Childminder EY492188

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 Not applicable

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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 is a positive role model for children. Children's behaviour is good. They respond positively to the childminder's guidance and show care and consideration for each other.  The childminder regularly observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their development. She effectively plans and provides activities and experiences to ensure children continue to make good progress.  The childminder effectively promotes the good health of children. She teaches them good hygiene practices from an early age. She encourages them to attend to their own self-care needs and to be independent through daily routines.  The childminder is kind and attentive to children's needs. For example, she knows when young children are tired and offers them affection and reassurance, ensuring that they can rest safely and comfortably. Children feel contented, safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not always involve younger children in activities as successfully as she involves the older children, in order to fully maximise their learning experiences.  Although the childminder reflects on her own provision well, arrangements to seek the views of parents to contribute to this process are not yet fully developed.

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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

 improve the organisation of some activities to more successfully encourage children of different ages and abilities to become fully and effectively involved  develop ways to enable parents to contribute their views to the self-evaluation process in order to inform practice and help promote positive outcomes for children.

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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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and attends training. She knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder manages risks well. Children enjoy playing with members of the childminder's family and including them in their games, however the childminder ensures that she has sole responsibility for the care and safety of children at all times. All required documentation is in place to support the smooth organisation of the setting. Overall, the childminder has a clear and realistic knowledge of the gaps in her practice and strives to improve. She attends training and has forged links with the local authority and other providers to share good practice and build on her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in with children as they play and helps them to extend their learning as they explore resources and equipment. Children participate in a range of self-chosen and planned activities and are able to make choices about where they wish to play. They explore the feel of foam on their hands and watch as it trickles through their fingers. The childminder encourages older to children to make marks and patterns with their fingers and practise their early writing skills. She supports children's mathematical skills well. Children proudly show how they can count up to 12 and beyond and place numbered cards in the correct numerical order. The childminder regularly shares information with parents. She shares written summaries of children's achievements and information about how parents can continue to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong attachments to the childminder and settle quickly. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to play and mix with others. For example, they visit local toddler groups at the library. Children engage in a good range of physical activity, both indoors and outside. They play in the childminder's garden and enjoy outings to local parks and soft-play areas. Children benefit from a range of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder works very closely with parents to ensure individual dietary needs are met. She encourages children to try new tastes and textures and make healthy choices that benefit their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. They are independent and confident individuals and make choices in their play. Children are keen to participate in activities and to explore the environment. Children develop skills that prepare them for their next stage in development and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492188 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1095909 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Markfield, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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