Childminder EY498062

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment. She has established effective daily routines and exchanges all aspects of children's daily activities with parents, in order to promote good continuity of care.  Children benefit from an accessible learning environment, filled with a wide selection of good-quality resources. They learn to be confident in making choices and decisions about their play, and to become more independent in helping themselves.  Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and form positive relationships with the childminder. She displays a kind and caring approach to children. This helps to build children's confidence and successfully supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder is well organised. She effectively implements a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder gathers information from parents when children first start, this does not include enough information about children's prior skills and capabilities.  The childminder does not use her assessment of children's development as effectively as she could, to target teaching precisely and help children to make rapid progress.

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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 systems to gather even more detailed information from parents when children first start, to help plan precisely for their development from the outset  make better use of information gained from observation and assessment of children's learning, to target teaching more precisely and help children make the best possible progress.  ? ?  ? ?

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's welfare. This includes reporting any allegations about herself or her family, and identifying indicators that children may be at risk from extreme views or behaviours. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision and identifies ways to refine her practice. She accesses training to ensure her knowledge is up to date and her skills are improving. The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning. Overall, she assesses their development well and keeps parents informed about children's achievements and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of activities throughout the year, which helps children to learn about the world around them. She plans various topics and carefully introduces activities that link to these and extend children's learning. For example, children have lots of fun as they learn about bears. They listen carefully to stories, and enjoy linked sensory activities as they re-enact and recall story outcomes. They enjoy making their own pretend binoculars, and use these to search for imaginary and toy bears hidden in, and around, the environment. The childminder models new vocabulary and narrates children's play well. She encourages children to listen to sounds, look at various shapes, and she introduces counting as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes good health and safe hygiene practices. Children enjoy physical activity, and eat healthy snacks and meals. They know to wash their hands before they eat. Children have good opportunities to socialise and make friends. They go on regular visits and trips in the local community, where they join in various group activities with other children. The childminder ensures that she provides resources that meet the needs of all children. She reminds children to share and take turns as they play. Children understand this, as they play cooperatively and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-motivated in their play, and are keen to join in with planned activities. They are eager to look at books and make marks using different writing resources. They improve their dexterity by using different tools and implements. Children develop a positive awareness of early mathematical concepts, such as number and shape. The childminder offers high levels of praise and encouragement to children. This helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities. Children gain useful skills for future learning and in readiness for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498062 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1036706 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kirklington, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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