Childminder EY435529

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 21 June 2012

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and plans a variety of activities based on children's interests. This helps to ensure that children are motivated to learn and prepares them for the next stage in their learning.  Children are cared for in a welcoming and stimulating environment where they learn through play. They use a good range of toys and resources which are age-appropriate and organised well to support children's developing independence.  The childminder undertakes training to strengthen her practice. She effectively uses her knowledge and self-evaluation to help drive improvement. The childminder has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection which has resulted in improved outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about the progress their children are making. Parents comment on how happy they are with

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The two-way communication with other early years providers where children attend is not yet used to best effect. The childminder does not share enough information with them to enable a shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their child's learning and development at home.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with other early years providers and fully support and complement children's care and learning experiences  provide more opportunities for all parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out observations with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including, the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures, and the children's learning and assessment records. She also checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She is fully aware of her role and responsibility in protecting children in her care and has attended safeguard training. Children's welfare is assured as the childminder carries out risk assessments on her home and for any outings undertaken with the children. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress. She ensures that children take part in a range of challenging activities that foster their interests and ongoing learning. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed. Clearly written policies and procedures, which the childminder shares with parents, are in place and are implemented to protect children and promote their well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy themselves and are helped to achieve. The childminder effectively promotes young children's literacy skills. They practice their mark making and enjoy books. Children also benefit from planned visits to the library to enhance their love of books. Older children communicate well with the childminder. She listens to what they have to say and effectively questions them to help extend their vocabulary and improve their learning. For example, the childminder combines a play dough activity with learning about problem solving, counting and recognising shape and colour. Younger children develop their senses and a strong sense of curiosity as they explore the different textures and smells. All children have fun using their imagination as they design different creations. They have access to a wide variety of resources to enable them to express their creativity. Children are helped to consider and value diversity, and to learn about each other's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

similarities and differences in a positive way. This helps them to feel confident and valued. Children's starting points are initially agreed with parents and the childminder keeps parents informed of their child's ongoing progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have established strong bonds with the childminder and they are happy and settled. This helps children to feel confident and promotes their emotional well-being. Children's self-esteem is nurtured through the praise and encouragement they receive. They understand the importance of being kind to each other when playing with their friends and they use good manners. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children. She teaches them about the importance of good hygiene routines and eating healthy meals and snacks. The childminder fosters children's self-care skills and independence well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children learn to use a wide range of resources to promote their physical skills. They also benefit from a variety of planned outings to the local park and other places of interest. This helps children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development, in

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop the skills and knowledge needed for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435529 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 853659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Earl Shilton, Leicester. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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