Childminder 225131

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2017 3 June 2014

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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 evaluates the service she provides well and identifies the strengths and areas to develop further. She has addressed the recommendation set at the last inspection and maintained children's good outcomes.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works well with parents to meet children's care and learning needs and share information about children's progress.  Children benefit from the childminder's nurturing care and attention. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a good role model. Children are well behaved and show a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. They play harmoniously alongside their friends as they learn to share and play fairly.  Children have good opportunities to learn about their local community and environment. They develop good social and physical skills and their understanding of the world. For example, they visit groups, parks and go for walks in the countryside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder monitors children's progress well, but does not use her assessment systems as well as possible. She does not consistently identify children's next stages of development accurately in all aspects of their learning.  Occasionally, children are distracted when the childminder suggests another activity before children have time to finish what they are doing.

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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 observations and assessments to identify and plan for children's learning even more precisely, to help children achieve their next steps in learning more rapidly  give children sufficient time to finish an activity before starting another, to help support their good concentration and learning to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written statements.  The inspector discussed assessment and planning procedures and children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector checked the childminder's policies and procedures, suitability and qualifications. She discussed self-evaluation procedures with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current safeguarding practices to maintain children's welfare. She is confident to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder prioritises her own professional development and attends training to help develop her knowledge. For example, after attending a course about inspiring children's curiosity, she changed the outside environment. She now provides more opportunities for children to learn about nature and grow fruit and vegetables, such as onions and strawberries. The childminder links with outside agencies and local schools well to provide continuity for children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She is experienced and uses her knowledge well to help promote children's learning through play. She interacts with the children in a calm manner and motivates their learning effectively. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She models language for the younger children and extends conversations with the older ones. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and are keen to be involved in the wide range of enjoyable activities she provides. Older children confidently use numbers and engage in simple calculation during their play. The childminder promotes children's small-muscle skills well. For example, children are beginning to learn to draw and can talk about the drawing they have created. Older children are beginning to write their names. Children demonstrate a love of books. The childminder uses activities well to promote children's literacy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from effective settling-in arrangements and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with the childminder. They move around the home confidently selecting the toys of their choice. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from daily opportunities for physical activity and many opportunities to play outside. Children learn good hygiene routines, eat healthily and have sufficient rest times. The childminder supports older children to be independent in managing their personal-care routines. She recognises children's individual routines and supports these well. For example, she cuddles younger children while they settle easily to sleep.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the key skills for future learning. Older children are well prepared for the move to school. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They communicate confidently, listen to instructions and develop good social skills. Children show high levels of imagination, curiosity and concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225131 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1087000 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Hemington, Derbyshire. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 5.15pm on Monday to Friday, except for one week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to receive funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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