Parker, Gaynor Lorraine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 23 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder consistently offers good support and activities for children who are at different stages of development. Consequently, children are challenged effectively and make good progress.  Children's emotional security is given a high priority by the childminder. This is initially addressed because a gradual settling-in period is agreed with parents. During this time the childminder gathers valuable information from parents so that she can meet their child's care and learning needs.  Children are safeguarded because the childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect them from abuse and neglect. She successfully minimises risks in her home and garden.  The childminder models language clearly for young children and encourages their speaking skills by repeating the words that they are beginning to say. When she talks with children, the childminder also encourages them to communicate through signing.

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This provision is good

 The childminder skilfully promotes children's mathematical development while she supports their play. For example, she asks older children to compare the number of pieces in jigsaw puzzles they have completed. They say which they think has the most and which has the least, and then count the pieces in each one.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's independence is not fully promoted with regard to making decisions about what they want to play with.  Babies' sensory experiences are not fully maximised because the childminder does not provide everyday objects for them to explore.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to make decisions about what they want to play with, for example, by labelling toy boxes with pictures of what is stored inside  extend babies' sensory play experiences, for example, by providing everyday objects for them to explore and investigate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as children played in ground floor play areas.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children effectively so that they make good progress. She interprets the needs of babies well when they communicate with her through facial expression and body language. Young children are beginning to imitate words the childminder says and older children express themselves clearly and confidently. The childminder provides a generally good variety of resources for children to explore, such as paint, glue, dough, sand, and wet and dry pasta. However, they do not explore everyday objects, such as different fabrics, sponges and brushes. Children practise manipulative skills while they make bird feeders to hang outside. They spread peanut butter onto cardboard tubes, and then choose to either roll the tubes in a tray of seeds or sprinkle the seeds onto the tubes with their fingertips. Effective teaching helps children to develop the skills that prepare them well for school. Children choose to play with jigsaw puzzles and

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who attend. This is good

the childminder encourages them to choose ones that she knows will challenge them. Younger children match pictures and join two-piece puzzles. Older children are proud to be able to complete ones with up to eight pieces.

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good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted extremely well by the childminder. Children are happy and settled, and relationships between the childminder and the children are very good. Children are prepared well emotionally for moving on to other early years settings and school because they socialise with other adults and children at groups. The childminder promotes children's good health. Children learn about healthy eating and she encourages them to be physically active. Children's independence is promoted well because the childminder supports them in addressing their self-care needs. She encourages them to select resources for themselves. However, opportunities for them to make decisions are not maximised because children are not able to determine what is inside toy boxes that are stored in a shelving unit. Children behave well and the childminder boosts their self-confidence by acknowledging their positive behaviour and

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provision is good

The childminder's home is safe and secure. She is aware of her responsibilities to supervise children and protect them from harm. Necessary suitability checks for family members have been completed. The childminder successfully monitors the educational programmes to ensure that children make good progress. She evaluates her provision in order to improve. She keeps up to date with current legislation. A current priority is to learn more about the Children and Families Act 2014 and then share information with parents. Good practice ideas are shared between childminders at groups. The childminder meets children's welfare needs successfully because she attends training to extend her safeguarding and first-aid knowledge. Parents share positive views on the provision in questionnaires. Comments do not include any suggestions for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414763 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 879836 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Glenfield, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, seven days a week if requested, except for 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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