Childminder EY456342

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 7 May 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

 Children spend time getting to know the childminder and becoming familiar with her home through a gradual settling-in process. Information gathered from parents enables the childminder to plan effectively from the start of their child's placement.  Teaching is good. Children's individual learning is supported well. The childminder plans a wide range of activities based on their future learning needs. She uses resources effectively to support children as they play.  Children are happy and relaxed. They play within a safe and secure environment. The childminder encourages children's awareness of their own safety both inside and outdoors.  Children enjoy being active. They regularly visit the park and spend time in the garden each day where they benefit from plenty of physical activity.  Records and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented effectively. Policies reflect the

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This provision is good

childminder's ethos of care and are shared with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to develop their awareness of technology and how different things work.  The childminder's professional development plans are not yet targeted precisely enough to achieve an even higher level of teaching.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to explore and develop their awareness of technology and how things work  focus more precisely on identifying professional development opportunities that will help raise the quality of teaching and children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed children present as they played and discussed teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has established very clear routines for observing and assessing children's abilities and planning for the next steps in learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. She is knowledgeable of the signs of abuse and the procedure to follow to raise her concerns. Thorough assessments of potential risks are completed and action taken to minimise them. The childminder works in partnership with parents and other early years providers involved in children's lives. Effective communication ensures that children's learning and care needs are known. The childminder shares ideas with parents about ways of continuing their child's learning at home. This supports children's continual development. Parents speak positively of the service they and their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are inquisitive learners. They are enthusiastic, engage easily in activities and enjoy the childminder's involvement in their play. The childminder gathers important information from parents about their child, which forms the basis for their learning. Children make marks. They use pens, pencils, wet sand and paint brushes. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills. Children recall past experiences and talk about their families. Children enjoy learning outdoors. They use small tools within the garden and learn about the changes that take place as plants and bulbs grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident within the childminder's home. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their child's day and the activities they have enjoyed. Children rest and sleep as they need to. They enjoy cuddles with the childminder and affection is readily given and received. Children behave well. Their confidence and self-esteem are supported. The childminder praises children for their achievements and supports them as they learn to negotiate through play, take turns and share the toys. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a variety of foods that take account of particular dietary needs and preferences. They relish playing outdoors, which helps to promote their physical development. Children learn about the wider world and diversity. Resources reflect positive images of society and children learn about different cultural celebrations during the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop their independence, make choices with regard to their play, and develop their self-help skills, becoming confident in addressing their personal care needs. Children delight in looking at photographs of them and the other children cared for by the childminder that are displayed by the childminder. They identify each child and talk about the activities and places they have visited. Children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456342 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1043037 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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