Childminder EY456148

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2016 19 June 2013

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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 positive, attentive and caring. Children settle quickly in the welcoming family home. They build close relationships with the childminder and are happy and relaxed.  The childminder is very organised. She implements a range of documents, policies and procedures to underpin her practice. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to promote children's safety and welfare.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to understand how to care and show consideration for each other. Younger and older children play well together. They share, take turns and demonstrate good manners.  Children show good levels of independence. From a young age, the childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and attend to their own care needs. This supports them in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder tells parents about activities planned for their child but does not give them precise enough information about the next steps in children's learning.  The childminder's system for tracking children's progress is not always effective in helping her to plan consistently challenging activities for individual children.

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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 parents more precise information about their child's next steps for learning and how the activities planned for their child are intended to promote these  focus more precisely on developing systems that most effectively track children's progress, in order to inform planning and help them to make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and 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. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her plans for continued development.  The inspector took into account the written and verbal views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with local child protection procedures. She ensures that the environment is safe and suitable for children. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe in her home and on outings through activities and daily routines. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. For example, she has established effective relationships with other settings where children attend. She regularly shares useful information that promotes consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder effectively reflects on her practice and invites parents to contribute to this process. She seeks out courses online and locally to help develop her practice. Overall, partnerships with parents are effective in ensuring that the childminder works successfully with them to meet children's needs. Parents comment positively about the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. Overall, she uses her knowledge about child development effectively to promote children's good progress. She observes children as they play to find out what they can do and need to learn next. The childminder provides effective support for children's language development. She talks with children during activities and listens carefully to what they have to say. Children confidently join in with conversations and are eager to share their knowledge and experiences. For example, they animatedly explain how they have made bird feeders out of pipe cleaners and cereal. Children learn about numbers, shape, size and measure during activities. With the childminder, they count how many scoops of sand it takes to fill a bucket. They compare the size and shape of 'bugs' they find hiding in leaves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming learning environment. Children can choose from a wide variety of well-presented toys and resources that interests them. She gathers information from parents about children's care and health needs, backgrounds and interests. This helps the childminder to meet children's needs well. Children show a strong sense of belonging and self-esteem. They show their pride and strong sense of achievement as they point out examples of their artwork displayed in the childminder's home. Children's good health is promoted effectively. They benefit from outdoor play on a regular basis. Children enjoy playing in the childminder's garden, going out for walks and visiting nearby parks. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children's individual dietary needs are met. She encourages children to make healthy choices from their lunchbox.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore the environment and make independent choices. They show sustained levels of interest in activities and a strong determination to tackle tasks and challenges. Children are developing key skills and attributes and are well prepared for their move on to their next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456148 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1066494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Great Glen, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, 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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