Childminder EY370363

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 9 November 2016

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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 taken action to address the weaknesses at her last inspection and has raised the provision to a good standard. She has attended training improve her knowledge. Records, policies and procedures required for safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented effectively.  Thorough risk assessments are carried out to ensure the premises is safe. The childminder remains vigilant at all times to keep children safe.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their current stage of development. She uses this knowledge and her observations to plan for individual children's learning needs, monitor their progress and identify any gaps in learning.  Children settle quickly and are happy in the childminder's care. They form positive attachments to her and her assistants and show that they feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage parents to share enough information about what their child already knows and can do when they first start at the setting.  On occasions, the childminder and assistants do not provide enough opportunities for children to think for themselves and extend and develop their ideas further.  Children do not have enough opportunities to learn about and develop their skills in using information and communication technology.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with those parents whose children are new to the setting  give children more time and opportunity to think for themselves and fully explore and develop their own ideas during their play  provide further opportunities for children to explore and learn using information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years old and evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and her assistants.  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 observation with the childminder and evaluated the teaching that took place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has a detailed policy to follow should any concerns arise about a child's welfare. The childminder welcomes advice from local authority representatives to help her to continually improve the provision. She uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. She talks to her assistants, the parents and children to gather their views and makes changes where appropriate to enhance the service she provides. Parents are very complimentary about the support their children receive. The childminder supervises the work of her assistants. She makes good use of training and regular opportunities to exchange information with them in order to add to their skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She provides children with a good range of learning opportunities and experiences across all areas of learning. She maintains a learning journal for each child which is shared with parents to keep them informed of their child's enjoyment and achievement. Children are keen to interact with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder demonstrates skills and supports children to try new activities, such as how to use scissors safely and competently. The assistant makes good use of children's chosen activities, such as imaginative play with emergency vehicles to encourage children to share their knowledge about people who help us.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors. They enjoy walks in the local area and visits to the park and shops. Children are becoming increasingly aware of their local community and wider society. Their behaviour is good and they are praised for their achievements. Children are encouraged to learn about good manners, such as saying please and thank you. They are supported to develop social skills and learn about sharing and taking turns with their peers. Children follow good hygiene procedures and develop an awareness of healthy eating. They routinely try to do things for themselves. For example, they peel and cut up their own fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They are active, inquisitive and resilient. Children are eager to explore and try new things. They listen well to the childminder and enjoy making choices in their play. Children count in everyday situations and show an interest in number and shape. They have plenty of opportunities to develop key skills in early literacy. Children practise making marks and early writing as they draw. They use their imaginations well as they pretend play and demonstrate their creative thinking. Children are well equipped and prepared for their next stage in their learning and for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370363 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1078649 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 15 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Loughborough. She operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She works with a number of assistants.

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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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