Childminder EY447966

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 12 December 2012

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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 benefit from the childminder's gentle and nurturing approach. She provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are confident and feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care.  Children behave very well. The childminder works continually to help children to understand how to interact with others. They learn to share and they are kind and caring towards their friends.  Children enjoy frequent opportunities to build on their learning in the outdoor environment. They participate in a range of well planned and interesting activities in the childminder's garden and at local parks and woodlands.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. Together, they maintain a regular two-way exchange of information about children's individual care needs and progress. They discuss how children's learning can be further supported at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities for children to practise their developing self-care skills.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to target her professional development, in order to extend her knowledge and skills to a 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

 provide greater opportunities for children to continue practising their developing independence and self-care skills  enhance the programme of professional development to help extend knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and discussed with the childminder the impact of her teaching on children's learning.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including children's records and some policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' written views for the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and household members' suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is organised and professional. She effectively implements a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice. She ensures this is up to date and reflects current legislation and guidance. Parents' written feedback about the care and service provided is very positive. Their views contribute to the childminder's self-evaluation process. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs that children may be at risk of harm or neglect. She pays high regard to children's safety. The childminder effectively assesses and minimises potential risks to ensure a safe environment for children. She has good systems in place to share information with other settings that children attend to help provide continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Parents contribute to establishing what children know and can do when they join the setting. The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses this information well to effectively plan the environment and activities to support their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She models clear speaking and careful listening. She introduces and repeats new words. Children listen attentively and begin to speak with growing confidence. They join in with the words and actions of familiar songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and comfortable in the childminder's care. The childminder has a positive and inclusive approach. Her frequent praise and encouragement promote children's sense of self-esteem and confidence and help them to develop a positive attitude towards future learning. Children understand the routine and expectations regarding behaviour. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles from the start. She reminds children to follow good hygiene routines and they enjoy healthy meals and snacks. Resources are organised well and reflect children's interests. They have clear favourite toys that they play with and return to throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to join in and they make good progress in their learning. They develop a good range of skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Young children's concentration grows as they become engrossed in activities, such as playing with sand. They practise their physical and mathematical skills, using spades and counting scoops in turn as they fill buckets.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447966 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1060282 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Newton Burgoland, Leicestershire. The childminder operates term time only from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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