Childminder EY471812

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2017 30 June 2014

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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 a good knowledge of how children learn. She accurately assesses their progress and plans effectively for their next steps in learning. She offers children interesting and stimulating activities that help them enjoy learning.  The childminder develops good relationships with children. She gets to know their individual personalities, interests and capabilities really well. Children are very settled and happy in her care.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. Toys and resources are easily accessible to children and they make choices about their own play.  Parents are involved in establishing where their children are in their learning and development when they first start at the setting. This supports the childminder to meet children's individual needs from the very beginning.  The childminder is skilful at promoting children's communication and language skills.

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This provision is good

She encourages conversations and introduces new words to help increase children's vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children opportunities to find ways to solve problems themselves.  The childminder does not take enough account of the views of parents to help her identify where the provision can be improved further.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves  involve parents more in helping to identify where the provision can be improved further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder promotes children's welfare well and is vigilant in protecting them from harm. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and is confident in following the procedures should she have any concerns. The childminder is very motivated and committed to providing a high-quality provision. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and values their input. Partnerships with other early years providers are good. The childminder effectively keeps her knowledge and skills up to date and shares her ideas and good practice with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She engages with them well through effective interaction. Teaching is consistently good, ensuring that children make good progress in their learning. Children participate in a broad range of activities that supports their enjoyment and learning. The childminder undertakes appropriate observations of learning to establish what children can do. The childminder carefully considers how she can support different aspects of children's learning within one activity. For example, as children play games they learn to take turns, to count and also to develop their small-muscle skills. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. She regularly shares information about activities and discusses what children have been learning. She gathers information about what children are learning at home to help with her assessments and planning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. The close relationship that children build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported. Praise is given consistently and children thrive through the childminder's responsive, affectionate and caring approach. This helps children to build high levels of self-esteem. Behaviour is good and children genuinely care for each other. Children are growing in confidence and settle quickly into the childminder's home. Children are gaining independence as they select their own activities. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise and by teaching them about balanced diets.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are motivated and keen to explore the wide range of opportunities provided. Children understand routines and develop the confidence needed for their move on to school. Children develop extremely positive social skills and have a thorough understanding of the needs of others. They are caring, supportive and highly cooperative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471812 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1044170 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 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Loughborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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