Childminder EY498223

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 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 is well organised and has a professional approach to her work. She has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and ensures that she is meeting these at all times.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and settle quickly into her care. They enjoy the one-to-one attention and care that she is able to give them in this home-from-home environment.  Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided. They say that children make good progress while they are with the childminder and that they enjoy the variety of activities and outings that she provides for them.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children's developmental stages and how they learn. She uses this information to observe, assess and plan activities to support children's continued development, overall.  The childminder has forged good partnerships with other local settings that children

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This provision is good

attend. She finds out about any topics that are being covered and ensures that she gives children opportunities to develop their learning further while they are with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Distractions from radio programmes and music during teaching do not help children to build on their communication and language skills consistently.

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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

 reduce distractions and background noise to provide children with improved opportunities to develop their communication and language skills further during their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's records and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and toured the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. She ensures that the home is safe and secure for children and uses regular risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder reflects on the quality of her setting. She takes into account feedback from parents and children to develop and improve her practice. Children's progress is carefully monitored by the childminder to ensure that they are making good progress in their learning. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about children's development and discusses ways that they can support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She provides a wide range of toys and activities which motivates and interests children. Children confidently explore the environment and choose from these resources happily. The childminder plans a wide range of outings to local toddler groups and parks. This supports children's social and emotional development well. The childminder interacts very naturally with children. She sits on the floor with them as they play, encouraging and supporting their interests and exploration. Young children are fascinated to see how fast they can make a toy car race across the floor, repeating the activity with great enjoyment. The childminder provides commentary while they are playing, giving them lots of praise and encouragement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The house is warm and welcoming to children and they quickly feel at home. The childminder ensures that children have flexible settling-in procedures. This helps new children to become familiar with her quickly. She gets to know children and their families well before they start with her, so she can put into place arrangements to meet any requirements they have. Young children are beginning to understand the rules and boundaries of the setting and show good listening skills when the childminder explains that climbing on toys is not safe. The childminder regularly praises children, which helps to boost their sense of self-esteem and confidence. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and learn key skills in readiness for their move on to school. Young children learn how to feed themselves independently and take an interest in books, rhymes and songs. They communicate confidently with the childminder, using single words, sounds and gestures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498223 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1039571 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Colwick, Nottingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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