Childminder EY491727

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2018 14 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan a range of activities that supports their development. She is particularly skilled in promoting children's developing language and communication skills. She introduces new words and talks with children about what they are doing as they play and learn.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She arranges toys and resources attractively to help children make independent choices in their play. Children are confident, self-assured and display good levels of self-esteem in their surroundings.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.  The childminder sets a good example for children and acts as a positive role model. She manages children's behaviour effectively, according to their age and stage of development. This helps children begin to understand boundaries and expectations.

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This provision is good

 The childminder skilfully supports and encourages children's independence in activities and care routines, overall. Children feel proud to achieve things by themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children opportunities to find ways to solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not encourage all parents to share detailed information about children's prior skills and capabilities on entry.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves  strengthen the information gathered from all parents about children's skills and capabilities on entry.

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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 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 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 and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge and understanding, including how to identify and report concerns. She takes effective action to ensure the safety of children at all times. The childminder understands how to successfully support children's learning and development. She regularly monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder makes good use of conversations to ensure that parents are kept informed of their children's progress. The childminder completes self-evaluation and identifies priorities for improvement, including ideas for enhancing children's future learning. She displays a commitment to her ongoing professional development by undertaking short courses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's progress and she plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities children are engaged in, to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. For example, during creative activities she introduces early mathematics, helping children recognise and name shapes. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this with parents. The childminder's teaching is good and she understands how young children learn. For example, she understands the importance of developing young children's concentration skills through the use of play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Positive attachments are in place and relationships are extremely warm. Children enjoy the enthusiasm of the childminder as she joins in with their play. She helps children to understand about sharing and taking turns. For example, they play a game together balancing monkeys on straws which also develops the children's fine motor skills. The childminder offers the children praise and encouragement, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. She sets children small tasks and consistently praises them when they succeed. This builds up children's self-confidence as their achievements are celebrated. Children enjoy helping to tidy away, which keeps the environment safe. Children benefit from nutritionally balanced meals and regular exercise outside. This helps to support their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They develop good relationships with the childminder and each other and they learn to value and respect each other's feelings and opinions. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in activities. They are supported to acquire self-care skills, such as putting on their own shoes to play outdoors. These important skills prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491727 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1118410 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Doncaster. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday all year round, 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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