Childminder EY387215

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 4 December 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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of stimulating activities and maintains children's interest so that they enjoy their learning experiences. Children make good progress in their development.  Children's behaviour is good. They consistently follow instructions to share and take turns. They learn to engage well with other children and play harmoniously together.  The childminder evaluates her provision and practice, to continually improve outcomes for children and families, taking into account their views and opinions.  The childminder cares for children and supports their well-being effectively. She is very caring in her interactions with children and knows them and their families well. Children have fun, develop good levels of self-esteem and are keen to explore and learn.  Children's communication and language skills develop well. The childminder makes

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This provision is good

good use of conversations and questions to challenge children in their learning.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills. She takes children on a wide range of outings that helps them to learn about the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to learn about people from other cultures and with differing abilities.  The childminder does not find out as much as she can from parents about what their children already know and can do before they start, to enable her to plan thoroughly and build on their learning right from the start.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn about people with differing abilities and from other cultures, and support their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others  gather more detailed information about the skills and abilities that children already have when they first start, and use this information to quickly plan for each child's 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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector considered 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 has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child, to protect their welfare. She assesses play areas to ensure they are safe and teaches children how to manage their safety during play. Rigorous monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to note any weaker areas in children's learning. She takes prompt action to address these. The childminder shares regular information with parents, such as her assessments of their child's progress, to help them support their child's learning at home. She also meets with other childminders and uses various media to gather ideas and share thoughts on good practice. Comments from parents are very complimentary about the care and service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages younger children to develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. For example, she counts with children and helps them to learn about size. Children have positive attitudes towards learning. They engage well in activities, such as singing and playing musical instruments. Children have fun designing their own cards and are proud of their achievements. They enjoy experimenting with different materials, such as finding out what happens when they mix glue and paint. Children delight in dressing up and use their imaginative skills as they act out characters they are dressed as. The childminder helps children to develop an interest in books. She asks children to choose their favourite books, encourages them to handle books with care and reads to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good social skills. The childminder works well with the other settings children attend to support children's development and provide continuity in their care. Children have good opportunities to be physically active and learn about managing risks while they play in the childminder's garden and at the local park and woods. They are encouraged to learn about healthy eating and are offered a variety of healthy meals. Children receive lots of praise, which supports their feelings of self-worth and confidence in their own abilities. All children learn to follow good hygiene procedures. For example, they learn the importance of handwashing and blowing their nose.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a secure set of skills in preparation for their future learning. They develop good independence, such as learning to dress themselves. Older children develop their early literacy skills in preparation for the move on to school. Children learn about the natural world. For example, they explore local woodlands together. Children develop a can-do attitude and are keen to take part in new experiences alongside their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387215 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1104897 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Retford, Nottinghamshire. She operates Monday and Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, and Tuesday from 8am to 5pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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