Childminder EY273979

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 30 September 2015

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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 broad range of activities and makes good use of the natural resources in and around her home. Children are excited and eager to explore and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has established warm and caring relationships with the children in her care. They are settled and enjoy their time with her, often seeking to include her in their play.  The childminder works closely with parents. They exchange information on a daily basis, which helps to support children's well-being, learning and development. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They are very happy with the service that she provides.  The childminder actively promotes children's independence and encourages them to do things for themselves. Children are confident to express their thoughts, make decisions and often shape their own learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She has clear expectations of children's

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This provision is good

behaviour and gives age-appropriate guidance and support when needed. Children learn to behave well and display good manners.  The childminder has made considerable improvements since her last inspection. She has reflected on her practice and taken well-targeted steps to drive up the quality of the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider children's next steps in learning when playing alongside them during their self-chosen play. Consequently, her interactions are not always as purposeful as possible to accelerate children's progress.

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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 children's next steps in learning during all activities so that they are supported to make more-rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding, and the toys and resources available.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's self- evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She has ensured that all adults living on the premises have undergone the relevant suitability checks. She has updated her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. The childminder is confident in the action she would take should she have a concern about a child in her care. She regularly checks the environment for potential hazards and takes the necessary action to minimise them. The childminder ensures she supervises children closely at all times. She uses a broad range of policies to underpin her practice to help keep children safe. The childminder strives to provide good quality experiences for children. She reflects on the quality of her provision and asks parents and children for their opinions to inform any changes she makes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective strategies to help children learn. She encourages children to participate in conversation and actively promotes their developing speech and vocabulary. She asks timely and appropriate questions to challenge and extend children's thinking. The childminder observes children regularly to gain an accurate picture of what they can do already and identifies what they need to do next. However, she does not always use this information effectively to promote children's rapid progress as they play. The childminder works well with schools that older children attend to promote continuity in their care and learning. She builds on children's natural curiosity of the world around them. She teaches them about nature and living things through practical hands-on experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming home where children feel safe and secure. Children explore the environment confidently, knowing that the childminder is there to offer support if necessary. The childminder gets to know children and their families very well. She takes a keen interest in children's experiences outside of the childminding setting. Older and younger children play well together. The childminder is quick to praise children's achievements and encourages their positive behaviour. Children learn to follow rules and routines and the childminder helps them to understand how to play safely. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She encourages healthy eating and offers children plenty of opportunities for exercise outside in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They enjoy making marks in different ways, using chalks on boards and sticks in soil. Children recognise and use numbers for counting and comparing during routines and activities. Children learn to meet their own personal needs and develop good social skills as they interact cooperatively with each other. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273979 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1030056 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in a village near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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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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