Childminder EY411382

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2016 24 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 is committed to providing a good quality service. She has addressed all of the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection.  Children are very happy and settled in the welcoming family home. Children play in a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that sparks their interest and motivates them to learn.  Children benefit from the provision of freshly cooked and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder caters for their individual dietary requirements. She promotes children's understanding of healthy eating and supports their good health.  The childminder follows children's interests in their play. She knows when to intervene to provide more challenge to extend children's learning, and when to step back to allow children to lead their own play.  Children enjoy learning about their wider community. They take part in celebrating a

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This provision is good

variety of festivals and have access to resources that reflect diversity. The childminder regularly meets up with other childminders. Children develop and gain effective social skills.

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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 consistently support parents to share what they know their child can already 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

 engage in available professional development opportunities to expand understanding of current best practice and improve the quality of the provision to the highest level  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 took account of the views of parents as expressed through their written comments on the childminder's questionnaires.  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 understands her role in safeguarding children and the action to take in the event of a concern. Risk assessments are in place, highlighting potential areas of risk and the steps taken to minimise these. The childminder seeks and acts upon the views of children and parents to enhance her practice and the outcomes for children. Parents show satisfaction with the service provided. In their written comments, they state that they are happy with the care their child receives and that their children enjoy spending time with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors the children's development. Her assessments of the progress children make are detailed. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified. She uses this information well to plan activities that support and challenge children, promoting their learning and development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills. She interacts with children as they play, labelling their actions and extending their vocabulary. Children enjoy manipulating play dough and filling and emptying pots with pasta. Children have fun developing their imaginations as they feed babies and pretend to make phone calls. Children develop an early understanding of how technology works as they operate simple electronic toys. The childminder keeps parents informed of children's progress through daily discussions and development updates. Good links with the local school are used effectively to help prepare children for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes warm and positive relationships with the children. She offers flexible settling-in arrangements to meet children's individual needs. She spends time getting to know them and their families. Children show the attachment they have to the childminder. They climb onto her lap for a cuddle and invite her to play with them. Children are learning about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They have regular opportunities to exercise and get plenty of fresh air. They enjoy visits to the local park, going on nature walks and walking to the local shops and cafes. The childminder is a positive role model. She uses praise and encouragement to build children's confidence. Children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children have made good progress from their starting points. Children are able to communicate their needs effectively. They independently select activities that interest them and spend considerable periods of time, in relation to their age and stage of development, concentrating on them. Children show determination and a positive attitude towards challenges and are becoming confident learners. Older children are developing early literacy and mathematical skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411382 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1050909 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except 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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