures that the environment is safe and secure for children. Children are supervised effectively. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which underpins her good practice. She monitors children's learning to ensure that they are developing appropriately. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and shares this with their parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time outdoors. The childminder knows them well and plans activities for them to enjoy, based on their interests and general abilities. She is flexible in her approach and adapts her support to enable children to follow their own interests, particularly if activities do not go to plan. Children squeal with delight as they chase the childminder around a number of obstacles in the garden. She talks to them about whether they are running fast or slow. The childminder models how to climb over and negotiate some tyres and children follow her example, skilfully ascending and travelling over them. The childminder supports children's speech and language skills well. She sings nursery rhymes and songs and they enjoy joining in with the actions and words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers pertinent information from parents about children's prior learning to help her establish children's abilities from the start. Parents comment that their children are very happy with the childminder and cannot wait to spend time with her. The childminder helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. She ensures that children get regular physical exercise and provides a range of healthy snacks for children to enjoy. Children learn how to be independent. Even younger children are encouraged to find and put on their own coats and shoes before going outside to play. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go' at things, like doing up zips on their coats. She helps children to develop perseverance and they enjoy the praise she gives them when they finally achieve their goal.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development. They develop a number of skills which help to prepare them for school and their future learning. For instance, they are independent and resilient learners. Children are curious about the world around them; for example, they take great pleasure in spotting aeroplanes and helicopters in the sky.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252414 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1103305 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. She operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for 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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