Childminder EY459380

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 14 October 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 makes accurate assessments of children's development through regular observations. She identifies where children may need additional support or challenge and provides a good range of interesting activities. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. The childminder gathers information from them to effectively support continuity in children's care and learning. She shares ongoing information with parents and provides ideas to help them to continue children's learning at home.  Children build strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder is kind and caring, and is a good role model. She helps children understand how to care for each other. Children behave well.  The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the importance of a safe and healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious meals and develop positive attitudes to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few independent opportunities to explore resources and materials that support their creativity.  The childminder does not make the best use of partnerships with other settings that children attend to gain a greater insight into children's overall development.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to independently explore different media and materials  strengthen the partnerships with other settings where children attend to regularly share information to further promote consistency in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. 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. She 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 account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder adopts a professional and organised approach to her role. She implements a detailed range of documents, policies and procedures to support her practice. The childminder is committed to providing a good quality service for children and families. She regularly seeks out the views of parents and values their feedback. The childminder keeps herself up to date with new childcare developments through research and training. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder pays high regard to children's safety and welfare. The childminder has a confident knowledge of signs that may cause concern about a child's welfare and of the procedures she should follow. She ensures that the environment and resources are safe and suitable for children. She helps children to learn about their own safety and others. For example, older children know that small toys can be a potential hazard to those younger than themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands child development. She provides activities and resources that interest and engage all children. They are motivated to learn and make good progress. Overall, the childminder adapts activities effectively to meet the different needs of each child. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses well- worded questions to set challenges for older children. She repeats words and models the correct use of language to support younger children's understanding. Children of all ages enjoy looking at books with the childminder and on their own. The childminder promotes children's mathematical understanding through activities. Children identify and compare the properties of different shapes as they make a pretend rocket out of cardboard and paper. They show how they can recognise numbers as they find the numbers one to five and enthusiastically count down from five to one ready for blast off.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are valued as individuals. The childminder encourages children to express their thoughts and feelings. She offers a lot of praise and encouragement. Children are sociable, happy and confident. Children are encouraged to use good manners and to recognise appropriate rules and boundaries. Children are independent and learn to attend to their own self-care needs well. They participate in outings to local parks and groups providing opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about the wider community. Children enjoy regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Indoors, they dance, moving their bodies with increasing control to favourite songs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and make good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident and enjoy their learning, showing high levels of enthusiasm as they join in with activities. Children show good communication skills. Older children speak clearly and confidently. Younger children are eager to join in conversations, practising new words and sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459380 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1066706 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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