Taylor, Vida Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 2 February 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

 The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in relation to child protection procedures. She knows what to do in the event of a concern about a child in her care. Therefore, the children are effectively protected.  Children are settled and emotionally secure, because relationships between the childminder and children are good. Children's confidence and self-esteem are promoted well as the childminder provides plenty of praise and encouragement.  Assessments of children's learning and development are used effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning, ensuring that all children make good progress.  Regular outings to groups and the use of local facilities within the community, means that children have opportunities to develop their social skills and enjoy playing with their friends.  The childminder is aware of children's health and dietary issues, enabling her to ensure

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This provision is good

children's individual needs are precisely met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain information from parents about children's ongoing learning at home. Consequently, she is not fully aware of children's abilities.  The childminder does not effectively involve parents and children when evaluating what she does well, and what could be improved.

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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

 enable parents to share what their child is learning at home to support children's emerging skills, so that they make the best possible progress  regularly consult with parents and children to gain their opinions of the care and learning provided, and use this to set targets for future improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and outside area during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and any other persons living and/or working on the premises over the age of 16 years.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder monitors children's achievements, in order to identify any gaps in their progress. Effective use of questioning while children play encourages their developing language skills. Literacy skills are developed as children become deeply involved in sharing stories with the childminder, eagerly using puppet books. These capture children's imagination and enhance their enjoyment, therefore, motivating children to learn. Children use developing language to describe what they are doing as they explore the role-play resources. They learn about information and communication technology as they pretend to take pictures with a camera. At the start of the placement, the childminder obtains information about each child's favourite activities and interests from their parents. The childminder has daily discussions with parents about what their child has been doing. However, she does not

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who attend. This is good

always gather as much information as possible from parents about children's learning in their home environment. Therefore, she does not have a full picture of children's ongoing interests and abilities to promote their learning to the utmost level.

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good

Children enter happily and separate from their main carer confidently. They demonstrate warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, sharing smiles and cuddles. Good organisation of resources means children's independence is promoted well as children make their own decisions about their play. Children have good opportunities to access fresh air and physical activities. For example, they have opportunities to use slides, ride-on toys and a playhouse in the childminder's garden. Children benefit from visits to a nearby toddler group to develop their social skills and build their confidence in being in larger groups. This helps to prepare them emotionally for the move on to school. Parents provide their child's main meals while the childminder provides healthy snacks of fruit and drinks. The childminder supports children who have English as an additional language. She uses visual cues to help children learn English and to express their preferences, for instance,

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good

providing them with a choice of apple or orange at snack time. Children point to which fruit they would like and the childminder repeats the word before preparing it for them.

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provision is good

The childminder protects children by using appropriate safety equipment, such as stairgates, as well as supervising children closely. The childminder risk assesses her home to maintain children's safety. She has undertaken safeguarding training to improve her understanding of child abuse and knows how to report any concerns she may have. Since the last inspection, she has sought training and advice to improve her practice, enhancing outcomes for children. However, she has not yet maximised opportunities to involve all parents and children in the self-evaluation process. Consequently, her identified targets for future improvements do not currently reflect the views of those who access her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362362 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 857662 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Leicester. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 6pm.

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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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