Childminder 252391

Inspection date 21 August 2018 Previous inspection date 10 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n There are warm and secure attachments in place between the children and the childminder. Children are happy and settled and enjoy the company of the childminder who is warm, kind and caring with them. n Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to share toys and take turns. The childminder helps the children to be polite and courteous. She praises them on their achievements to help to support their emotional well-being. n Children's health is promoted effectively. They spend plenty of time outside in the fresh air and follow good personal hygiene routines to minimise the spread of germs. n The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical development. She helps them to count the balls they have thrown and compare the distances between the balls.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder observes children in their play well, she does not use the information obtained to the very best effect. Children's precise next steps in their learning are not always quickly identified. As a result, not all children are fully supported to achieve to their very best potential. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to build further on children's good learning. n The childminder does not focus enough on her professional development and overview of her teaching and assessment to raise the standard to the highest level.

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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

n sharpen assessment procedures to ensure next steps are precise and targeted to what children need to learn next, to help children to make the best possible progress in their learning and development n use teaching opportunities even more effectively to challenge, extend and enhance children's learning n strengthen the way in which reflection is used, and with particular regard to professional development in order to identify and target ways to raise the quality of teaching and assessment and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity together. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents as discussed with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed child protection training to help her to keep her knowledge updated about the wider aspects of current safeguarding procedures. She is secure in her knowledge of the procedures she must take should she have a concern about a child's safety and welfare. Furthermore, the childminder supervises children closely to make sure they are safe in her home and when on outings. The childminder reflects on her service overall. She seeks the views of parents and children to help make improvements to the service she provides. The childminder keeps parents regularly updated about their child's achievements. She provides ideas to help them to continue to support their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. Her interactions with children are purposeful. For example, during a board game activity she helps children identify what are healthy foods. She gives them time to think and share what they know. This helps to support their good communication and language development. The childminder builds on children's interests. She provides a wide range of art and craft resources for the children to explore. Children become deeply involved in the activity and demonstrate good concentration skills. They explore different textures and materials and freely create their own pictures. The childminder extends their learning. She helps them to name the different colours of glitter they use and to confidently share what their pictures are about.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have access to a wide range of activities and experiences, which motivate and inspire them to learn. They demonstrate lots of confidence as they explore the toys and games in the home and the garden. The childminder supports children's social skills well. She makes sure all children are involved in the activities and experiences. During a treasure hunt game children take it in turns to hide and find the treasure. Children play cooperatively during imaginative role-play games, such as camping. The childminder takes children to the park and local farms to help to support their physical development and broaden their increasing knowledge of animals and nature. Children independently access their own drinks when they recognise that they are thirsty.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are learning the skills they need in readiness for school. Children make marks on different surfaces using pens as well as with art and craft materials. All children make independent choices in their play. Older children manage their own personal self-care routines well. Younger children are supported very well by the childminder to learn the new skills for managing their self-care routines such as, toileting by themselves. Children use tools confidently and enjoy digging in the wet sand. They fill the buckets with sand using the spades and turn the buckets of sand upside down to proudly reveal a sand castle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252391 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065245 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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