Childminder EY401039

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 19 May 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

 The childminder provides a warm and caring environment. She knows the children well and they build close attachments with her. Children show that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder has built effective partnerships with parents. She is committed to working with them to ensure continuity in care and learning for children. Parents are kept well informed of their child's development and are regularly given ideas to help them continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's achievements and development. Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has a calm and caring approach and interacts positively with children.  The childminder makes good use of local facilities to extend the range of learning experiences offered to children. This enables them to be more involved in the local community. Children's social skills and their awareness of the world around them are

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, activities are not planned well enough to make sure that children are able to make best use of the resources provided to build on their learning.  The childminder does not make best use of training opportunities to focus on delivering the highest quality teaching to children.

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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

 plan activities more carefully and ensure that children can always make best use of the resources to support their play and learning  expand continuous professional development opportunities to focus even more sharply on delivering the highest quality teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation systems with the childminder. She looked at children's records, and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides a safe environment and supervises children closely at all times. She has completed child protection training. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow in order to protect children from harm. She meets regularly with other childminder's and uses this as an opportunity to keep her knowledge of legislation up to date. The childminder reflects on her practice, and makes changes to benefit the children that attend. She seeks and values the opinions of others, including parents and children, in order to continue to build on her practice. Parents comment very positively about the quality of care and learning that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She provides activities that reflect their interests and next steps in learning. The childminder gives children lots of encouragement and motivates them to participate and try new things. The childminder uses timely and pertinent questions to promote children's communication and language skills. She waits patiently as they think of the answers, and listens attentively while they talk.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a relaxed and welcoming family environment. She takes great care to get to know children from the start. She works closely with parents to ensure children have sufficient time to settle when they first join the setting. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations for behaviour and provides children with clear and age-appropriate explanations of these. She is a good role model and teaches children to show kindness and consideration to others. The childminder effectively supports children's health and well-being. She provides healthy snacks and talks with parents about the range and balance of food in lunchboxes from home. Children learn good hygiene practices and to manage their self-care needs. They benefit from frequent opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder teaches them how to keep themselves safe as they play during outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in relation to their starting points. They are learning the key skills that will help them be well prepared for school and their future learning. Children develop good communication and physical skills. They make choices, express themselves and are proud of their achievements. Children use mathematical language and count spontaneously as they play. For example, they fill and empty buckets of sand and count one, two, three as they throw and catch a ball. Young children demonstrate a love of books. They sit with the childminder, sharing their favourite stories. They carefully turn the pages and join in with familiar words and phrases.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401039 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 874102 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 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Market Harbrough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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