Childminder EY341597

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 1 June 2015

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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

 The childminder has worked consistently to address the actions identified at her last inspection. Support from the local authority has been used effectively to successfully drive improvements and embed good practice.  The childminder carefully reviews children's development. Her improved accurate assessments and effective planning clearly outline children's next steps in learning. She offers stimulating and motivational adult-led activities that engage children really well and extend their learning effectively. Children make consistently good progress.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and they are happy and relaxed. They develop secure relationships with the childminder and other children, building their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder knows children and their families very well and works closely in partnership with parents.  The childminder has built up a very beneficial two-way flow of information between

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This provision is good

herself, parents and other settings children attend. She has a clear picture of children's interests and needs across all aspects of their lives, in order to enable her to complement and provide for them very effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to extend their freely chosen imaginative play and creativity.

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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

 review the opportunities for children to explore imaginatively and extend their freely chosen play scenarios.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading a number of their comments on letters given to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended a range of child protection training, updating her knowledge effectively and subsequently reviewing her procedures. She understands how to recognise and deal with concerns about children's welfare. She undertakes risk assessments of her home and uses safety equipment to ensure young children are safe and secure. The childminder evaluates the service she provides and identifies strengths and weaknesses in her practice. She speaks to parents and gathers ideas from observing children's interests to improve the resources and experiences children receive. She works closely with another childminder for professional discussions, to share good practice and to plan interesting joint activities for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are active learners who are keen to take part in the interesting activities provided for them. They chat confidently with the childminder. She listens patiently, giving them time to put their thoughts into words. Children show their knowledge as they confidently recognise and name equipment and clothing, matching these to pictures of different key people in the community. The childminder encourages them to use descriptive language. Children name colours of clothing and the childminder extends their understanding as she describes the checked pattern of the trousers of a chef. Children say that the fireman must have his hat and the racing driver, his helmet. They make links in their experiences and the childminder extends their understanding as they talk about how these items ensure the people's safety.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive. Babies seek her out for cuddles and reassurance and she instinctively reacts to their needs. Children approach the childminder with ease to ask questions or tell her what they need or want. Babies are very keen to explore. The childminder is mindful of their safety while still ensuring they can progress their rapidly developing mobility. She watches patiently and offers them reassurance as they crawl around her home and negotiate doorways and other obstacles. Children have daily opportunities for spending time in the fresh air, either in the appropriately resourced garden or during walks to local parks and shops. The childminder organises play opportunities that help to develop essential social skills for moving on to pre-school and school. For example, through visits to local groups, children learn to mix with and make friendships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. Babies develop curiosity and positive attitudes towards learning. Children, including those that require additional support, are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children learn independence skills and are happy at the setting. They have built suitable relationships with their peers and the childminder. They show they can attend to tasks and concentrate on things that interest them. They are acquiring good skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341597 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1051059 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 21

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant 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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Telephone number

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