Childminder EY453835

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 19 September 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 demonstrates an enthusiasm for her work and is dedicated to providing good quality childcare. She plans a wide range of challenging experiences that helps children make good progress.  The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of the children. She has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do and successfully uses the information to identify the next steps in their learning.  Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress during their time in the childminder's care. They comment positively about the service provided.  Children happily involve the childminder in their play and demonstrate that they feel emotionally safe and secure. The childminder is friendly, caring and provides a warm, welcoming environment.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn to share, take their turn and play cooperatively together. They benefit from praise and encouragement, which helps

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of available training opportunities to further develop her practice.  The childminder does not always seek sufficiently detailed information from parents before children start, in order to help precisely identify children's starting points in their learning and development.

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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

 engage in available professional development opportunities to expand understanding of current best practice and improve the quality of the provision to the highest level  seek more-detailed information from parents when children first start in order to precisely identify their learning and development starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from documentation completed by them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a safe home and closely supervises children as they play. She ensures risks to children are minimised on outings. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a detailed policy to follow should any concerns arise about children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice and asks parents for their views. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made good progress. The range of experiences and resources provided for younger children has improved and self-evaluation procedures have been enhanced. The childminder reviews and tracks children's progress. She successfully uses this information to assess children's progress and potential gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder constantly talks to children, using explanation and appropriate questions to enhance their learning. She encourages children to count and develop their problem- solving skills as they complete puzzles. Children concentrate as they carefully thread beads, which supports their developing hand-to-eye coordination skills. The childminder and children enthusiastically work together as a team to construct a tepee tent in the childminder's garden. Children are encouraged to think and work out what materials will hold the tepee tent together. They use their physical strength to push the wooden poles into the ground and practise their scissor skills as they cut the required length of string. Children have lots of fun and eagerly shine torches inside the dark tent. They enjoy listening to stories. Children talk about the illustrations on each page and repeat familiar phrases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children quickly develop close bonds with the childminder. There is good provision for outdoor play and children benefit from regularly playing in the fresh air. Children develop their physical skills as they swing on the monkey bars and rope swing. They use tools to dig in the sand pit and thoroughly enjoy burying their feet in the sand. Children are supported to develop a good awareness of their own safety. They learn how to cross roads safely, why it is dangerous to throw sand and the importance of wearing a sun hat and applying sun cream on a hot day. Children visit places of interest around the local community and learn about the diversity of the wider world. They learn about different animals at the zoo, visit the library and a variety of country parks. Children participate in craft activities in preparation for Christmas and design Rangoli patterns during Diwali celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are developing the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for the next stage in their education, such as pre-school and school. Children demonstrate a willingness to undertake new tasks and try new things. They are encouraged to take responsibility, develop their independence and manage their own self-care skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453835 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1043354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She lives in the Broughton Astley area of Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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