Childminder EY445529

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 25 September 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 has high expectations for children's learning and development. She skilfully plans what children can learn from activities, so they are challenged and move forward in their learning. The childminder carefully checks on children's progress and consistently supports their learning across the seven areas.  The childminder provides a range of activities to help children learn about a healthy lifestyle. This includes games, discussions and picture displays to support children's understanding of healthy foods. Children recognise and comment on the effects of exercise on their body.  The childminder uses a range of effective methods to help children to understand how to behave. Younger children respond well to simple requests to share the toys. Older children work together in teams and earn reward points. These result in a trophy being given in recognition of their achievements.  Children demonstrate that they are confident to move around the environment. The

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This provision is good

childminder organises the space well and is consistent in encouraging children to explore. Children take their toys into different areas of the house and have fun experimenting with other equipment. Children independently access a varied range of toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of the initial meetings with parents and carers to firmly establish what children can already do. This means that the childminder is not fully promoting children's learning from the earliest opportunity.  The childminder does not always clearly establish how her identified areas for improvement will specifically support children's progress in their learning and development.

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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

 enhance the information gathered from parents and carers, when children first start at the setting, to promote children's learning from the very earliest opportunity  focus more precisely on enhancing the outcomes for children when identifying areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of training.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views. The inspector also looked at written feedback provided by parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is professional and organised. Since the last inspection, the childminder has achieved a level 3 childcare qualification and undertaken a range of other training events. As a result, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides good quality information for parents and carers to keep them informed about the care provided to their children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses the premises to ensure children's safety and she has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. The childminder is very effective in working in partnership with other settings that children attend. She ensures that she regularly shares detailed information to consistently support children's learning. The childminder occasionally employs an assistant to help her when she feels children would benefit from additional adult support. She is clear on how to ensure that the assistant works alongside her effectively to meet

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn. She uses her observation and assessment information well to support children's next stage in learning. The childminder provides good quality interaction which guides children's learning effectively. Children enjoy exploring the texture of different materials. They develop early mathematical skills as they fill and empty the containers. Children develop their physical skills. They play with balls and roll, bounce and throw them. They participate in action songs and use equipment, such as instruments or ribbons. The childminder regularly shares useful information with parents and carers about children's learning. She gathers the views and contributions from parents and carers when carrying out children's termly assessments, so that there is a shared approach to supporting children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents and carers compliment the childminder on how quickly children settle with her. The childminder is very calm and sensitive to children's needs. Children develop strong attachments to her. The childminder ensures children's well-being when they are ready to move on to other settings. Children enjoy opportunities to go out and about in the community to different places, such as a soft play centre. Children enjoy regular opportunities to play outdoors and learn how to stay safe. For example, children practise the fire drill and talk about safety, both indoors and outdoors. As they get older, children also start to learn about the safe use of the internet. The childminder provides additional information for parents and carers on such topics, so that they can support children's learning at home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop the skills needed for school. They develop high levels of independence and learn to take responsibility for tasks. They explore and investigate the toys and environment, showing motivation to participate in new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445529 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1037192 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Castle Donington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder employs an assistant.

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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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