Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 8 December 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 made significant progress since the last inspection. She has addressed the actions and recommendations set and has benefitted from support provided by her local authority.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills very well. She listens attentively, skilfully extending what children say to help build up their vocabulary and sentence construction. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. She provides a friendly, family focused environment for children, which helps them to feel relaxed and at home. Children are confident and self-assured learners.  The childminder evaluates her provision and identifies areas that she would like to develop even further. She is committed to the ongoing improvement of her practice.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to help support children's learning

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This provision is good

and development. She encourages parents to share information about the achievements their children have made at home.

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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.

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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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents. She read written feedback from parents, given to her on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated and hardworking. She has made a concerted effort since the last inspection to improve her practice and outcomes for children. The childminder shares good practice ideas with other childminders. She finds relevant up-to-date information online and by reading childcare periodicals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training which enables her to identify children who might be at risk from harm. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child. Parents say that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides for their children. They say that she offers children a variety of different activities, which helps them have fun and make progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have lots of fun with the childminder. There is plenty of opportunity to play outside. Children collect eggs from the chickens in the garden and enjoy feeding the local ducks. The childminder understands how children develop and that they learn through play. She knows the children she cares for well and uses this knowledge to plan a wide range of interesting activities for children to enjoy. Recently, this included taking children on a trip to the local train station to learn about trains and how they work. The childminder supports children's developing imagination. She joins in their play as they pretend to cook her a cake and make her a cup of tea. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's language. She puts into practice skills that she has learnt on a recent course about promoting children's communication. She talks to children as they play and encourages them to learn and repeat new words, offering them praise

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes sure that children play in a safe and welcoming environment. She builds excellent bonds with children and they feel comfortable and secure in her presence. When children are tired, they come to the childminder for comfort and cuddles. The childminder supports children's social and emotional development well. She takes them to local toddler groups, giving children opportunity to mix and socialise with their peers. The childminder is a good role model. She promotes positive behaviour with children. She reminds them to use good manners and helps them to share their toys. Children follow good hygiene procedures, develop a positive awareness of healthy eating and enjoy regular exercise in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good levels of progress and learn the key skills they need for their next stage in learning. They play and explore happily and confidently. They demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Older children's mathematical and literacy skills are developing well. They are beginning to recognise familiar letters and they confidently count up to 20 with the childminder's help. Younger children demonstrate curiosity as they dip their fingers in and out of paint. They enjoy the sensation of paint on their hands and are pleased with the marks that they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330292 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1058292 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. 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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