Childminder EY478862

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 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

 Children are motivated to learn. The childminder and her assistant successfully guide their interests and support their learning through play. Children are interested and involved in what they choose to do.  The childminder and her assistant develop warm and caring relationships with the children in their care and support them in the transition from home. Children are happy, relaxed and are eager to become involved in their chosen activities.  Children's welfare and safety are addressed comprehensively. The childminder identifies and minimises potential risks within the home, garden and while on outings.  The childminder continually supports and extends children's communication and language skills. She models language clearly, engages children in conversation and continually introduces new vocabulary.  The childminder effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language. Children see their home language displayed in the environment with a

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This provision is good

corresponding picture. Keywords are used with all of the children to broaden their knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences.  Records, policies and procedures required for safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents when children start does not consistently include contributions from them about what their child can already do.

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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

 extend the arrangements for gathering information from parents when children start to clearly establish children's starting points so that this can be taken into account when planning for their future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualification and training certificates, and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of their role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. They know the local referral procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. The childminder is proactive with regard to addressing her own professional development and that of her assistant. Information gained through training courses is discussed and policies are reviewed to ensure that they reflect current practice. Relationships with parents are good. Time is spent getting to know parents and settling children into the childminder's care at the start of their placement. Daily written and verbal discussion takes place. This keeps parents informed about their child's day, their progress and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress. The childminder and her assistant form secure relationships with the children. Observations, assessments and tracking of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly identify potential gaps in learning and take steps to reduce them. Children's interests are also included in the planning of activities. Children's attention is captured as they read stories with the childminder's assistant. He uses expression and different voices to reflect the characters in the book. Children learn different mathematical concepts. For example, they fill and empty different containers with sand. They count how many scoops of sand they need to fill a container and discover what shapes they can make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settle easily into the childminder's care. The childminder and her assistant use their knowledge of the children, their needs and likes to reflect their routines at home in the care they provide. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air. They delight in spending time in the garden and enjoy walks in the local area, familiarising themselves with the community around them. Children's self-esteem is consistently promoted. They fully understand what acceptable behaviour is and are supported as they learn to negotiate through play. Children's dietary needs and preferences are respected by the childminder. Foods are freshly prepared each day and children are actively involved in making healthy choices at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop independence and confidence in the choices they make with regard to play and in managing their self-care needs. They feel safe and secure. Children express themselves confidently and they form close relationships with the other children, the childminder and her assistant. They develop their small-muscle skills through activities, such as painting, and while manipulating puzzles and scissors. They engage in activities and learning opportunities that support the skills children need in readiness for their move on to pre- school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478862 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 984804 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Leicester. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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