Shenton, Kirstie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 30 October 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 quality of teaching is very good. The experienced childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes and monitors children's achievements closely. This helps her to plan activities that interest and challenge them and help them to make their individual next steps in learning.  The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how other childcare professionals can provide children with any additional support they may require.  The childminder builds successful relationships with parents. She warmly invites them and their children into her home. Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. They develop secure attachments to her and form close friendships with other children attending.  The childminder engages children well in conversation. She extends their listening and speaking skills by asking appropriate questions and introducing them to new

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This provision is good

vocabulary. Children are confident talkers and express their individual needs.  Effective and well-established relationships with other settings children attend help to maintain continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of information gained from parents about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting. She does not use it as effectively as possible to inform her assessment of the starting points for children's learning.  The childminder has not had a strong enough focus on her professional development to raise the standard of her teaching to an exceptional level.

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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

 make better use of the information parents can share about their children's achievements to inform very precise assessments of the starting points for children's learning  focus professional development on raising the quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, both indoors and outside, and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at assessments of children's progress.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed all actions raised at her last inspection. She has worked closely with the local authority early years improvement adviser. This has helped her implement effective methods of observing and accurately assessing the progress children make. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. A range of comprehensive policies and procedures enables the childminder to promote children's well-being and safety effectively. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. She is passionate about her role and is committed to helping children achieve their full potential. The use of reflective self-assessment has helped the childminder identify where she can make improvements to her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly discusses with parents the progress children make. Information about children's interests and achievements at home is shared regularly while children are in her care. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning. Parents highly value the childminder's support and guidance in how they can further promote their children's learning at home. Children have uninterrupted time to explore and develop their imaginative skills. For example, children eagerly touch, feel and comment on the texture of bird seed as it slips through their fingers. They use the seed and other natural objects, such as pebbles and twigs, to create a dinosaur land. Children have access to additional resources, such as tubes and containers, which they use to scoop and pour the seed through. Children demonstrate a good understanding of mathematical concepts. Older children accurately identify the largest and smallest quantity of seeds. Younger children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

recognise the similarities of shapes as they tell the childminder the clock is 'a wheel'. Furthermore, they correctly count four spots on the ladybird.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is a very good role model and positively praises children's efforts. Children are extremely well behaved, very polite and considerate of each other's needs. Older children show an interest in how their younger friends play and initiate friendly conversations with them. Children understand the importance of washing their hands thoroughly after stroking the childminder's dog and before eating. They demonstrate good self-care skills for their age and are keen to put on their own coats and shoes. Children have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the childminder's garden and on trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children often make better than typical progress in relation to their starting points. They are keen learners and demonstrate very good problem-solving skills. For example, older children skilfully engage the help of their younger friends. They ask them to hold a container to catch the seeds that they pour through the tube. Children are acquiring the skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389582 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1036919 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Countesthorpe, 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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