Childminder 226019

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 5 February 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 has successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection and shows a commitment to improving the outcomes for all children.  Children have good access to books. They enjoy reading them with the childminder and on their own. This supports their literacy skills well.  The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being and they quickly settle in the welcoming, homely atmosphere. Children form good friendships with each other.  The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages parents to provide healthy lunchboxes for their children. The childminder talks to children about foods that are good for them, to support their good health.  The childminder uses a variety of information sources to update her knowledge and keep her practice current. For example, she regularly reads relevant literature and shares good practice with other early years professionals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to have a go and try to do things for themselves.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings children attend are not fully successful. She has not established an effective two-way flow of information about children's learning and development, in order to achieve consistency between settings.

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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

 give children more opportunities to try to do things for themselves, in order to build further on their growing independence  develop more effective ways to share information about children's progress with other early years settings that children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. The inspector also 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates that she can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible child abuse. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments for her home and for outings. She has a detailed selection of policies and procedures in place which she uses well. This helps her to keep children safe. Children also learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they help to tidy away toys to avoid tripping over them. Furthermore, when cutting the dough, the childminder reminds the children how to hold the knife safely and demonstrates this to them. The childminder reflects well on her practice and considers the views of parents and children when making any changes. She involves parents in their children's learning by sharing information about children's daily activities and progress. Parents are complimentary about the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children during their play and gets to know them well. She uses the information gained to identify children's next steps in learning. She plans effectively, helping them to make good progress. The childminder listens carefully when children speak. This helps children to know that the childminder values what they have to say and helps to build their confidence in speaking. Children are encouraged to use their imagination. For example, they use the small building bricks to make a pretend school. Children talk confidently about their own experiences and share their feelings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to celebrate their own cultures and faiths. She celebrates special events in the children's lives and encourages them to recognise those of others in their community. For example, the childminder takes the children to a weekly community tea and cake afternoon. Children have opportunities to meet different people. This helps children to develop an understanding of the wider world. Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries and provides gentle reminders as to how children are expected to behave. They share, cooperate and play harmoniously together. This supports their social skills well and helps to prepare them for school. Children are physically active and enjoy being outdoors in the garden. In addition, they go on many outings, such as to conservation areas and parks, where they explore the natural world. The childminder uses positive praise and encouragement to promote children's self-esteem

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and confidence. They show a sense of pride as they display the things they have made in the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making typical progress in all areas of their learning and development, given their starting points. They are acquiring the essential skills to be ready for their next stage in learning, including their eventual move on to school. Children develop their mathematical skills. The childminder uses positional language to describe how the train track may fit together. They develop their small physical skills as they manipulate the dough using a range of tools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226019 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1050575 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991. She lives in the Barlestone area of Leicestershire. She operates her provision all year round from 7am 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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