Childminder EY461306

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed training and increased his level of childcare qualification. This has had a positive impact on his knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop.  The childminder pays high regard to children's safety. Effective procedures are in place to highlight and minimise risks within the childminder's home and garden and when on outings. As a result, children play in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder has established strong links with local primary schools. He shares relevant information about children's achievements with teachers and other professionals. This helps to support a smooth transition as children move on to their next stage in learning.  Children enjoy good opportunities to learn about and gain an awareness of diversity and culture. They take part in activities that are linked to different festivals, to help

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This provision is good

them build a greater understanding of the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of information gathered from observations, in order to sharply plan for children's next steps in learning, and to help them make rapid progress.  On occasion, the childminder does not always make best use of the space and resources available, in order to provide children with the best quality experiences.

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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 information gathered from observations, and plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning to support them to make even better progress  build on the use of space and resources, in order to provide children with the best quality experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, co-childminder and assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the setting.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents and took account of other parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works with a co- childminder and, at times, an assistant. He makes sure that they have completed a paediatric first-aid qualification and have a good awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures. He has a secure understanding of his responsibilities to record and report any concerns should he be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates his practice to identify any gaps in his or his co-workers' knowledge and understanding. Overall, he has a good awareness of his strengths and weaknesses and strives to improve. Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps them well informed about children's progress and development. They comment that their children enjoy their time with the childminder and take part in a good range of activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities that reflects children's individual abilities and interests. The childminder interacts positively with children. He gets down to their level and enthusiastically joins in as they play. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. He introduces new words and vocabulary and allows children time to contribute to conversations. The childminder encourages children take turns and listen to one another as they describe objects hidden in a box. Picture cards are used effectively to help all children to express their needs and feelings. Children develop their imagination and creativity as they play with small-world toys and act out familiar experiences in the role-play corner. They use a range of materials to create pictures that are displayed throughout the play space. This contributes to their sense of belonging and achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a welcoming, caring and well-resourced learning environment. Children are settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. They are learning to be kind and caring towards each other, and to share and take turns. Children build strong relationships with the childminder, other adults and each other. Children's behaviour is good. They learn good health and hygiene routines. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and after visiting the toilet. They are provided with balanced meals and snacks. The childminder ensures children have access to drinks throughout the day. In addition, children have daily opportunities to spend time outside in the childminder's garden or at nearby parks and recreational areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are willing participants and show a positive attitude to learning. They are making good progress in their learning and are working well within the range of development for their age, including those children who speak English as an additional language. Children's physical development is good. They quickly master balancing beams outside and handle tools effectively. Children are developing key skills ready for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461306 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1066824 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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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 2013 and lives in Hamilton, Leicester. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. He works alongside a co- childminder and an assistant.

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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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