Childminder EY473611

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 19 August 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 shows dedication and has a professional approach to her work. She has a very good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The childminder reflects on her own practice well and identifies areas where she would like to develop further. Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a formal qualification to enhance her skills.  The childminder plans innovative activities for children which challenge their abilities and keep them engaged for long periods.  Children benefit from regular outings to toddler groups, parks and other places of interest. They enjoy their time socialising with other children of a similar age and this supports them to be ready for the move on to school.  Children build strong relationships with the childminder and her family. They settle in quickly and with ease. The childminder works well alongside parents to support

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This provision is good

children's good progress in all areas of their learning.  Parents are very complimentary about the care that the childminder provides. They say that she fills their children's lives with, 'Fun, education and imagination', and that 'The quality of care is excellent'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use assessment precisely enough to ensure planning for children's next steps in learning is consistently effective.

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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

 ensure assessments of children's learning are consistently accurate to help plan even more effectively for the next steps in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the house.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact in the event of being concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her service well. She gathers feedback from parents and children to ensure that she considers everyone's opinions. The childminder makes excellent use of professional development, such as online and face-to- face training to help her continually improve her knowledge and skills. She has recently introduced forest school sessions to provide children with exciting opportunities to explore the natural world and take age-appropriate risks in the fresh air.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child development. She monitors children's progress and provides them with a wide range of activities to engage them in their learning. Children enjoy an activity designed to boost their small-physical skills. They concentrate intently while posting objects into a box with tweezers. The childminder offers constant praise and reassurance which supports children's confidence to 'have a go'. The childminder listens carefully to what children say and repeats back the correct pronunciation of words to help extend their vocabulary. The childminder builds strong partnerships with the local school and pre-school. She shares information about children's achievements. These relationships help to provide continuity for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder interacts in a warm and gentle manner with children and they demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to use good manners and to be kind to one another. Children enjoy plenty of time outdoors in the childminder's well-resourced garden, as well as on regular trips to the local woods. Children thoroughly enjoy the wide range of home-cooked, healthy meals that the childminder provides for them. Children have many opportunities to learn about communities and cultures beyond their own experience. The childminder provides an eclectic range of toys and resources which she has gathered from different places around the world. Children enjoy learning about the different countries from which they originate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and concentrate well on their chosen activities. They show pride in their achievements and are willing to try new challenges and learn new skills. Children behave well and understand the boundaries and the childminder's expectations. Children make good progress in their learning in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473611 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1105700 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Carlton, Nottingham. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for 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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