Childminder EY267542

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 19 January 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder demonstrates dedication in ensuring that she provides an exceptionally high-quality provision. She robustly evaluates all aspects of her provision. The views of parents and children are taken into account to help identify strengths and accurately target areas for further improvement.  The exceptional variety of experiences, inside and out, provides children with abundant learning opportunities that they get totally absorbed in. The childminder is extremely effective in promoting children's communication and language skills.  The childminder works extremely well with parents. Information is shared on a regular basis to ensure parents have a clear and accurate understanding of their child's level of development and learning priorities.  The childminder exchanges regular information regarding children's development with other settings they attend. This helps all those involved in children's learning and

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This provision is outstanding

development to support children's high levels of progress.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and makes sure they quickly learn what is acceptable. Children follow the childminder's excellent example and are exceptionally well mannered and considerate.  Children and their families receive a very warm welcome into the setting. The childminder understands the anxieties parents may have when leaving their child and takes time to work closely with them to reassure them and help their children settle.

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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

 continue to access professional development opportunities that increase the potential to maintain the exceptionally high standard of care and education provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as, the self-evaluation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. She has a very robust knowledge of child protection. The childminder knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder is extremely alert to hazards and takes measures to ensure children's safety at all times. The childminder ensures that her training and qualifications are used to the very best effect in order to enhance the provision. She is now considering how to develop her training further. Parents are exceptionally complimentary about the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of what children can do based on meticulous assessments of their learning. The childminder knows precisely what children need to learn next and activities are carefully planned to challenge them through their play. Children relish all opportunities to develop their own ideas. The childminder is highly responsive to children's imaginative play and skilfully supports their games. The childminder incorporates simple mathematical concepts, colours and shapes into children's spontaneous play. Children enjoy counting cars and lorries and sorting them into categories. Meaningful discussions and challenging questioning support children in developing their spoken language and thinking skills. Children delight in sharing their knowledge of the role of different types of emergency vehicles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children show a very strong sense of belonging and flourish in the welcoming and caring environment created by the childminder. They have excellent opportunities to investigate the natural world and develop physically. They play in the childminder's garden daily and are taken on regular outings to local parks. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks which include an interesting selection of fruit and vegetables. They learn about healthy lifestyles and that it is important to have a balanced diet. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder frequently praises children's efforts, encouraging them to have confidence in their own abilities. Their self-esteem flourishes. Children celebrate various festivals and regularly socialise with others children at local groups. Children develop a deep understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know how to handle and use scissors safely.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely motivated and independent in their learning. They are very eager to get involved and show very high levels of concentration. All children successfully develop the key skills needed for school and future life. They make excellent progress, showing increasing independence, extremely positive attitudes towards learning and an abundance of self-confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267542 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 848513 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Kibworth, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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