Childminder 225778

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 28 February 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 develops good relationships with the children. She gets to know their individual personalities, interests and capabilities well. Children are very settled and happy in her care.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy meals and have plenty of opportunities for fresh air.  Partnerships with parents are effective. There is a good two-way flow of information between the setting and home. The childminder shares information with parents on a daily basis. They comment positively on their active involvement in supporting learning at home.  The childminder evaluates the service she provides well. She identifies her strengths and where she can improve. One of the areas she has reviewed is the provision for children to express their creativity, thoughts and feelings through music.  Children's social and emotional skills are well promoted. The childminder teaches them

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This provision is good

to take turns, share their toys and respect each other during their play. She teaches children right from wrong and encourages them to be kind and caring towards each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to the highest levels, in order to promote rapid progress in children's learning.  The childminder does not give babies enough opportunities to explore and experiment with a range of media and materials using their senses, as part of the programme to develop their creative skills.

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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

 focus professional development on strengthening the quality of teaching and increasing the potential for children to achieve rapid progress in their learning  increase opportunities for babies to explore and investigate different objects and materials using their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parents' written comments and consulted with them by telephone to gain their views about the setting.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and carried out a joint observation with her.  The inspector checked documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She regularly updates her mandatory training and completes thorough risk assessments to make sure children play, learn and develop in a safe environment. The childminder has responded well to all recommendations from the previous inspection. She plans activities that cover all aspects of children's learning and supports parents well to guide their children's learning effectively at home. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and this helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning swiftly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder systematically plans activities to meet the needs and spark the interests of children. She provides many opportunities for them to learn through first-hand experiences. Regular use is made of the local environment. They explore on nature walks and extend their physical development within the local parks. The childminder gives a high priority to improving children's language skills. She talks to young children, using clear and simple words to help them develop their speech. Questions are skilfully used to extend language and thinking skills. Children enjoy looking at books independently and snuggling up to the childminder at story time. They join in with repeated words and anticipate what is going to happen next. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's levels of development. She uses relevant guidance to identify their next steps in learning and plans ways to promote these to ensure their continued good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She has created a homely, welcoming and stimulating environment where children are eager to learn. The childminder follows routines from home to make sure she is meeting the individual needs of children consistently. Her sensitive approach encourages them to persevere as they begin to manage their own personal needs. Children develop a positive sense of themselves and their personal safety. The childminder teaches children to keep safe in a range of situations. For example, she explains to them why it is important to sit at the table while eating their food. Links with other childcare professionals enable the childminder to extend the social learning experiences of children. Spending time with other children helps improve their confidence and sense of well-being. The childminder uses books and discussions with older children to support their understanding of what it is like to be at

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

school. Children go with the childminder to pick up older children from school, helping them to become familiar with new environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are supported to make good progress from their individual starting points. This helps to prepare them well for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225778 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 864353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1977 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a teaching qualification.

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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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