Childminder 225247

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 19 April 2010

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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 has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She skilfully observes children as they play, interacting and offering challenges to extend and build on their ideas. As a result, all children make outstanding progress, given their starting points.  The childminder has very high expectations of what children can do based on meticulous assessments of their learning.  The childminder recognises how important children's spoken language skills are for future learning. She engages them in conversations and asks questions to encourage them to express their thoughts, ideas and opinions. She continually encourages all children to use speech to communicate.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with all children from their point of entry. All children, including those who are very young, demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They confidently access all available space, only seeking the childminder

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This provision is outstanding

out when wishing for her to join in their games or for a snuggle.  Children share, take turns and behave extremely well. The childminder is an excellent role model who promotes positive attitudes. Children follow the childminder's example and are exceptionally well mannered and considerate.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. The childminder uses the information shared by parents to ensure that planning for children is successful in maximising learning.  The childminder continually and consistently reflects on her practice and the provision she provides for children. She is highly proactive at keeping up to date with any changes in regulation and legislation, adapting and changing her provision as, and if, necessary.

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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

 review and assess how more innovative and imaginative ways to enhance children's early writing skills further promotes their learning in this area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant to children's safety. She ensures all areas children access, both indoors and outdoors, are assessed for risks and hazards. Child protection procedures are robust and well embedded. The childminder completes regular training within this area and clearly explains what she would do if she had concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder ensures all those living in the household or caring for children are safe and suitable. She monitors her assistant's interactions with children and provides regular meetings on how to build on and improve their practice. The childminder has recognised that children could benefit from more innovative ways to develop their early writing skills. The qualified childminder is extremely dedicated and committed to building on her experience. She regularly undertakes training, attends network meetings and uses the internet to further develop her practice. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

childminder establishes highly effective partnerships with other settings children attend. This helps to ensure children benefit from consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children develop a real appreciation of books. Older children sit with younger children and read to them. The childminder offers children story time every day. She encourages them to sound out words familiar to them. She helps them make their own books about outings they have been on. Children have excellent mathematical skills. They count, add up numbers, name shapes and begin to use positional language as they play. The childminder makes the most of every opportunity to enhance learning. When it begins to snow, she quickly takes the children outdoors to investigate. Children talk about the patterns the snow makes on the ground and how it melted. They know that when the rain clouds get cold they turn to snow. These experiences enhance children's understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children, even those new to the setting, are exceptionally confident and display high levels of emotional well-being and independence. The child-centred environment allows them to roam freely from one space to another. Children play together harmoniously and they behave exceptionally well. Children's physical well-being is exceptionally well promoted. They have daily access to the outdoors, where they climb, explore water funnels, build, use wheeled toys and run. An excellent range of meals is offered to children, supporting their good health. They help the childminder tend to fruit and vegetables in the garden. These are then picked and eaten at the setting. Children learn about what is dangerous and how to keep themselves safe. They handle knives carefully and safely when preparing their fruit for snack time.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those who receive funding, make excellent progress from their starting points. They are very well prepared for the next stages of their learning. Children are highly motivated, eager to learn and join in activities with enthusiasm. Children question why things happen and use their language to enhance their imaginative play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225247 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 854684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Quorn, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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