Teresa Ann Newitt

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2015 16 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good understanding of the children's individual needs. She uses her knowledge to plan challenging activities that stimulate children's enjoyment and extends their learning.  Children are happy and secure with the childminder because she provides a caring and loving environment. Familiar routines are followed and, as a result, children settle really well.  The childminder works closely with parents, frequently exchanging information to promote the inclusion of all children. Parents are encouraged to support their child's learning in various ways, such as borrowing story sacks. As a result, children's learning is effectively complemented and continuity of care assured.  Children behave well and learn to share and be kind to each other because the childminder adopts a calm, caring and consistent approach in managing their behaviour.  The childminder demonstrates a drive to develop her practice. She shares ideas with

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This provision is good

her assistant about how to develop and improve the provision for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of the garden to enhance opportunities for children to plant and grow and notice changes in the seasons.  Children do not regularly explore the local community to further enrich their understanding of the world around them.

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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

 make better use of the garden so that children experience planting and growing and develop an interest in the natural environment  strengthen children's knowledge of the local community, for example, by providing further opportunities for them to explore, observe and find out about their surroundings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the living room.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a varied range of activities to promote children's learning. She finds out about children's starting points when they first attend and also undertakes regular and accurate assessments. This ensures that all children are supported to make good progress, which prepares them well for their future learning, including school. Children's speech and language is continually promoted as the childminder talks with them constantly. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Babies enthusiastically clap along as the childminder sings rhymes and they experiment with musical instruments, such as bells and shakers. The childminder creates treasure baskets to capture young children's interest in sensory play. This enables them to explore objects, such as brushes, spoons and pine cones. The childminder arranges play days with local childminders so that the children can socialise with others. However, opportunities to extend children's

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who attend. This is good

understanding of the natural environment and their local community are not fully embraced.

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good

The homely and welcoming environment helps children to settle and quickly develop a sense of belonging. Children clearly enjoy the company of the childminder and her assistant. They confidently approach them for cuddles, support and reassurance. This warm, responsive interaction raises children's confidence and contributes to their overall well-being. The childminder supports children to become independent in their personal care. They learn to put their coat and shoes on correctly and to wash their hands after eating. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and packed lunches, which their parents provide. Babies are encouraged to feed themselves and all children learn good manners from an early age. Activities in the garden, such as ball games and hide and seek, effectively promote children's physical development. Young children occasionally accompany the childminder's assistant in collecting others from the local school. These opportunities help

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good

children to become familiar with the school routine.

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provision is good

The childminder is aware of her responsibility to safeguard children and ensures that children are able to move around freely and are protected from harm. She understands the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. Potential risks to children are effectively identified and minimised. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She attends training to enhance her own skills and she ensures that her assistant maintains a first-aid qualification. Supervision of her assistant is effective in promoting good-quality learning experiences for children. Parents speak favourably of the provision the childminder provides. They are confident in the care and education offered to their children. The childminder shares information between other early years providers to support and complement children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225975 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866260 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Barwell. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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