Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 24 July 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

 The childminder's kind and nurturing approach towards children supports them in developing a strong sense of security. She places a high emphasis on giving children time, and her full care and attention to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities that are age- appropriate. Children are able to access these independently. This encourages them to make decisions and choices, and successfully promotes their independence and confidence.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses effective methods to keep parents informed of their children's care, learning and progress. She is confident to share information and to help parents extend children's learning at home.  The childminder joins in with children's play naturally. She successfully supports young children to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder ensures

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This provision is good

that she models the correct use of words and introduces new vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not monitor children's development precisely enough to plan highly challenging activities and experiences that promote children's rapid progress.  The childminder's arrangements for her professional development are not yet rigorous enough to raise the quality of teaching to exceptional levels.

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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

 sharpen the arrangements for monitoring children's development and use the knowledge gained, to plan more highly challenging activities and experiences for children  focus more precisely on developing a more targeted approach to professional development that increases the potential to achieve the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading their written comments.  The inspector observed an activity with the childminder. She discussed the children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, as well as a selection of policies and procedures. They discussed her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder pays high regard to children's safety. She has kept herself up to date with local child protection procedures and knows how to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that children are closely supervised at all times and is very responsive to their needs. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to help her identify and address potential hazards to children's safety. The childminder is organised and manages her provision well. She reflects on her practice and is keen to continue to build on her current provision. Partnerships with other early years settings are well established and help support children as they move from one to the next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and happy in the environment. They eagerly participate in activities both inside and outdoors. The quality of teaching is good and the childminder interacts positively with children. She sits at their level, maintains eye contact and successfully captures and holds their interest. Overall, the childminder's knowledge of individual children is good. She is aware of any areas that they may need extra support or at risk of falling behind their expected stage of development. She has a positive approach and is proactive in putting in place appropriate support where needed. Young children thoroughly enjoy playing with water. They concentrate well as they drive different vehicles through the water and onto dry land. With support and encouragement from the childminder they persevere until they complete jigsaw puzzles. They show a sense of pride as they place the final piece. The childminder reads regularly to children. She uses good intonation and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and secure. Children display good levels of independence. They confidently explore the environment, helping themselves to toys and equipment that interest them. The childminder has age-appropriate expectations of children's behaviour. She supports them in learning right from wrong. She manages their behaviour in a consistent and fair way. Children learn to share, take turns and respect others. The childminder makes good use of community groups and facilities to broaden children's experiences and give them a greater understanding of the world. She carefully considers the benefits of these opportunities and tailors them to meet the needs of individual children. The childminder effectively promotes the importance of a healthy lifestyle. At snack time, children enjoy fresh fruit and are gently reminded to drink water to ensure that they remain hydrated in the warm weather.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are developing the confidence and skills that will equip them well for future learning. They benefit from physical activities and enjoy being outdoors. Children develop an awareness of counting and numbers. They count the wheels on toy cars and recognise numbers on jigsaws.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439624 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1042235 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Groby, Leicestershire. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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