Hatfield Denise Sandra

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2018 20 October 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 has a suitable understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She uses the knowledge gained from her formal qualification in childcare to influence her teaching practice. For example, she asks children a range of open-ended questions while they are playing in the sandpit.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They take part in a range of activities which she thoughtfully plans for them. For example, children enjoy filling, pouring and emptying a range of containers while playing with coloured water outside.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say that their children, 'Have made excellent progress' and that the childminder, 'Manages behaviour well'. The childminder shares regular learning information with them to support children's progress at home.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. They are confident to explore and

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This provision is good

investigate the environment around them, helping themselves to toys and resources which interest them. Children choose to spend a lot of their time outdoors in the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder carries out the progress check on children aged two years, the way that she records information about this does not clearly communicate any possible areas where a child may not be developing as typical for their age.  The childminder does not consistently use her assessments of children's development to help her identify and plan precisely for their next steps in learning to support them to make even greater 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

 strengthen the quality of the information recorded for the progress check carried out on children aged two years to clearly identify any areas where they may not be developing in line with typical expectations  use information from assessments to focus more precisely on children's next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection.  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 took account of the views of parents from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder adopts a professional approach to her work and all the required records and procedures are in place to help promote the welfare and safety of children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and any hazards to children are minimised. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and help her to reflect on her practice. She uses feedback from parents to help her to develop her service even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She interacts in a calm and friendly way with them. Children enjoy making marks in a sand tray with their fingers. The childminder models how to draw shapes and letters and children attempt to copy her. The childminder praises children and provides them with lots of encouragement as they learn, promoting their confidence. Children are motivated and interested in learning. They develop a variety of skills as the childminder plays alongside them. Overall, the childminder monitors children's achievements and shares these regularly with parents, keeping them updated on children's daily activities and progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She successfully teaches children how to respond to one another so that they learn respect, share resources and take turns well. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to benefit from fresh air and physical exercise. They enjoy playing in the garden and park. They also enjoy outings to local toddler groups and soft-play centres. These also support children's social and emotional development in readiness for school. Children thoroughly enjoy a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables for their snack times. The childminder talks to children about why fruit is a better choice than sweets. This supports children's growing understanding of healthy lifestyles well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and show that they feel settled and relaxed. They all make good progress in relation to their starting points and gain a wide range of useful skills that prepares them well for their future learning. They listen well and follow instructions, such as learning to tidy away resources before moving on to the next activity. They talk and communicate confidently with their friends and with the childminder. Children are confident to try new activities and 'have a go'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306871 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1104349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Carlton, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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