Denny, Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 11 October 2010

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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

 Children have developed excellent relationships with the childminder and each other. They show very good levels of confidence and are secure in the daily routines.  Young children are developing good communication and language skills. The childminder asks questions to extend children's thinking skills and shows an interest in what they say.  Children benefit from the good selection of resources, which they can access freely. This enables them to make their own choices, with regard to their play, and follow their interests.  Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder follows good routines, with regard to safety in the home, garden and when on outings. She has a very good understanding of how to safeguard children and build their awareness of their own safety.  Strong partnerships have formed between the childminder, parents and other providers of early years care. This ensures good communication takes place and children's

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This provision is good

individual care and learning needs are known and met effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not readily have access to resources that increase their awareness of people with disabilities.  Opportunities for children to increase their awareness of similarities and differences are not fully established.

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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

 encourage children's awareness of people with disabilities through the use of resources  extend opportunities for children to develop their understanding of similarities and differences, for example, through sharing photographs of children, their families and the special people in their lives.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household, and viewed her qualifications and self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop through play. She provides a wide variety of stimulating and enjoyable activities, which challenge children appropriately. Children eagerly put aprons on before playing in water. They fill a variety of pots with water, adding various sea creature toys, counting how many individual toys they have and then adding them together. Children enjoy planting and growing various foods, skilfully using small tools to fill containers with soil, in readiness for planting cress and tomato seeds. They understand that they need to water the plants and that they cannot pick the tomatoes to eat until they are bright red. This encourages children to develop their understanding of the food chain and increases their knowledge of which foods have a good effect on their bodies. Children become competent in putting their coats and shoes on before outdoor play. They develop their early writing skills, using

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who attend. This is good

various pencils, crayons and chalks, in readiness for school.

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good

Children build secure relationships with the childminder through the gradual settling-in process. Their care needs are well known and incorporated into the day. Children develop a good understanding of the foods that are good for them. They choose a variety of fruit for their snack and learn how to use cutlery safely as they prepare the fruit before they eat it. Children are fully aware that eating too many sweets is bad for their teeth and understand the importance of brushing them. They develop a good understanding of their own safety. Children confidently explain the fire-evacuation procedure and the routines they follow when crossing the road. Children learn about diversity and the wider world through discussions, celebrations and a wide variety of resources that reflect different cultural backgrounds. However, children's awareness of similarities and differences is not embedded in practice.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. As a result, she provides children with a wide variety of learning experiences that prepare them for school. The childminder takes good steps to keep children safe, by identifying potential risks within the home, garden and when on outings, and takes effective steps to minimise them. She is fully aware of how to safeguard children from abuse and neglect, and the process to follow if she had a concern about a child. The childminder continually enhances her knowledge of good childcare. She has used the knowledge gained from a recent course, relating to the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to complete a very comprehensive progress report for parents to share with their health visitor. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents and children using the service. She continually reflects on her practice

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provision is good

and takes good steps to enhance her service further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406377 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 874190 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Glenfield, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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