Childminder EY366053

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 4 June 2013

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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 has developed systems to enable her to reflect on the quality of her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to identify and target areas for improvement.  The childminder understands how children learn. She carries out regular assessments of the progress children make. She uses this information to plan for the children's individual next steps in their learning.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's welcoming home. Children behave very well and have formed firm friendships. They have respect for each other. Children have strong attachments with the childminder.  Children enjoy independently accessing a wide variety of activities. Resources are plentiful and are used successfully by the childminder to support children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start.  Although the childminder maintains good standards of hygiene, occasionally, she does not remind children about the importance of handwashing routines.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when they first join the setting  strengthen children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene practices and how these contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation and attends regular training in child protection. She conducts regular risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe from harm. There is a range of policies and procedures in place to help promote the safety and welfare of children within her care. The childminder is committed to developing her skills. She regularly meets with other childminders and early years professionals to share information and ideas and extend her knowledge. The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has taken appropriate steps to meet the previous actions and recommendations. The childminder monitors her practice so that children's needs are met effectively. Parents provide positive written feedback which demonstrates their satisfaction with the quality of their children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating and challenging activities, using children's interests to plan effectively to support their play and learning. The childminder is skilled at engaging children in play. She talks to children, asking them purposeful questions that encourage them to think about solutions to problems. Children enjoy sharing storybooks with the childminder. She supports children in gaining a wide vocabulary and models new words for them. Children delight in taking part in a range of creative activities. They enjoy making marks and forming letters as they draw. Older children are starting to recognise the initial sound in words and can identify the spelling of their own name. The childminder encourages children to count and use mathematical language as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, children develop an understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious snacks and home-cooked meals and engage in physical exercise each day. Children have regular access to the garden and enjoy nature walks and trips to the shops, park and farm. Children enjoy learning about their wider community. They take part in celebrating a variety of festivals and have access to resources that reflect diversity. The childminder is a good role model who regularly praises children's achievements. Children play well together. They know the importance of sharing and respecting the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing their independence and follow their own interests as they play. Children are eager, confident and motivated to learn. They communicate well and develop good social skills. Older children are developing early literacy and mathematical skills. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366053 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1043107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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