Childminder EY380037

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 3 December 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

 The childminder provides a wide range of good quality toys and resources. They are easily accessible and this helps children to independently choose what they want to play with. Children benefit from a highly stimulating environment that promotes their progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well because she gives them clear guidance about how to behave.  Settling-in sessions are effective. Children develop good relationships with the childminder. She gets to know their individual personalities, interests and capabilities really well. Children are very settled and happy in her care.  The childminder establishes effective links and communication with other settings children attend. She is proactive with this which helps support continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder is committed to providing good quality childcare for the families she

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This provision is good

works with. She is enthusiastic, hardworking and extremely self-motivated. She is dedicated to her own professional development and attends training and exchanges ideas with other early years professionals to keep up to date with changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies used to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home are not always successful.  Information about children's development is not always used to best effect in focussing on how to raise their achievements to outstanding levels.

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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

 find more ways to encourage parents to share information about what children are learning at home  make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including action plans and policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.  The inspector checked evidence of the training and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in questionnaires during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has good knowledge of the statutory requirements. She draws on her wealth of experience to support children to make good progress in their learning. Furthermore, she regularly evaluates her setting and welcomes ideas from parents, children and the local authority. Since her previous inspection, the childminder has made vast improvements to her setting and teaching skills. As a result, she adapts and changes planning and resources to suit children's interests and abilities. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear policies in place to ensure the well- being of children is paramount. She has a good understanding of what to do and who to contact should she be concerned about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder interacts and communicates well with children. She asks purposeful questions to help develop their language and thinking skills. She has a very clear picture of each child's capabilities and skills. The childminder carries out regular observations of children and uses information gained to track children's development. Children are fully engaged in the activities provided. Younger children show great attention and listening skills as they play alongside the childminder. Children are developing good communication skills. The childminder skilfully repeats words correctly to help children extend their vocabulary. They are learning and developing important skills that will prepare them for their eventual move to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to make choices and decisions about what they do. Their independence and personal care skills are promoted well, relative to their ages and capabilities. The childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities during play to discuss healthy eating. For example, as children play at shopping and fill their baskets, the childminder discusses the benefits of fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise daily. They have lots of rich learning opportunities in the garden. Children have first-hand experiences learning about the chickens that the childminder keeps. They collect eggs, see chicks hatching and help to feed and care for them. This enables children to learn about being responsible and about caring for living things. In addition, the childminder takes the children on outings to the local woods and parks. This helps to further enhance their physical skills and their well-being is very well promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and making good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. Children develop early literacy skills as they enjoy stories, sing songs and practise their early writing. They develop good attitudes to learning. Good links with other settings and the local school help prepare children for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380037 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1036916 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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