Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 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

 Children enjoy the company of the childminder and have warm and secure attachments to her. Children are happy and settled.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She offers a wide range of toys and activities for children to choose by themselves.  The childminder uses her observations of children's play well. She uses this information effectively to quickly identify all children's next steps in their learning to help them make the best possible progress in their learning and development.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She actively seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to make improvements. Parents' written comments are very positive about the service the childminder provides.  Children's good health is promoted well. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. The childminder promotes good standards for children's self-

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not consider how to fully involve the youngest children during planned activities, to support their learning in the best possible way.  On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise to focus on the children's interests to fully support their learning.

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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

 identify where activities can be adapted to include the best possible learning opportunities for the youngest children  refine teaching to focus even more precisely on what children are interested in and what they need to learn next, to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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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 and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes training to make sure she is up to date with current child protection guidance, policies and procedures. She is familiar with wider safeguarding issues, such as children being exposed to extreme views and ideas. The childminder knows what procedures she must follow to protect children and to promote their safety and welfare. All the required records are maintained successfully and she implements her policies effectively. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She also understands the importance of working with other early years settings that the children attend. The childminder is proactive as she ensures information is regularly exchanged between all of them to promote an effective shared approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the importance of gathering information from parents when their child first starts. She also shares ideas with them to help them to continue to support their child's learning at home. The childminder is well qualified and uses her skills and knowledge to provide interesting activities to help children progress. For example, to help the children to learn about growth and decay, she encourages them to plant strawberry and lettuce plants in tubs and then water them. She asks open questions to encourage the children to think about what they are doing and share what they know. Children enthusiastically respond and talk about what the plants need to grow, such as the sun and the rain. Younger children enjoy digging in the compost and touch the plants to enhance their sensory development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children move around the childminder's home and garden freely. They choose balls and climbing frames to develop their large physical skills. Children are forming friendships with one another and enjoy playing cooperatively. They create their own games together with mud and take it in turns to go down the slide. The childminder gently reminds children of the importance of being kind to one another and follows consistent boundaries to support their good behaviour. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They take an active part in preparing their own pizzas. They choose from a selection of food, such as ham, pineapple and cheese, and create their own preferred toppings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are prepared well for the next stage of their learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children are curious and are active learners. Older children form clear letters of their name on paper to support their literacy skills. Younger children make marks using toy cars and paint on paper to support their early writing skills. Children learn to be independent in their self-care. They feed themselves and use suitable knives to spread paste on their pizza. Children are confident and make independent choices in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501366 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1053284 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Long Eaton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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