Childminder EY440776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 16 March 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 made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has gained support from the local authority to help her develop her service and has taken appropriate steps to rectify the issues raised for improvement at the previous inspection.  Children form close bonds of attachment with the childminder. They invite the childminder to join in with their play. The childminder displays her obvious affection towards the children.  The childminder makes good use of local groups and facilities to extend the range of learning experiences offered to children. Children's social skills and their awareness of the world around them are promoted well.  Partnerships with other early years settings are well established. These effectively promote consistency in children's care and learning. Good links with the local school are used effectively to help prepare children for the next stage in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Settling-in arrangements are effective. The childminder speaks to parents to find out about children's needs and routines. Pre-start visits help children and parents get to know the childminder and for the childminder to get to know them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of available training opportunities to further develop her practice.  The childminder does not provide enough challenge to extend children's engagement and thinking skills to the highest possible level.

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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 good practice and improve the quality of the provision to the highest level  provide children with the challenge they need to extend their engagement and thinking skills as far as possible.

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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 indoors and outdoors 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 a good knowledge of the indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that children are closely supervised at all times and she is responsive to their needs. She uses risk assessments effectively to help her identify and address potential hazards to children's safety. The childminder has developed systems which enable her to reflect on the quality of her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her identify and target areas for improvement. 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 demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She undertakes observations of children and identifies next steps in their learning. There is an effective balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. Children freely choose from the range of resources available to them. They eagerly participate in activities, both inside and outdoors. Children become deeply engaged in activities based on their individual interests. Children enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder. They confidently make marks and older children are beginning to recognise the letters in their name. Children persevere well with completing puzzles and they enjoy counting toys as they play. They learn about the natural environment and animal life. They delight in finding snails in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Overall, children develop an understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious snacks and drink plenty of water. The childminder encourages children to be physically active. Children enjoy trips to the park and playing in the childminder's garden. They celebrate a variety of festivals and have access to resources that reflect diversity. The childminder is a good role model. She praises and encourages the children. Children play well together. They know the importance of sharing toys. Children learn to be independent and take responsibility for their own surroundings, eagerly helping to tidy away their toys after playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points, including children who speak English as an additional language. They are happy and eager to engage in activities and conversations with the childminder and each other. 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 EY440776 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1050878 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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