Childminder EY302648

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 10 April 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

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses many ways to share and exchange information with parents to keep them updated about their child's progress in their learning and development.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to settle into her care. She plans activities that build on their interests and is attentive to their personal and individual needs.  The childminder tracks children's progress closely. She uses her observations of children's play effectively to make clear and precise assessments of where children are in their learning and development.  The childminder helps children to be ready for the next stage in their development and for their eventual move on to school. She plans daily activities to build on the skills that children need, such as self-care routines and learning to count and recognise letters.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make contact with some early years settings that children also attend to share information and consistently support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to further her professional development and extend her knowledge and teaching skills to a higher 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

 establish more effective partnership working with all other settings that children attend, to support continuity in their learning and development  explore more opportunities for continuous professional development to help improve teaching skills further and enhance children's learning and outcomes.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living and working on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder.  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 has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures she must follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has completed recent child protection training to broaden her knowledge regarding wider aspects of safeguarding. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her make improvements to her provision. For example, recently children requested some new toys and the childminder purchased these to build on their interests and enjoyment. The childminder maintains an accurate overview of her assistant's practice to ensure consistency in the support for children's welfare and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She has an accurate overview of the progress that children make from their starting points. The childminder actively involves parents in their children's learning. She provides them with ideas and suggestions to help them continue their child's learning at home. The childminder effectively builds on children's interests. For example, she ensures that their favourite toys are easily accessible to them and encourages them to make choices in their play. The childminder interacts with children well. She asks them questions and gives them time to think and respond, such as during a lotto game. Children match the lotto cards and name the objects on the pictures. They become deeply involved in the activity and show good levels of concentration. Children learn to take turns and be patient.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported very well. Children are happy and settled and form warm and secure attachments to the childminder. They are well behaved. The childminder praises children for their achievements and helps them to understand that sometimes, during games, they may not always win. Children's good health is promoted well. They know to wash their hands after using the toilet and before mealtimes. Furthermore, children have good opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills and be active. They regularly help the childminder take her dog for a walk and spend time in the local park to use larger and more challenging climbing apparatus. Children have good opportunities to learn about their local community and develop their social skills. They regularly visit the local library to sing songs with children of a similar age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children ask questions and are curious and motivated in their play. They show good levels of independence and are active learners. Children make marks on paper and are beginning to form recognisable letters from their name. They handle books carefully. Children confidently name an impressive range of colours for their age. They problem solve with construction activities and work out where best to place bricks to make objects. All children develop the skills needed for their future learning very well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302648 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1102006 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Awsworth, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, 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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