Childminder EY444710

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 13 November 2012

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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 is well qualified and attends regular training, which helps to keep her knowledge of how children learn and develop up to date. She uses ideas and information from her training to enhance the learning opportunities for all children.  The childminder is committed to providing high-quality childcare. She frequently reviews her practice and clearly identifies strengths and areas for development.  The childminder promotes children's health and well-being extremely well. She encourages them to make healthy food choices and makes sure they understand about good hygiene routines. Children enjoy an abundance of physical exercise options.  The childminder works closely with children and their families to gain information about their interests, views and ideas. She uses this information to plan a wide range of enjoyable and stimulating activities.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and each other. They take great

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This provision is good

pleasure in playing and learning together and sharing their achievements. They confidently invite visitors to join their play.

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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 effectively to identify specific next steps in children's learning.  The childminder does not always organise resources to enable children to easily make independent choices and lead their own 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  help children to make independent choices from the range of toys and resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at policies, children's individual progress files and a range of other documentation. She also looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector looked at areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and protect them from harm. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and garden and takes steps to minimise potential hazards. She is confident in the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She works hard to establish these relationships for the benefit of the children in her care. The childminder provides a written summary of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She encourages parents to share this with other professionals, such as health visitors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's achievements. She uses their interests to plan a good range of activities. Children benefit from a wealth of opportunities to explore the natural world in the setting and on visits. For example, children collect leaves and seeds from a local nature reserve and visit an allotment playgroup where they have opportunities to dig and learn about growing their own food. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. During play, she uses rhyme and song to help develop their vocabulary and repeats and reinforces new words. The childminder asks age-appropriate questions and adapts her teaching to extend children's learning. For example, children use glue to create a picture from seeds and leaves. They enjoy investigating the glue's properties and are encouraged to talk about their observations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places strong emphasis on supporting children's physical health and development. She ensures they have appropriate clothing to enjoy outdoor play at all times. The childminder successfully teaches children to manage their personal care needs, such as dressing themselves and washing their hands. At snack time, young children skilfully use safety knives to spread their crackers. The childminder is an excellent role model. Children respond well to her gentle praise and encouragement as they play. Very young children display a high level of respect and consideration for each other. For example, they take turns, show concern if others hurt themselves and offer a towel as they wash their hands. Children have opportunities to find out about and celebrate the differences between themselves and others, often through art and craft activities. For example, children paint rangoli patterns on the doorstep and make diva lamps during

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the key skills they need to move successfully on to the next stage in their learning, including school. For example, they confidently explore, investigate and display high levels of concentration during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444710 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1060118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 5.

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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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