Childminder EY477090

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the service she provides. They are fully involved in their child's learning and development and are valued as partners in their children's education.  Children's behaviour is exemplary because the childminder is a superb role model. Children are very polite and have outstanding manners. They are developing excellent relationships with the range of different aged children.  The childminder is extremely self-motivated and passionate about providing a good quality service for children and their parents. She is dedicated to her own professional development. She attends training and exchanges ideas with other early years professionals to keep herself up to date with changes to legislation.  Children are extremely happy and settled in this welcoming and homely environment. They develop exceptionally strong relationships with the childminder, because she is

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This provision is good

warm and responsive to their individual needs. This supports children's emotional well- being and helps them to be confident and ready to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan a broad range of activities and experiences for children to find out about their similarities and differences, or to learn about different customs and faiths.  Although the childminder has formed strong relationships with parents, she does not use information gained on entry quickly enough to help her accelerate children's learning from the 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

 provide children with resources, equipment and greater opportunities to learn about different people and communities beyond their own experience  use information gained from parents on entry to plan activities and experiences that support children to make rapid progress in their development from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed and observed activities and routines in all areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding.  The inspector viewed evidence of suitability checks for all adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps children safe and prioritises their welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare, and has detailed policies that are shared with parents to underpin her safeguarding practice. The childminder is very dedicated to her role and demonstrates a strong capacity to improve through self-evaluation. She works extremely close with the families to identify her strengths and weaknesses and improve her provision. She updates her practice through attending training and childminder support groups, and using the internet. Children benefit from continuously improving learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge to analyse her detailed observations and assessments. She then accurately monitor's children's progress and identifies what children need to do next. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed. The childminder demonstrates a strong, natural teaching ability. She delivers consistently good practice, observing, engaging with the children and reflecting on her practice. This supports children to be motivated and challenged. The childminder expertly differentiates her engagement to focus on each child's priorities for learning. For example, while outside older children crush chalk and mix it with water. They talk about the texture and how they can mix it to make different colours, while younger children enjoy making marks on the path and practising their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive as they receive warm, nurturing care from a childminder that prioritises their welfare and emotional well-being. Effective settling-in sessions allow the childminder to spend quality time with children and families before they start with her. Children get to know the childminder and parents build up trusting relationships from the start. Children are gaining an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles and the relevance of hygiene practices through well thought out activities and ongoing discussions. They have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they walk the childminder's dog each morning. They learn how to care for animals, and how to behave and stay safe around dogs.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's skilful interaction alongside rich learning experiences support children, to make good progress in their development and develop the skills needed for school. Older children are fantastic role models to the younger children and learn to be patient, helpful and have a caring attitude. Younger children are developing their physical skills, as they are given plenty of opportunities to run, climb and test out their physical strength in the childminder's garden. Children demonstrate their independence as they choose where they want to play, wash their hands prior to eating and help prepare snack. Children are happy, curious and thriving in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477090 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1055674 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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