Childminder EY477648

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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

 Children's emotional well-being is well supported. They settle quickly and develop good relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate that they are happy and comfortable in their surroundings.  The childminder interacts positively with children. She engages in meaningful conversations with them during activities. The childminder uses questions well to help children to develop their language and thinking skills.  Children's behaviour is good. They are learning be kind and considerate towards each other. The childminder helps children effectively to develop an understanding of how to play cooperatively, encouraging them to share and take turns.  The childminder has made a good start to her childminding. She is organised and uses a range of detailed policies and procedures to guide her practice. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the environment and supervises children at all

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, there is a good range of resources available, children do not have enough opportunities to make choices for themselves and follow their own ideas.  The childminder does not always involve parents in assessing the starting points for children's learning.

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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 make choices for themselves and to lead their own play  support parents more effectively to share information about what children already know and can do, in order to help inform the assessments of the starting points for their learning.

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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 looked at children's learning records. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans for children's individual learning needs.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder. The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her plans for continued development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with local child protection guidance and requirements. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has evaluated her service, in order to identify areas where she can improve. She has a positive attitude to her role. The childminder shares a strong commitment to continuing to develop her knowledge and skills through training. Overall, the childminder has built positive relationships with parents. She provides them with daily feedback about their children's care and learning. The childminder understands the benefit of working with other settings where children attend. The childminder shares useful information to help provide children with complementary learning experiences that support their good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She makes assessments of their achievements to identify their current stage of development. Overall, she plans experiences for children's next steps in learning well. Children are eager to participate and explore the resources on offer. The childminder takes opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills. For example, she encourages children to describe what they can see, feel and smell as they investigate a range of natural objects. Children's mathematical understanding is promoted during activities. They sort conkers into groups of big and small and count how many they have. Children learn about the natural world as they explore the garden. They share their excitement with the childminder as they find a centipede.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets the individual needs of the children well. Children feel safe and secure in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder praises children's achievements and good behaviour. Children show good levels of self-assurance and are confident to articulate their needs to the childminder. They respond well to her guidance and enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks, such as sweeping up after finishing a creative activity. Children are learning how to keep themselves healthy. They have regular opportunities to play outside in the childminder's garden and visit local parks. They develop their physical skills as they play ball games or ride scooters. The childminder involves children in the planning and preparation of snacks and meals. They eat healthily and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are well prepared for school and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. Children develop good levels of independence. They find and put on their own shoes and coats before playing outside. Children demonstrate a strong determination to master more difficult tasks, such as doing up coat zips and tying up shoe laces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477648 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 986751 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Loughbrough. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6.40pm, 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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