Childminder EY410733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2017 9 February 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

 The childminder forms strong bonds with the children and makes sure they feel secure. She is very caring and supportive and consistently interacts with children in a calm and positive way. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder uses effective teaching methods to help children develop the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works highly effectively with parents and other carers. She regularly shares information and activity ideas with them to enable a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment for children. She provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active and lead healthy lifestyles. They gain good physical skills. Young children explore outdoors; they crawl, walk, climb and explore using their senses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings that the children attend are not fully developed to provide a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder has not fully explored professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and existing high-quality teaching still further.

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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

 extend the systems in place to share children's learning and development with the other settings that they attend  build on the arrangements for professional development so that these focus more precisely on strengthening the quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector read and took account of the feedback left by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations of herself and works hard. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may cause her concern and is confident in local reporting procedures. She has undertaken child protection training and keeps her knowledge current through regular updates. The childminder actively seeks the views of children and their families to help her reflect on how well she meets their needs. Children's progress is tracked by the childminder. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes careful observations of each child. She has a good understanding of individuals' interests, needs and skills. The childminder provides a good balance of resources and plans activities that are well matched to children's interests. Young children show a keen interest in their surroundings and can easily reach toys and activities. Children develop an enjoyment of reading. The childminder gives her full attention to children and they sit closely together as they read stories and talk about the pictures. The childminder encourages their early awareness of mathematical concepts, such as number and size, effectively. She enables children to explore interactive resources and develop their understanding of technology. For example, they excitedly press buttons and show their delight when their actions produce a range of sounds, coloured lights and popping balls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to care for each other, to respect other people and to share. She makes good use of local playgroups where they meet other adults and children. Children enjoy socialising with their peers and gain confidence in different social settings. The childminder teaches children well about the risks in the setting and how to keep themselves safe, such as why they need to wear a hat in the summer months. Children develop very good independence skills, for example, following instructions to put their shoes on.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. Children are happy, settled and motivated to learn. They are developing skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children show an interest and engage in the range of activities on offer. The childminder encourages children to be imaginative. For example, together, they make pretend cups of tea. Children make independent choices as they play. All children learn to share and consider the needs of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410733 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1094345 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 16 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the city of Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 5.

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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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