Childminder EY464375

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 19 December 2013

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made positive improvements to her practice. She has addressed all of the actions and recommendations raised. The childminder has devised a robust set of policies to underpin her practice.  Children are happy and settled in the warm and caring family environment. Children benefit from a gradual introduction into the childminder's care. They visit on several occasions, enabling them to form a relationship with the childminder and to become familiar with her home.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She sets clear rules and boundaries, which are consistently applied. The childminder regularly praises and encourages children, which promotes their self-esteem.  The childminder plans a good range of activities to successfully expand children's knowledge of the world around them, including their local community. Children learn to

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This provision is good

respect and understand each other's differences through their play.  The childminder supports children to be emotionally prepared for the move on to school. They become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not precisely targeted to help her raise her knowledge and practice to the highest level.  The childminder does not consistently support parents to share what their child already knows and can do when they first start.

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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

 focus professional development more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  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 has good knowledge and is confident about reporting any concerns to relevant services. Risk assessments are carried out to minimise hazards in her home and on outings and regular fire drills help children to know how to stay safe. The childminder is well organised and the documentation supporting her practice is well maintained. The childminder evaluates her setting. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her in identifying any areas of her practice that can be improved. Parents express their high levels of satisfaction with the care that the childminder provides. They would happily recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She knows the children very well and talks in detail about their strengths and areas for further development. The childminder makes observations of what children can do and uses this information to help her plan appropriately for their future learning. She interacts purposefully with them to support their learning and help them to make good progress. The childminder extends children's mathematical learning during play activities. Children enjoy counting as they play with cars. They enthusiastically sing songs about farm animals as they play with farm sets. The childminder uses the children's interests as a way of building on their learning. Children's fascination with vehicles is extended as the childminder encourages them to look at stories about farms. They discuss the different types of tractors and other vehicles that may be found on a

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be independent and do things for themselves. They freely choose from a wide range of resources and activities, shaping their own learning and making decisions about what they want to do. The childminder supports children's health well. Good hygiene procedures are followed. She offers healthy and nutritionally balanced snacks that meet children's dietary needs. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to have fresh air and exercise. She makes good use of her garden and local parks to promote all aspects of their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their individual starting points. Children enjoy playing and learning. They are able to communicate their needs and are becoming confident individuals. They are motivated to explore and learn. They focus well on things that interest them. Children have lots of opportunities to practise their literacy and maths skills. They enjoy reading books, singing and counting and compare size and shape. Children are developing the skills they need to prepare them for the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464375 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1043636 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Whetstone, Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am until 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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Telephone number

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