Childminder EY402296

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 2 June 2010

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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

 This well-qualified childminder works closely with his co-childminder to ensure their practice is fully inclusive. Great importance is placed on valuing each child as a unique individual. Children quickly learn to respect each other's needs and form friendly and caring relationships. They settle well and feel a sense of belonging.  The childminder promotes a shared approach to children's learning. He develops highly successful partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals. They work closely together to ensure that the needs of all children, including disabled children and those with special educational needs, are very well met.  All children make at least good progress in their development. They all show curiosity for the world around them and enjoy experimenting using all of their senses. Children become very confident in expressing themselves and sharing their ideas and wishes.  Children's physical and personal, social and emotional development are promoted

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This provision is good

extremely well by this nurturing childminder. All children communicate effectively, including those who speak English as an additional language.  The childminder has a strong vision for his provision. He is motivated to constantly improve the care and learning experiences for the children in his care. The childminder uses training and shares good practice with his co-childminder and other professionals to develop his knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Activities and experiences are not always planned effectively enough to fully extend children's learning and make sure they reach the highest levels of achievement.

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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 planning of activities and experiences to ensure they consistently extend children's learning and help them make the highest levels of achievement.

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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 evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminders' self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The knowledgeable childminder identifies and minimises all risks to children. He knows the action to take to protect children from harm and to promote their welfare. The childminder is a reflective practitioner. He successfully evaluates the quality of his teaching and children's learning to drive improvement. As part of his professional development, the childminder wishes to improve his knowledge and understanding of different disabilities. He seeks and values the views of parents. In their written responses, parents comment on the professional and supportive relationship they have with the childminder and his co-childminder. They say they value the advice provided by the childminder with regard to their children's learning. Parents like the use of a daily diary as a form of communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy learning in the stimulating indoor and outdoor play areas. Their good progress is observed and accurately assessed by the childminder in partnership with their parents. Children are motivated to explore. They easily help themselves to the wide range of very good quality play resources. Children's learning is enhanced by the childminder, who tunes into their interests and plays with them. He constantly encourages children to be independent and to think for themselves. Children develop their confidence to speak and communicate with others. They enjoy exploring books and become fascinated by puppets used as part of the story. Children develop early mathematical skills as they count characters in the story and recognise numerals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents comment on how well the childminder identifies and responds to each child's specific needs. He interacts very well with children in a calm and gentle manner, helping them feel reassured and safe. The childminder is a very good role model. He helps children to understand and manage their own behaviours and feelings effectively. Children show care and respect towards others. They are rewarded with praise and encouragement for sharing resources and taking turns. Children are learning the benefits of fresh air and exercise. They thoroughly enjoy exploring the interesting garden throughout the year. Children enjoy attending toddler groups with the childminder, which helps to develop their very good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress from their starting points. They are developing all the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school. Children listen well and follow instructions. They take pleasure in completing their chosen tasks. Children embrace and enjoy new experiences. They develop their confidence to engage well with visitors to the setting. Children thoroughly enjoy being creative. They develop their physical skills as they explore dried rice and shaving foam with their hands. They enjoy making marks on paper with paint and explore sealed bags filled with different materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402296 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 850426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Quorn, Leicestershire. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He holds an appropriate 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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