Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 6 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 form strong bonds with the childminder. They clearly have fun and enjoy being with her. The childminder provides a home-from-home environment, which helps children to feel safe, comfortable and valued.  The childminder maintains effective two-way communication with parents. She shares information about the progress their children make and what they need to do next. This supports a shared and consistent approach to children's care and learning.  Children use a wide range of good quality resources. They are stored at low level, helping all children to make independent play choices. Planned activities are based on children's interests and the well-organised environment supports their play and learning well.  Children are confident and the childminder encourages them to be independent. They are provided with numerous opportunities to make decisions and choices in their play and during daily routines. From a young age children are encouraged to do things for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Recently, the childminder has not sufficiently focused on her professional development to expand her skills and raise the quality of her teaching to a consistently high level.  There is capacity to strengthen information sharing with other providers to support a collaborative approach to children's care and learning as they move between settings.

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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 more precisely on identifying professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to an outstanding level  enhance information sharing with other settings where children attend to ensure a collaborative approach to children's individual care and learning.

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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 spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within the home.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder clearly knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She supervises children closely. Her home is secure and regular checks on the environment ensure risks to children are minimised. The childminder listens to the views and opinions of children and their parents. She takes these into account to help her review her practice. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care and learning their children receive. They remark that they would recommend the childminder without hesitation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. The childminder observes children as they play. She completes regular assessments, which enables her to monitor their progress and plan for their next steps in learning. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses effective techniques to extend and build on children's learning. Her engaging manner enhances children's enjoyment. The childminder actively joins in during role play. Children enthusiastically style her hair and together they engage in meaningful and lively conversation. The childminder uses well-paced questions, and models the correct use of words without dominating the discussion to promote children's communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's good settling-in procedure means that children have plenty of time to become familiar with her and the environment before they start. The childminder implements consistent routines. This helps children to develop a sense of security as they know what is happening and when. Consequently children settle quickly. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's guidance. She is a positive role model and helps children to develop the essential social skills. Children are reminded to use good manners, share and take it in turns. Minor disagreements between children are managed sensitively and successfully. Children spend time in the garden or at local parks on a regular basis. They follow good hygiene routines and learn about the importance of keeping themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school. They are developing good literacy and mathematical skills, and show an increasing interesting and understanding of number. Children count and identify numbers in books, use building blocks and grading cups. They show a positive approach to learning and this helps them to acquire the key skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467959 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1043854 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 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Fleckney, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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