Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 7 June 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of the childminder's teaching is outstanding. She has an exceptional knowledge of the children in her care, their interests and how they learn as individuals. The childminder plans and provides a rich, varied and imaginative range of well- targeted activities which enhances children's ongoing development.  Children settle exceptionally well and build an excellent bond with the childminder. Their individual needs are well known and effectively incorporated into the day.  Behaviour is superb. Children show great respect towards others, are courteous and kind. They display superb manners and are supported by the childminder as they learn to negotiate through play.  The childminder gives the utmost priority to children's safety. Her knowledge of safeguarding is secure. The childminder effectively minimises potential risks within all aspects of her provision to keep children safe.  The childminder uses highly effective strategies to involve parents, offering information

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This provision is outstanding

that enables them to extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder continually strives for excellence. Her high-quality childcare is supported excellently through a rigorous process of self-evaluation. The childminder actively seeks the views of children and parents to continually improve her service. She meets each week with other childminders, using these links to continually develop this already outstanding provision.

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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

 continue to extend children's emerging interest in natural materials within the outdoor learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Meticulous risk assessments are in place and cover all aspects of care. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children to plan a dynamic variety of activities and play experiences that challenges, motivates and engages children. Regular monitoring of their achievements enables her to continually extend their learning. Strong relationships with other settings and schools are in place. Superb sharing of information complements the learning process so children consistently make excellent progress. Highly effective relationships have formed between the childminder and parents. Excellent communication takes place and strategies for extending children's learning at home are shared.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is exceptional. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop are superb. She effectively observes, assesses and identifies the next steps in children's learning and uses this knowledge to provide a wealth of inspirational activities. Resources support and enhance children's imaginary play. They set off on adventures, pretending to use electronic tablets to plan their routes. They pack essential items for their journey and stop regularly to tell the childminder what they are doing. The childminder skilfully asks questions that encourage them to recall past experiences and link them to their families. Children enjoy playing with bracelets, brushes and natural material indoors. However, the childminder recognises that there is opportunity to extend children's understanding of natural materials within the outdoor environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's confidence grows as time is spent gradually becoming familiar with the childminder's home, routines and the other children during the initial settling-in process. The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents at the start of their child's placement and uses the information to effectively plan for each child's needs. Children's emotional needs are nurtured. Their self-esteem and confidence grow and the childminder enthusiastically praises and celebrates their progress and achievements. Children are highly independent and show great confidence within the daily routines. They learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy a wide variety of foods and snacks. Children's understanding of their own safety is enhanced as they follow effective routines when crossing the road and regularly practise the fire evacuation drill.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children consistently make excellent progress, taking account of the starting points in their learning. The childminder effectively monitors children's learning, assesses their progress, and plans to continually enhance their learning. Children flourish in this exciting environment and are well prepared for the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439670 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 850273 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives Lutterworth, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds relevant qualifications at degree level.

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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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