Childminder EY500173

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 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 supports children's sense of self-esteem well. She praises children and encourages them to have a go at new activities and to keep trying. Children learn to have a can-do attitude and become resilient learners. They enjoy being congratulated for their achievements and demonstrate their feelings of pride and accomplishment as they smile at the childminder.  The childminder has formed positive relationships with parents. She gains their views through questionnaires, which makes them feel listened to and valued. Parents speak highly of the childminder.  The childminder's accurate assessments and tracking of children's development show that all children make good progress in their learning relative to their starting points. The childminder quickly identifies any weaker areas of children's development to support their continued good progress.  Children's safety is prioritised. The childminder's home is secure and daily checks of the

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This provision is good

environment help to ensure that any potential risks to children are minimised. Children play and learn in an environment that is safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not evaluate her practice consistently to help her identify and address areas to develop, to improve the provision and outcomes for children further.  Children do not have enough opportunities to explore their own cultures and those of others, or to understand similarities and differences between people in the wider world.

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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

 evaluate the provision consistently and use the information gained to target effective action that further improves the outcomes for children  extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of the wider world and maximise their understanding of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in letters read during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's methods of self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly attends training to update her knowledge around child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow to report child protection concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder has policies and procedures which help to underpin her practice. These are shared with parents and reviewed regularly to help ensure children are kept safe and secure. The childminder is dedicated to her role and committed to making improvements for children. She has built up a network of contacts with other childminders, which helps her to maintain good-quality teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. She completes observations and identifies appropriate next steps in learning for children to work towards. Information from observations is used to plan activities that excite and interest children. For example, children participate in a planned activity for significant periods. They enjoy filling and emptying cups with the cereal provided for them to explore. The childminder role models well during the activity and introduces lots of words to support children's growing understanding, such as the meanings of 'full' and 'empty'. This supports children's emerging understanding of mathematical language in a meaningful context. The childminder's purposeful planning means learning experiences effectively build on what children like and already know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop a sense of belonging and she supports their emotional well-being successfully. She is nurturing, caring and has a friendly personality. Children warm to her quickly, forming strong attachments, and they settle in their new environment with ease. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages children to use good manners and provides lots of opportunities for them to share and take turns. Children are offered a healthy and balanced diet, in partnership with parents. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They play in the garden and go to different toddler groups weekly. This also helps children to develop their social skills as they mix with different children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making consistently good progress from their starting points. Children develop their problem-solving skills, such as when they use trial and error to complete challenging jigsaw puzzles alongside the childminder. Their mathematical knowledge is extended as the childminder introduces counting and lots of mathematical language during everyday activities. Children learn the skills needed to be ready for their next stage in learning and for their eventual move on to school. They thoroughly enjoy their time spent with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500173 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1053077 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 4 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 Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The childminding service operates all year round from 7am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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