Childminder 254402

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2016 20 November 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 successfully met the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection. She effectively assesses children's progress and plans for their individual learning. Strong partnerships are in place with other settings involved in the children's care.  The childminder is warm and loving. Children respond well to her kind nature. She is very mindful of children's individual care needs and personalities. Children confidently explore the childminder's home and freely choose from toys and resources that motivate them to learn.  Close, positive relationships are in place with parents. The childminder speaks to them every day about their children's time in her care. She shares children's achievements and they work closely together to meet children's ongoing learning needs.  The childminder considers what she does well and what she would like to do to improve. She identifies training that will help develop her knowledge and skills in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to extend learning and support children to develop their own thoughts and ideas in their play.  The childminder is sometimes too overly focused on the end result in arts and craft activities and does not always encourage children to express 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

 refine teaching techniques so that children are consistently supported to develop their thoughts and ideas in their play  support children to express themselves and make their own decisions in art and craft activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge and understanding of child protection. She has secure procedures in place for reporting her concerns to the appropriate authorities. Adults living in the home have undertaken suitability checks. The childminder evaluates her practice and prioritises her areas for development. She welcomes advice and support from local authority advisers. The childminder undertakes risk assessments on all areas of her home and is mindful of any possible risks on outings. This helps to ensure that children are cared for in a safe and suitable environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She identifies the individual development needs of children and provides activities that support their learning. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's individual interests and ensures resources reflect these. The childminder talks consistently to young children as they play. She provides a clear narrative in activities and repeats the words children say for reinforcement. Children really enjoy listening to stories and looking at books with the childminder. She encourages children to think as she asks them questions about what is happening in the pictures they can see. Children enjoy sensory play opportunities. They make footprints with water on a special mat. They giggle and squeal with excitement as they splash in the bowl and jump across the mat. Children participate in regular art and craft activities. They relish the difficult task of peeling the backing off the stickers to add

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children welcome the childminder's interaction in activities. They seek out cuddles with her and enjoy sitting on her knee to complete some activities. Children are familiar with all aspects of the childminder's home and the daily routines in place. They tidy up after themselves, putting the rubbish collected after craft activities in the bin independently. The childminder offers positive encouragement during children's play, helping them to learn right from wrong. The childminder provides foods that promote a healthy diet and closely follows children's medical and dietary requirements. Children spend time in the fresh air every day. They are able to access a good range of equipment that supports their physical development in the garden and regularly take walks around a local reservoir.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and learn the skills needed in readiness for the next stage of their learning, such as starting pre-school. The childminder enhances and extends children's mathematical knowledge during play. She encourages children to develop their counting skills through number books and introduces mathematical language as they build a tower of bricks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254402 Local authority Rutland Inspection number 1058072 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Empingham, Rutland. She operates all year round from 8am 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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