Childminder 962834

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 6 December 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

 Children are happy, settled and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant. Children proudly show off their work and achievements, for which they receive much praise.  Children are provided with good opportunities that help to develop their independence skills and meet their own needs. They learn how to wash their hands from an early age and freely help themselves to their own water cups whenever they feel thirsty.  Children show an awareness of keeping themselves and others safe. They demonstrate the correct way to hold and use resources and help to tidy away toys from the floor area.  Children show kindness and consideration for others as they share the toys and resources. The childminder and her assistant are effective role models. They provide clear boundaries and expectations for children's behaviour.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder works effectively with

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This provision is good

parents to share information about children's care needs and the progress they make.  The childminder's policies and procedures underpin her good practice. These are shared with parents to keep them fully informed about her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's thinking or problem-solving skills during everyday activities.  The programme of professional development for the childminder and her assistant is not highly focused on raising the good quality of teaching still higher.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills even more effectively in their everyday activities  enhance the programme of professional development to further raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. They fully understand what action to take if there are concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice to ensure consistency and quality. They effectively use their knowledge and experience and monitor the educational programme well. Precise observations and assessments of children's progress are used to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder works well with other agencies to provide children with the support they need. Parents are positive about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilful in promoting children's developmental needs. She takes into account children's interests and next steps in learning when planning activities to help them make good progress. Children are enthusiastic learners. For example, they use their imagination to create adventures linked to familiar stories. This helps to promote children's rich communication and language. The childminder allows children time and space to explore and to repeat favourite games. In addition, she plans interesting adult-led games and activities. For example, children enjoy listening to animal sounds and matching them to the picture of the animal on their game board. Children listen with increasing attention and recall. When their board is complete they celebrate their success with claps and cheers. The outdoor garden space is used to good effect. Children plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables. They enjoy observing the frogspawn as it changes. Furthermore,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children talk about the colours of the flowers that they can see. They show concern when some flowers are drooping because of recent frost. Through activities like these, children learn to care for the environment and living things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant. There is lots of fun and laughter in the rich and stimulating environment. Children are independent as they choose from a wide range of activities in the home. They are always busy and occupied. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides healthy snacks and children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. Children are developing a good understanding of the world in which they live. The childminder is helping them to learn about other cultures and festivals celebrated by themselves and others. She takes them out and about in the community, where they meet new people and experience different activities and environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They acquire the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well to start school. All children show a love of books. Younger children handle books with interest and point to pictures as they turn the pages. They develop good language as they are constantly learning new words. Older children recognise familiar words and say the sounds some of the letters make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 962834 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1037070 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in the Thurnby area of Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Children attend for a variety of sessions during these times. The childminder mainly works with an assistant. The childminder and her assistant hold appropriate early years qualifications 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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