Childminder EY478763

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 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

 The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment. She builds warm relationships with children and gives them her full attention. Children are happy and develop good levels of confidence and self-assurance.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She provides offers a relaxed and fun approach to learning. Children are eager to participate in activities that reflect their interests and learning needs. They develop key skills which support their ongoing development.  Children behave well. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement. She provides age-appropriate support and guidance. Children are confident, learn to be kind, respect others and cooperate with simple boundaries.  Partnerships with parents are good. Their positive feedback indicates that they are very happy with the service the childminder offers. The childminder encourages a regular two-way exchange of information. This helps to ensure that children's individual care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for. Information from observations is sometimes not used really effectively to identify specific next steps in children's learning.  Overall, the childminder supports children's language skills well. However, sometimes she does not give children enough time to think and talk as they play.

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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 the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress  extend opportunities for children to talk and think during activities to further promote and encourage their speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation systems with the childminder. She looked at children's records and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a good start to her childminding business. She has a realistic awareness of her provision. The childminder has identified her strengths and areas that that she wishes to develop to bring about ongoing improvement in her practice. She shows a commitment to continue to build on her skills and knowledge through training. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder pays close regard to children's safety and well-being. She maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities regarding safeguarding and child protection. She is clear of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder understands the benefit of working with others. She has built links with local schools and pre-schools. This helps to ensure that children's needs are met as they move between learning

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in with their play. Her fun and natural rapport encourages children to join in and participate. Children confidently make choices in what and where they would like to play. Indoors they use small-world toys that reflect their strong interest in cars. Overall, the childminder models good language and repeats words and phrases to support children's communication skills. She introduces mathematical concepts and language. Together they count one, two, three, as they release cars and watch them go from the top to the bottom of the ramp. Outdoors children show good physical skills and an awareness of space as they skilfully and safely manoeuvre vehicles around obstacles. Communication with parents is effective. They share information when children first start to inform the childminder's assessments from the outset. Parents are involved in their children's learning to support this at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They laugh and smile, and thrive on the childminder's warm and affectionate interactions. Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn good hygiene practices through daily routines. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children are provided with a balance of meals and snacks. Children regularly take part in physical activities. They play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks and recreational areas. The childminder offers an inclusive service. Children are developing an understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder provides activities and resources to help support their understanding of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. Children develop good skills for starting their next stage of their learning, including school. They learn the practical skills they need, such as being able to wash their hands and feed themselves independently. Children listen and respond positively to simple instructions and confidently express their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478763 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 989624 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 and lives in Groby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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