Childminder EY388071

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 13 August 2009

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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 demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn through play and have individual learning styles. She regularly observes and accurately assesses children's ongoing achievements.  The childminder provides children with warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environments, both inside and outdoors. Children are consistently motivated and demonstrate good levels of interest and desire to want to learn more.  Successful settling-in processes are used by the childminder to ensure that children's individual care needs are well known prior to them starting.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly updates parents about their child's progress. Successful strategies ensure that parents are fully involved in their child's early education from the very start.  The childminder is proactive with regard to her professional development. She regularly attends training workshops, reads articles and meets up with other professionals. This

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This provision is good

keeps her practice updated and benefits all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children enjoy taking part in a good range of learning experiences, the childminder does not always identify all opportunities to further extend the children's emerging independence skills.  The childminder does not regularly seek out and include the opinions of parents and children when she reviews the quality of the service she provides.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to build upon their developing independence and self-care skills  include the views of parents and children in the evaluation process, using the information to assist in building on strengths in practice and prioritising areas for further development.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning information and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and methods of self-evaluation.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of her role and responsibility to teach children and keep them safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding a child's welfare. Children take part in emergency evacuation procedures. This enables them to know what to do if an emergency occurs. Effective relationships with other professionals are established. The childminder regularly shares her knowledge and good practice with others. Children's ongoing achievements are monitored regularly. The childminder shares all documentation with parents and offers them examples of how to support learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic about her role. Young children are consistently motivated and arrive eager to learn. Children's early language skills are developing well. The childminder instinctively involves toddlers in many conversations about things that interest them. She successfully extends their vocabulary, such as including the names of specific flowers that grow in her garden. During play, toddlers are able to identify some colours and are encouraged to count. Children talk excitedly about their previous learning experiences. For instance, they explain how to plant carrot seeds and understand that these need water to grow 'bigger and bigger'. Parents compliment the childminder's ability to teach and care for their children. They state that children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and believe they are making progress since starting at her home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close relationships with the children and their families. Toddlers demonstrate that they are happy in the childminder's company and confidently select toys and resources that interest them. The childminder skilfully enters the children's play, enabling young children to take the lead. For instance, during imaginative play, she follows the children's instructions, such as pretending to be poorly. Children independently solve problems, as they use a range of pretend medical tools to make her feel better. The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts, which successfully raises their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good levels of progress in their learning and development, based on their starting points. Toddlers' social skills are developing well. They play well together and demonstrate empathy for their friends when they feel upset. The childminder uses a good range of age-appropriate behaviour strategies, such as reminding young children to take turns and share. Since the last inspection she has successfully developed her outdoor learning environment. This supports the children's interest of the natural world. Children develop a good range of skills needed for their future education, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388071 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 859081 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Leicester. She operates from 9am to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, during term time only. 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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Telephone number

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