Childminder EY420008

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 8 September 2011

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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

 This well-qualified childminder focuses very strongly on closing gaps in children's learning. Children make good progress and are well prepared for school, when the time comes.  Children are particularly good communicators. They confidently express their wishes and use language to engage with other children, adults and visitors in the childminder's home.  The childminder is attuned to children's interests very well to promote their learning. Children show a fascination for the world in which they live. They enjoy using their imaginations and being creative.  The childminder works extremely closely with parents. She offers support in times of change and fully includes them in their children's learning. As a result, children's physical and emotional well-being are promoted very well.  The childminder demonstrates a very strong commitment to continually developing her skills and improving the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek information from other settings that children attend, in order to help inform her assessments of their progress. As a result, she cannot be sure her assessments are as accurate as possible.  The childminder does not challenge children to do as much as possible for themselves, particularly during creative activities. As a result, children do not always learn as much as they are capable of at these times.

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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

 seek information from other settings that children attend to help make the assessments of what children know and can do as accurate as possible  challenge children to do as much as possible for themselves so they learn as much as they can.

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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 evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and a reflective practitioner. She highly values the views of parents and children and uses these to help her evaluate the quality of her provision. Parents state that the childminder is professional, very supportive and plans a variety of activities which children enjoy. Children particularly like the toys provided for their outdoor play. As part of her well-targeted professional development, the childminder has improved upon how she observes, assesses and plans for children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training to ensure she has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection issues. She knows what actions to take to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages very well with children. She provides interesting experiences which promote all areas of children's learning. While outdoors, children enjoy exploring sand and water. They develop their physical skills as they fill different sized containers using tools, such as spades. Children learn about space, shape and measure and confidently use some number names accurately in their play. The childminder asks lots of questions to help children consider why things happen. Children show curiosity as they watch intently as ice floats and melts in water. The childminder constantly introduces children to new words. They listen attentively and respond by copying and practising the language they hear. They use complex sentences to share their ideas and confidently talk about events that have happened in the past.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to get to know the children and their families well. Children settle with ease into her welcoming home and develop strong, secure relationships. They play happily and enjoy exploring the wide range of stimulating play resources and activities. Children follow good hygiene routines and choose to spend lots of time being active outdoors. The childminder gives a high priority to working in partnership with parents. Strategies are agreed to help children manage their feelings. Consequently, children behave well, share, take turns and confidently follow instructions. Children learn to keep themselves and others safe as they confidently move from one play area to another. The childminder prepares children well for changes in the routine and for new experiences, such as a visitor to her home. This helps children feel safe, secure and confident to interact with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They develop their early writing skills as they copy and trace letters of the alphabet. Children's enjoyment of books is evident as they listen to stories, anticipate the next event and recall what has happened. They have great fun developing their imagination as they dress up as their favourite characters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420008 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 852053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Great Glen area of Leicester. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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