Childminder EY335781

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 21 August 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's progress is good. They are well prepared for their next steps in learning and their eventual move to school. The childminder has a good understanding of children's expected development and knows how to identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder provides children with a variety of experiences that meets their individual learning needs.  Children's early communication skills are well promoted. The childminder provides meaningful conversation and introduces new words and phrases to children.  Children are confident and have good self-esteem. They develop strong, affectionate relationships with the childminder and his co-childminder. They show through their actions that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder is a good role model and promotes sharing, turn taking and good manners in daily activities and play. Consequently, children behave well.  The childminder has successfully addressed the actions set at his last inspection. He

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This provision is good

has made changes to raise the quality of his provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes over directs the older children in their play. He anticipates the problems children may face and addresses these without giving them the opportunity to identify and resolve issues for themselves.  The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to make choices for themselves about what to play with.

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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 more opportunities for the older children to identify problems and overcome these for themselves  extend opportunities for children to be more independent and spontaneous in their choice of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. He is confident in the procedures to follow should he have any concerns about a child's welfare. Robust risk assessments are carried out on all activities and experiences provided. These help to minimise hazards and keep children safe. Training and professional development are given a high priority by the highly qualified childminder. He uses a variety of methods to extend his knowledge and understanding of changes in legislation and of good teaching practice. This helps to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder works well in partnership with his co- childminder. The regular exchange of information and ideas helps the setting to run smoothly and effectively. This meets the needs of all children. Parents are complimentary about the services that the childminder provides and report that their children are happy

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder offers a good range of planned, focused activities that enhances children's learning. Children thoroughly enjoy the experiences he plans. For example, children enjoy making pots and planting their cress seeds. Children have good opportunities to develop some of their early literacy skills as they make marks with crayons and other resources. The childminder counts with children and uses mathematical language effectively during their play. Children have good opportunities to develop essential social skills to help them with moving on to pre-school and school. They visit local groups and learn to mix and build friendships with other children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children access a range of resources that acknowledge cultural differences and this helps to raise their awareness of diversity. Children get plenty of physical exercise and fresh air. They benefit from playing in the mature garden and laugh as they hide behind trees and bushes. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop healthy lifestyles. He provides nutritious snacks and meals for children. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before mealtimes and after toileting. The childminder recognises when the children are hungry, tired or thirsty and supports their emotional and physical well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are making good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are active in their learning. They show an eagerness to learn and spend long periods of time engaged in activities. They are learning to recognise letters and numbers and to differentiate between different sounds. A love of books is fostered as children enjoy snuggling on the sofa to read their favourite story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335781 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1044073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Oadby, Leicestershire. He operates all year round from 7am to 6.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status. He works with his mother, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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