Childminder EY455216

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 14 May 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 provides a broad range of well-planned activities and stimulating resources that supports children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder builds strong nurturing relationships with the children in her care. This supports children's emotional well-being and builds a secure basis from which they are ready and able to learn.  The childminder takes children to local groups where she can help them develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence.  The childminder is a good role model and offers children lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave well and develop good manners. They learn to share, demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others.  The childminder makes good use of professional networking to ensure she remains up to date with changes to legislation and practice. For example, she has used her good

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This provision is good

links with other professionals to help her gain a strong understanding of recent guidance to support her safeguarding procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder involves parents in their children's learning, she does not always give them clear enough information about what they will be learning next, so they can more successfully help guide their learning at home.  The childminder has not established a fully focused programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 provide clear information to parents about what children need to learn next, so that their learning can be more successfully guided at home  develop an ongoing programme of professional development to further raise the quality of teaching and the learning outcomes for children.

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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 took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day of the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector talked to the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures that she must implement to help safeguard children. She organises important childminding documents effectively and securely. She ensures that she keeps updated with relevant early years information. Robust procedures enable her to record and report concerns about children's welfare. Policies and risk assessments are reviewed regularly to help minimise hazards to children and ensure the smooth running of the setting. The childminder reviews and analyses the quality of the provision to ensure it meets the children's needs well. She takes account of the views of parents and children. She regularly meets with other childminders to share effective practice, helping her to maintain her good standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her expertise to ensure children are provided with good quality learning experiences. Children have independent access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources and equipment. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn. Assessments are completed regularly and identify clear next steps for learning. This ensures that planned experiences build upon children's prior learning. Children's manipulation and small-muscle skills are developed as they explore play dough and use tools. The childminder provides a wide range of additional materials to further encourage them to make patterns and create models. Consequently, children develop their creative skills, make choices and develop strong imaginations. As children play, the childminder skilfully weaves in opportunities to count and talk about size, length and quantity. The childminder introduces new vocabulary

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely, caring environment. Children are happy and confident and have a good relationship with the childminder. Relevant information is collected from parents about the requirements of new children. This enables the childminder to settle children well and to meet their individual needs effectively. The childminder ensures children play safely through effective supervision and guidance. Children's growing independence is promoted well. They learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as attending to their own toileting needs. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well for their age and stage of development, given their starting points. They develop good communication and language skills and express their needs clearly. Children follow instructions well and have good opportunities to develop their early writing skills during their creative activities. They learn to be physically active and enjoy exploring and investigating. Children are happy, settled and engaged in their play. They gain confidence in their abilities and develop the skills needed for their move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455216 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1066439 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Shepshed, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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