Childminder 225893

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 6 January 2014

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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

 Children demonstrate strong and trusting relationships with the childminder. She has a warm and natural approach and effectively supports children's emotional well-being. This helps to build a secure base from which children are ready and eager to learn.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. They work closely together, regularly sharing information about children's daily care routines, activities and how well they are progressing in their learning.  The childminder has long established and strong links with the local school and pre- schools. She shares useful information with other settings and professionals to support a shared approach to children's care and learning.  Children's good health is promoted well by the childminder. They regularly enjoy outdoor play and participate in physical games and activities. The childminder actively promotes healthy eating and good hygiene practices.

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands the benefit of self-evaluation. She seeks out parents' thoughts and is able to identify her current strengths and areas for development. She has made good progress since her last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not wholly successful in making the best use of her knowledge of individual children. She does not always reliably plan and provide consistently challenging activities that promote children's rapid progress.  The childminder has not recently accessed professional development opportunities to help take her teaching skills to an even higher 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

 make better use of the knowledge of individual children's interests and next steps in learning in order to plan and provide consistently challenging activities that promote their rapid progress  focus more on professional development opportunities to help raise teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within the home.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she now completes regular observations of what children can do. In addition, she effectively monitors their progress and completes the necessary progress checks for children aged between two and three years. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible indicators of abuse or neglect and the procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Effective risk assessments of the home, garden and outings enable her to identify and minimise any potential dangers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of individual children and what they are interested in. She plays alongside children and her engaging approach motivates them to join in with activities. They laugh and smile and clearly enjoy their learning. The childminder models the correct use of words, asks appropriate questions and listens carefully to children's contributions. This supports children's language development well. The childminder effectively builds on children's mathematical skills. They count and use mathematical language during games and activities. For example, during a game of basketball, they count down before each throw and use words such as high, low, over and under to describe where the ball lands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment where children feel safe and secure. She is very aware and attentive to children and meets their individual needs well, working closely with parents. The childminder is a good role model. She gives clear guidance and regular praise and encouragement. Children are valued and appreciated and show high levels of self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. They find their own shoes when going out in the garden. Children demonstrate a strong sense of achievement as they proudly announce that they have correctly placed them on the right feet. The childminder teaches children about the importance of washing their hands and covering their mouths if they cough. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe during activities and everyday routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well given their starting points. They are learning key skills and attitudes ready for their next stage in learning, including school. Children enthusiastically participate in activities and develop good levels of self-confidence and independence. They develop good social skills and are eager to manage tasks for themselves. Children behave appropriately. They cooperate with each other and learn to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225893 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1043646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on 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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