Childminder EY500775

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The childminder is organised and keeps appropriate records. Policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are very well maintained and implemented. The childminder understands the types of situations and events that need to be notified to Ofsted. n The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses the information she gathers to identify children's next steps in learning. n The childminder is enthusiastic and clearly enjoys working with children. She provides a welcoming, homely environment. Young children are happy and settled. They demonstrate a strong sense of emotional security and confidence. n Children are gaining an understanding of how regular exercise and a balanced diet contribute to a healthy lifestyle. They relish the opportunity for fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy playing in the garden and regular trips to the local park.

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The provision is good

n The childminder works effectively with other early years providers. She shares information regarding children's learning and development to support continuity of care and complement children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Self-evaluation is not specifically targeted and precise enough to raise the quality of the provision higher, and does not include the views of parents. n The storage of toys and resources is not organised in the most effective way to enable children to make choices independently and develop their play even further.

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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 use self-evaluation more effectively and include the views of parents to identify highly focused targets for improvement, to help achieve even better outcomes for children n offer children more opportunities to make choices, follow their own interests and extend their play experiences further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder identifies the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that her premises are safe, taking steps to reduce or remove any potential risks to children. The childminder completes regular training courses to ensure she understands the broader issues that may affect children in her care. For example, she has recently completed training on safe sleeping for babies. She is motivated and keen to take advantage of any additional training to develop even further her knowledge of how to provide the very best care and learning experiences for children. Parents say that they are delighted with the care and learning provided and that their children enjoy coming to the childminder's home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn. She supports children effectively to reach the next stage in their learning. The childminder plays alongside children at their level, maintaining eye contact and changing the tone of her voice as she interacts with them. She talks to the children and offers commentary on what they are doing. She listens and responds well to them, repeating words sensitively for children to hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder follows children's lead as they imitate real life experiences. The childminder encourages children's imagination as they take on the role of a parent bathing their babies. Children laugh and giggle and thoroughly enjoy the time that they spend playing with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a nurturing and stimulating homely environment. She spends time getting to know children and their parents prior to them starting. Children settle quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder is a positive role model. She sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries. The childminder often praises the children for their achievements, building their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to children about road safety when out walking in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are acquiring the key skills needed for their next stage in learning and development, such as the move on to school. Children learn about risk and keeping themselves and other's safe. They show good spatial awareness and develop their coordination as they steer wheeled toys and run around the garden playing with balls. Children use mathematical language in relation to size and shape. They count and recognise written numbers as they play. Children learn how to hold pencils correctly to make marks. They are articulate communicators, who discuss their ideas and narrate their own play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500775 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10059682 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wellow, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Registers

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