Childminder EY500364

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 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 warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible resources. Children make independent choices as they play. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder completes regular observations as children play. She uses information gained from these to assist her in tailoring her planning to focus clearly on what children need to learn next.  The childminder helps children to learn about nature and the world around them. For example, they feed the family's pet rabbits and watch them play in the garden.  Children are safe and behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model to children to help them learn how to behave appropriately. She uses a range of strategies, such as praise and explanation, to teach children to respect others.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and make improvements.

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This provision is good

She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes asks questions without giving children sufficient time to think, process their thoughts and respond.  The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start to help to plan challenging learning experiences from the outset.

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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

 give children more time to think through their ideas and work things out to help them respond to questions with greater success  gather more detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start, to help plan challenging learning experiences from the outset.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can describe with confidence the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows who to contact for further advice if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies, procedures and risk assessments in place. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder accesses training to ensure her knowledge is up to date and her skills are improving.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides resources and plans activities that are well matched to children's interests, and help them make good progress in their learning. Children access toys that encourage problem-solving skills. For example, children match the correct trains to different pictures, developing an understanding of similarities and differences. They are fascinated as they watch trains move along a track. The childminder adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children clear guidance and explanations to help them manage their behaviour. She reminds children to use good manners and supports them to respect the feelings of others, share and take turns. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides them with nutritious meals and daily opportunities to be physically active through outdoor play in the garden. The childminder encourages children to develop independence in their personal care and hygiene routines, such as washing their hands and putting away their shoes. She uses praise and encouragement well, building children's confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. They are supported to acquire self-care skills, such as helping to put on their own shoes before they go outside to play. They achieve well and reach good levels of development for their age range. Children show excitement and take pleasure in their learning. They are confident, sociable and play very well together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500364 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1052447 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 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 2016 and lives in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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