Childminder EY405094

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2017 10 March 2016

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder's interactions with children supports their communication development well. Younger children are introduced to new vocabulary, are listened to and given time to respond. They are making at least good progress in their speaking skills.  The highly dedicated childminder strives to continually improve. She is enthusiastic, hard-working and reflective and has implemented many changes to her setting since her last inspection. Children benefit from continuously improving learning experiences.  The childminder is patient, kind and extremely nurturing. She is a good role model for children and families. She talks to the children in a calm and respectful manner. Children behave very well and are able to manage their own feelings.  Children are well settled and feel secure because the childminder has a warm, nurturing personality. The environment is homely and the childminder is very attentive to

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This provision is good

children's individual care needs. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has formed good relationships with parents, she has yet to explore further successful ways to help parents support children's continued progress at home.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to review her ongoing professional development, to help raise the good quality teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 find more innovative ways to help parents guide their child's learning at home  enhance professional development that increases the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent 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 observed practice and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning information and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by sampling written documentation made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering good quality care for children. She is dedicated to her role and has formed very positive relationships with parents. She evaluates her practice extremely well. The childminder incorporates the views of parents, children and the local authority support workers to help her improve. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses her links with the local authority to ensure she is up to date with any new changes in legislation. She has robust policies and procedures that she implements to help support children's health and safety. Risk assessments and regular fire drills help children to know how to stay safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very clear picture of each child's capabilities and skills. Her teaching is good. She provides a rich and varied environment and encourages children to lead their own learning. Observations, assessments and planning are a particular strength of her teaching. She has in depth knowledge about each child's stage of development and their progress. Her effective assessment systems help her to identify what children need to do next and to monitor any gaps in their learning. The childminder responds well to younger children's needs. She is aware that they are interested in cars and books and has these readily available for them to play with. She gets on the floor and plays alongside them engaging them in conversation and responding to their words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to get to know children and families through effective settling- in sessions. Children demonstrate they are secure and settled as they explore their surroundings and go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. Children are provided with a safe, well-organised and stimulating environment where they flourish. They make independent choices, learn to persevere and to lead their own learning. Children are starting to be aware of the importance of good personal hygiene routines. The childminder wipes their hands prior to eating and talks about this with them at the same time. She provides healthy snacks and ensures the children always have water available to stay hydrated. Furthermore, children have good opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air. They enjoy regular outings in the local community and benefit from visits to local parks and playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good attitudes to learning. They are confident, contented and enthusiastic to take part in activities and learn. All children are working with the typical range of development for their age and make good progress from their starting points. Children develop early literacy and writing skills as they use their hands, cars and brushes to make marks in the paint. They are given plenty of opportunities to make choices and be independent. Good links with the local playgroup are used effectively to develop children's social skills and help them to make friendships with peers in the community. These opportunities and experiences help prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405094 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1058411 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding for free early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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