Smith, Leona

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She demonstrates good and sometimes outstanding teaching. The childminder provides high-quality learning experiences based on children's individual needs and interests. Children are motivated and completely engaged in activities.  The outdoor environment is used exceptionally well. The childminder provides children with opportunities to explore woods, parks and the garden on a daily basis. Children enthusiastically discuss their findings, and their speaking, listening and thinking skills particularly flourish as a result.  The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and helps children form strong emotional attachments. Children develop a strong sense of belonging and explore their environment confidently.  Children share, take turns and behave extremely well. The childminder is an excellent role model. She encourages the children to listen to each other and to be involved in

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This provision is good

decision making. Children enjoy a harmonious environment and play exceptionally well together.  The childminder is committed to providing high quality care and learning. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation and reflects on ways to improve her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Indoor resources are not always best organised to enable children to extend and build on their play and ideas.  The childminder does not always gather detailed enough information from parents to help her clearly identify children's initial starting points.

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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

 review the organisation and accessibility of the indoor resources to enable children to build on their ideas during self-chosen play  obtain more detailed initial information from parents about what children already know and can do, to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning from the onset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in a variety of activities in the childminder's home and garden, and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps children safe and prioritises their welfare. She is knowledgeable about the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and knows the action to take should she be concerned for a child's welfare. The childminder has very good partnerships with the school. A shared timetable provides her with opportunities to use some of the school facilities with the children, such as the hall and outside areas. This helps the children to experience a smooth transition to school, when the time comes. The childminder works hard to engage with other settings children attend. This provides her with information on children's learning, allowing her to build on this in her setting. The childminder has a range of detailed policies and procedures. These are successfully implemented to effectively underpin and promote children's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a range of inspiring and innovative experiences to children during their play, particularly outdoors. This contributes to children's enthusiasm for learning new things. For example, they make homes for fairies, explore natural objects and build dens in woods. These experiences contribute to their developing understanding of the world and spark their imagination. Children speak with excitement as they spot a woodlouse and a 'dragon' in the garden. Indoors, children prod and poke the play dough, using the pine cones, leaves and stones foraged from the garden to make interesting patterns. The childminder immerses herself in children's play. She asks purposeful questions to help children think and effectively share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder has a very clear picture of each child's capabilities and skills. She uses this to plan for the next steps in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted very well. The childminder ensures children have regular opportunities to socialise with other children, through an assortment of well-planned outings. Children are confident and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. They confidently approach visitors and excitedly involve them in looking for insects and leaves. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They speak with confidence and knowledge about the fungus on the trees. They know this is bad for them and will make them feel poorly. Children explain how sugar is bad for their teeth and how fruit is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are highly motivated and eager to learn. The childminder carries out regular and precise assessments of children's progress. Children develop good independence skills and attitudes to learning, supporting them in readiness for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460327 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 946148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Thurnby, Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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