Quinn, Carolyn Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2018 6 November 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 well-qualified childminder regularly monitors the progress children make in their learning. She uses this information to plan activities that support what each child needs to learn next. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress during their time in the setting.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children develop good social skills. They are polite and the childminder encourages them to use good manners. Children behave well.  Children have many opportunities to visit places of interest in the local environment. For example, they visit local parks, the library and the museum. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of nature, people and communities.  The childminder works closely with other early years professionals. This benefits children because they receive a consistent approach to their care, teaching and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered all the possible ways to include the views of parents in her good evaluations of practice to enhance the quality of service to a higher level.  The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about what children can do when they first start.

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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

 devise methods for reflection that include the views of parents to identify further areas for development and raise the quality of the setting to the highest level  gather more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and invited her to complete a joint evaluation of an activity.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of what to do if she were to have any concerns related to a child's welfare. She ensures children's safety, for example, by checking all toys, resources and her home regularly to reduce the risk of accident. The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress and works closely with them to help support children's learning and development at home. Parents are very happy with the care and learning opportunities the childminder provides. The childminder values professional development. She meets with other childminders to share good practice and attends training frequently to update her knowledge of child development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children seek the childminder out to share in their fun. They engage in new sensory activities alongside her and grow in confidence to explore beyond their comfort zones. Children use their creative skills as they have fun exploring the jelly, mixing different coloured paints, finding hidden toy insects in the spaghetti and making objects with the dough. The childminder supports mathematical skills well. For instance, children securely count objects as they play. The childminder teaches children mathematical concepts effectively, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. She also supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder questions children effectively and gives them time to think and respond

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close bonds with the childminder and enjoy involving her in their play. They settle quickly in the homely, welcoming environment and she meets all their needs very well. For example, the childminder ensures babies receive lots of one-to-one attention throughout the day and offers them regular cuddles. The childminder praises and encourages children in their play to help them persevere and make independent choices. Children are calm and relaxed. They have healthy routines, such as daily fresh air and exercise, and benefit from nutritious snacks. The childminder helps children learn how to manage their own safety and develop a sense of responsibility. For instance, they tidy away toys to prevent someone tripping on them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and talkative. They learn to share and take turns as they play with resources and other children. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They concentrate well and persevere with tasks. Children follow instructions and listen to the childminder. Younger children show a curiosity in how things work. For example, they turn, slide and press parts of toys to make different sounds understanding that their movements cause an effect. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317045 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1104422 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She operates from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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