Phillips Serena Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 15 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and the support they need. She uses her outstanding listening and teaching skills to support each child as they learn and develop the basic skills for their future education.  Observations and assessments are detailed and precise. As a result, the childminder has an extensive understanding of the children's current stage of development and interests.  Children use the outdoors as an extension of their learning environment. Outdoor activities support and extend all aspects of the seven areas of learning.  The childminder works extremely well with parents and other early years professionals, which makes a significant contribution to children's individual care, learning and development.  Children's welfare is exceptionally well promoted because the childminder has a secure understanding of her child protection responsibilities. Her home is safe and secure

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This provision is outstanding

because thorough risk assessments are carried out. Consequently, children are cared for in a safe environment.  Children build secure relationships with the childminder. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children receive frequent praise and encouragement from the childminder, which successfully promotes their confidence and self-esteem.  Children receive an excellent early years education from a childminder who is fully dedicated and passionate about her work.

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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

 monitor legislation and changes within early years care and education, to ensure outstanding practice is maintained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took 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/working on the premises over the age of 16 years.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They benefit highly because the childminder has an excellent understanding of how they learn through play. As a result, children become very effective learners and are successfully acquiring the skills needed for moving on to school. For example, children are actively encouraged by the childminder to develop their literacy skills; they link sounds to letters and are shown how to form letters correctly. The childminder successfully uses individual one-to-one time to develop children's listening and attention skills. For example, during craft activities, such as making puppets, children listen intently and follow instructions to mix their desired colour of paint. The childminder provides a wide range of varied and imaginative experiences that support and challenge children extremely well. She regularly observes and assesses children as they play and uses the information gained to effectively plan

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who attend. This is outstanding

further challenging activities based on their next steps and interests.

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outstanding

Children settle very quickly in the friendly and relaxed family atmosphere. They thrive as they receive warm, nurturing care. The childminder treats them with respect and values them as individuals. She knows the children extremely well because she gathers in-depth information from parents when they first start. As a result of this careful planning, children are settled and form strong attachments with the childminder. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported by the childminder. She is extremely knowledgeable about their individual needs and ensures they are fully included in all activities. Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise as they have opportunities to go outside on a daily basis. They are provided with an excellent range of healthy, balanced meals and snacks. Children are gaining an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles and the relevance of hygiene practices. Posters and ongoing discussions

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outstanding

means that young children understand the importance of daily routines.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder successfully maintains a child-focused environment. She is enthusiastic within her work and constantly strives to ensure she provides excellent care and learning for all children. Exemplary monitoring of her practice ensures that children receive an interesting variety of experiences that help them to make rapid progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder identifies her strengths and priorities for development. She now needs to regularly monitor and implement changes in legislation and best practice in early years education, to build on her outstanding practice further. The recommendations raised at the last inspection have been effectively met. This demonstrates the childminder's commitment to continual improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283925 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 861166 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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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