Childminder EY467980

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 10 July 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

 Children have developed close relationships with the childminder. She is caring and kind in her approach and helps to foster children's confidence and emotional well-being successfully.  The well-qualified childminder regularly monitors the progress that children make. She uses this information to plan activities that support what children need to learn next. Children make good progress during their time in the setting.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder frequently shares detailed information about children's learning with parents, so they can work well together to support consistent experiences.  The childminder has good partnerships with other settings that children attend and professionals. She shares information about children's next steps in learning to help to support children's progress and development.  Children develop very successful language skills. The childminder helps them to express

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This provision is good

themselves and increases the range of new words she uses to broaden their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about what children know and can already do at the start of their placement.  The childminder sometimes asks children questions in quick succession. Therefore, they do not always have time to respond to the questions asked of them.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about what their child can already do at the start of their placement  provide children with more time to respond to questions asked of them.

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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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as children's observations and assessments and a sample of policies and procedures. The inspector discussed self- evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector took account of parents' views received via letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places a clear focus on evaluating her practice. She considers the views of parents and children to help her to build on the good-quality practice already achieved. Parents are complimentary about the quality of care provided. For example, they state, 'We are confident that our child is safe and well cared for'. The childminder shares her knowledge with parents and colleagues. She reads relevant literature and attends training opportunities that help to increase her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. Children are keen to explore the activities and resources, and remain occupied and engaged as they play and learn. For example, toddlers play happily and focus on their chosen game when the childminder briefly leaves the room. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language into young children's play. For instance, she counts the pieces of fruit they are putting on their fruit kebabs. Younger children enjoy using their senses as they explore the toys. They listen to the different sounds when they press buttons. Children are very excited as they build a den. They have to think about how they are going to secure it to stay up. Children listen intently to stories from a young age and concentrate well. Parents are well informed about their child's development, including through photographs, observations and progress summaries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder listens to children. She regularly asks them what they want to do next and encourages them to make their own decisions. The childminder persistently provides praise and encouragement to help children to recognise their achievements. She gives clear expectations for their behaviour and safety and encourages young children to manage their own minor disputes. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, children benefit from healthy and nutritious options for snacks and meals. Children enjoy being outdoors. For example, they explore in the sand. Children race toy cars down pieces of drainpipe. They attend groups in the local area, visit the library, parks and woods. These help to promote their physical development well. Children are actively encouraged to think about their safety. They learn how to use tools, such as knives, at snack time and during closely supervised activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working in line with expectations for their age. They build friendships and learn how to share and cooperate with others. Children confidently lead their own play and demonstrate good listening skills. They show pride and good self-esteem, such as when they look at photographs of family and friends. This helps children to develop key skills for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467980 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1105574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Retford, north Nottinghamshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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