Childminder EY449430

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 15 February 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

 Children's emotional needs are very well met. A gradual start for children is offered that reflects their individual needs and helps them feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. In addition, the childminder offers home visits to begin to build trusting relationships with children and their families.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder observes children as they play, offering ideas and introducing additional toys to continually challenge children and engage them in learning. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is a positive role model. She gives children clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. Children's behaviour is good. They listen to what is asked of them and follow rules. Children's self-esteem is boosted by the positive praise and encouragement offered by the childminder.  The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of

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This provision is good

parents and children. She evaluates her practice and uses what she learns to provide good quality care and learning experiences for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to hear and use number and colour language are not consistently provided.  There are few opportunities provided in the educational programme to fully promote children's understanding of diversity.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to hear and use number and colour language in everyday play  provide more opportunities across the educational programme to develop children's understanding of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated the range of activities on offer to the children, with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and committed. She has taken positive steps to improve her provision since the last inspection. She seeks information from other early years settings children attend, to help develop and build on children's learning. The well- established exchange of information between the childminder and parents promotes consistency for children. The childminder gives parents ideas about ways to support their child's learning at home. Parents comment positively on the quality of the service and on the progress their children make. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures the home, garden and any outings children are taken on, are assessed for risk, to limit hazards. She has a secure understanding of steps to take should she feel a child was at risk from abuse. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation through the internet, talking to other childminders and attending training. This helps her to drive improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

in the provision and enhances learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and joins in enthusiastically with their chosen play. She carefully monitors the progress children make. From this, she plans interesting and stimulating activities linked to their next steps in learning. The childminder uses lots of repetitive language to help to build children's vocabulary. Children begin to use their speech to express their needs. Children show good imagination. They 'cook' dinner for the childminder and visitors, handing them various foods and drinks. Children display creativity and show good dexterity as they use stamps, pens and glue sticks. They enjoy listening to music, moving and singing to songs that are familiar to them. Children have a strong exploratory impulse. They explore the range of resources and show fascination at the sounds emitted from the accordion as they squeeze and pull it. The childminder shows them how to make music with this.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are offered a healthy, balanced diet. All foods are freshly prepared and reflect children's individual dietary requirements. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about healthy foods, through discussion and activities. Children benefit from opportunities to explore the local area and visit the park. They use the garden and open play spaces to develop their physical skills. Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder's warm and affectionate manner puts children at ease. They are relaxed and feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. Toys and resources are very well organised to enable children to make choices and develop independent learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working well within the typical range of development for their age. The childminder knows them well and plans play opportunities to challenge their learning effectively. They are gaining key skills for future learning. Children's independence skills develop as they put on their own coats and manage personal hygiene with limited support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449430 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1066042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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