Childminder in Ashfield

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 15 December 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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This provision is good

n Children are happy and settled and enjoy the company of the childminder. They regularly invite her into their play. The attachments between the childminder and the children is well-established. The childminder is warm and caring with the children. n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She quickly recognises what the children are interested in and builds on this to support their learning and development. n Parents' written comments are very positive about the childminder and the service she offers to them and their children. n The childminder provides a good range of resources to help children to develop their imaginative skills and sensory development.

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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 make the most of all teaching opportunities to effectively challenge, extend and enhance children's learning to the highest level n improve questioning techniques to help to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took account of parent's written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects well on the service she provides and values the contribution the parents make. She has successfully addressed the previous recommendation raised at her last inspection. The childminder encourages parents to be actively involved in their child's learning. She provides ideas and suggestions for them to help to support their child's continued learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She has used various research techniques to broaden her knowledge with regard to protecting children from extreme views and ideas. The childminder has maintained all of her mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid to ensure children's welfare and safety is effectively promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and skills to help to plan activities that she knows the children are interested in. She makes sure these are easily accessible to help children to develop their independence skills and select the toys of their choice. The childminder makes good use of her assessments and knows where she is taking children next in their development. Her interaction with the children is purposeful. For example, the childminder repeats words clearly to help develop children's speaking skills and use the correct pronunciation of words. Children show good levels of concentration and in particular when they play with small-world figures and toys. They share what they know and make sounds of cars and planes as they push and pull the toy vehicles on different surfaces. The childminder uses these opportunities to enhance children's mathematical development. Children quickly engage and confidently count the number of cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children to other early years settings where children of a similar age also attend. This helps to enhance and support the children's social development and to share toys and take turns. The childminder praises children on their achievements and good behaviour. Their self-esteem and emotional well-being is supported effectively. Children develop their physical skills well. They particularly enjoy making marks on different surfaces to help develop their early writing skills. The childminder ensures children's health is promoted well. She teaches children good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before they eat to help prevent the spread of germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and enjoy exploring the toys. They are active learners and well- motivated in their play. Children enjoy exploring with media and materials during creative play to enhance their sensory development. They show good physical control twisting and screwing toy nuts and bolts during imaginative play. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are developing the necessary skills needed for the next stage of their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252085 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065243 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Selston. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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