Childminder 225048

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 24 March 2015

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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

 Children feel at home with this experienced childminder. They settle quickly into her care and enjoy the homely environment and plentiful resources. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well.  The childminder has developed excellent links with other local settings and schools. She shares information with them about children's likes, interests and development. This promotes consistency in children's learning.  Children behave well. The childminder has clear, age-appropriate boundaries and expectations in place. Younger children benefit from their interactions and play with older school children.  The childminder interacts very well with children. For example, she talks thoughtfully with children while they play, encouraging their speech and language skills effectively.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and families that she works

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This provision is good

with. She regularly shares information about children's learning and development and gives ideas about how to support children at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's development, at times, she does not use these to focus precisely on how to help them make more rapid progress.

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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

 continue to further strengthen and refine the already good systems for assessment, to plan more precisely for children's rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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 gathered the views of parents by reading written testimonials made available on the day of inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that would raise cause for concern. She knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She identifies areas for her own development, for instance, she carries out research to support her continued good practice. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She effectively assesses any risks in her premises and takes steps to minimise these. The childminder keeps up to date with new changes and legislation. For example, she attends regular training courses and finds relevant information online.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and knowledgeable. She understands how children learn and makes the most of many spontaneous opportunities throughout the day to teach children new skills. For example, young children enjoy learning all about guide dogs after meeting one being taken for a walk in the local village. The childminder involves herself in children's play and gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. She effectively supports children's emotional well-being and children show that are keen to have a go. Even young children concentrate intently, for example, as they try to complete puzzles and take part in board games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lots of fun with the childminder. They play happily in her home and garden and choose happily from a wide range of resources available to them. Children have lots of opportunities to access and learn about the local community. For instance, they enjoy regular walks and trips to the village where they feed the ducks or play at the park. The childminder reminds children how to stay healthy and encourages regular exercise. Children demonstrate good health and hygiene practices, such as handwashing before eating or after playing outside. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy and balanced meals. For example, the childminder encourages children to participate in preparing and cooking meals together. Children interact confidently with visitors and show that they feel confident and secure in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They are developing a wide range of skills in preparation for school and the next stage in their learning. Young children actively engage in their chosen activities, showing sustained concentration as they play for prolonged periods. Children's communication and language are developing well. For example, they confidently name the different types of fruit and vegetables they identify while playing their board game.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225048 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1090163 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in the village of Appleby Magna. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in childcare 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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