Childminder EY435851

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 13 September 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 well qualified, knowledgeable and experienced. She has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of activities and resources. This, coupled with consistently good teaching, helps children make good progress.  The childminder places a high priority on safety. For example, risk assessments are robust and help to ensure hazards are minimised. This enables children to play safely indoors, in the garden and when on outings.  Resources are easily accessible and children become actively engaged, develop their curiosity, and imagination and exploration skills.  Children behave very well in the childminder's home. They respond appropriately to gentle reminders of behavioural expectations and boundaries.  The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies the strengths and areas for development. She attends regular network meetings with other childminders to share

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This provision is good

good practice, offer support and provide opportunities for children to play together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her assessments of children's progress precisely enough to focus on identifying trends or gaps in their learning.  Sometimes, the childminder asks children questions in quick succession and does not allow them enough time to think and respond with an answer themselves.

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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 better use of the assessments made, in order to make sure that no area of learning is supported less well than another, for children to make the best progress they can  provide children with more opportunities to think about the question that has been asked and respond in their own way, to further encourage their thinking and speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the evidence of the suitability of the childminder to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a rich and varied environment that supports children's learning and development. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder values parents' views and regularly shares information about children's development and progress. Parents praise the childminder for the progress their children have made since being in her care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust policies and procedures in place that support her to safeguard children. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she attends courses which extends and refreshes her knowledge about local safeguarding procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is focused on helping children to enjoy and achieve what they set out to do. For example, she encourages children to persevere with tasks and keep on concentrating and trying. The childminder uses some methods to support children to develop their communication and language skills effectively. For example, she repeats new words and uses words in children's home languages. Children enjoy looking at photographs the childminder has taken of them. Children share stories as they recall past events and talk about what they are doing. This helps them learn about differences between themselves and others, and to develop self-awareness. Children have ample opportunities to be creative. They watch a fireworks display on television and look at photographs before creating their own painting. They make marks in a variety of ways as they paint with a wide range of materials, such as sticks, brushes, sponges and their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. She supports children's emotional well- being effectively. She knows the children well and ensures she provides support or reassurance when they need it. Children settle quickly and the childminder has flexible settling-in arrangements that are tailored to the needs of the child. Children benefit from opportunities to explore the local area and visit the park. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, and she helps children understand the importance of eating fruit and vegetables to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The children take part in baking and cooking activities with the childminder. They develop an understanding of where food comes from. Children understand the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snack time, and how these contribute to their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in readiness for their future learning, including starting school. Children develop key skills in mathematics and writing. For example, they show perseverance as they draw using coloured crayons and recognise colour and shapes. Children enjoy reading books and develop an interest in early literacy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435851 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1065759 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round 7am to 9pm, Monday to Friday and offers weekend care, if needed. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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