Childminder EY538300

Inspection date 24 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She carefully observes and monitors children's development and makes good use of her assessments to promptly identify and address any gaps in children's learning. n The childminder is a good role model and sets clear, age-appropriate house rules, such as using good manners, being kind, sharing and take turns. This helps children develop good social skills and their behaviour is good. n The childminder provides a safe environment. This enables children to feel protected, happy and settled. The childminder helps promote children's personal care skills well. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder provides them with information about how they can guide their child's next steps in learning at home. This collaborative approach is helping children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make

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The provision is good

improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to explore using all of their senses. n In her eagerness for children to learn, the childminder does not consistently give the children sufficient time to practise their language skills and use new vocabulary they hear.

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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 enhance opportunities for young children to explore using all of their senses n enhance teaching skills further and give children more time to use language and repeat new vocabulary they hear.

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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 indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. 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 during the inspection and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has clear policies and is fully aware of the procedure she should follow should she have a concern about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She values their observations and shares her own knowledge of children's next steps to support a consistent approach to learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continual professional development. She regularly accesses training and networks with other professionals to further develop her skills.

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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. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder uses assessment well to plan challenging activities for children. The childminder talks with children and models new vocabulary. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor. Children use their imaginative skills as they play in the role-play kitchen. They enjoy sharing books and cuddle up close with the childminder as they read books outside. The childminder interacts well with the children, getting down at their eye level as she models language. This helps children to extend

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their listening and attention skills even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively fosters children's emotional and physical well-being. Children show a close attachment with her. They enjoy relationships that are warm and supportive, gaining in self-confidence as they grow and develop. Children benefit from regular outdoor play activities and take part in events within the local community. This helps them to develop their personal and social skills. The childminder teaches children about how to maintain healthy lifestyles. Children learn about healthy eating and the importance of washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently and they put on their own shoes before they go out to play in the garden. Children are making very good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at toddler groups. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538300 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10077118 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Harworth, South Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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