Grundy Sally Lianne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 12 January 2009

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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 children's interests and their stages of development. She identifies children's next steps for learning and successfully plans ways to promote their learning in these areas, so that children make good progress.  The childminder interacts very well with children as they play. She names objects and colours, and asks questions. She also encourages children to make links between different experiences. As a result, children become articulate and confident communicators.  Children behave well because the childminder is a good role model. She gives clear guidance about acceptable behaviour. She teaches children to take turns and share.  The childminder promotes children's personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, or the move on to school.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other settings that

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This provision is good

children attend to enable frequent sharing of information. This effectively promotes consistency in children's care and learning.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. She has completed safeguarding training and is qualified in paediatric first aid. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always fully supported to make independent choices about their play and learning.

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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

 develop additional ways to inform children of the resources available to them, in order to help children express their preferences and make more independent choices about their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views recorded on evaluation questionnaires provided by the childminder. Also, the inspector discussed with the childminder the information in the self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder provides a very broad range of resources and interesting experiences to support children's progress across the seven areas of learning. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own learning. Children freely choose resources from the selection available to them, but some resources are not within easy sight or reach. This means that children are not aware of some of the resources they could choose from, and children who are unable to ask, or who lack confidence to do so, do not have the benefit of using them. This means that some children's freedom of choice is not fully supported. Nevertheless, the childminder is attentive and responsive to children's interests and ideas. The quality of her teaching is good. She fosters children's imaginative play, and incorporates counting into play and activities. For example, she encourages children to count the steps as they go

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who attend. This is good

upstairs. She hides toy caterpillars in the garden and encourages children to count how many they have found. She teaches children about how the quantity changes when more caterpillars are added. Children's understanding of the natural world develops as they plant strawberry seedlings and sunflower seeds, and watch them grow over time. The childminder teaches children about letters and sounds. Children are well prepared overall for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She gets to know children very well and develops warm relationships with them. Young children enjoy her cuddles, praise and encouragement. The childminder encourages children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for instance, as they help with tidying away resources. Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and be physically active. For example, they walk to and from school and pre-school, play in the large garden and frequently visit local parks. Young children enjoy regular visits to the library, soft-play centres and a local toddler group, which effectively supports them to develop confidence in different social situations.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since her last inspection, she has developed effective systems for analysing observations and planning for children's next steps in learning. She successfully monitors children's development so that she has a good overview of their progress. The childminder manages the business side of her provision well to ensure that all required documentation is in place and well maintained. She is committed to ongoing training and professional development, to continually strengthen her practice. The childminder evaluates her provision. She takes the views of parents and children into account, and reflects on ways to improve. Parents are very happy with the service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301302 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 861753 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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