Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2017 7 May 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to learn and play. The home and garden are well resourced and toys are easily accessible, enabling children to play independently.  Strong partnerships have been established with parents. The childminder shares regular information about children's care and learning. This helps to ensure consistency of care and a united approach to support children's learning.  Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model, and is respectful and courteous towards children. She discusses with children the importance of sharing and taking turns.  The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She uses a wide range of effective teaching techniques. She interacts well with children and ensures that they are happy and stimulated. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on further development enhancing her teaching practice to help consistently promote the best outcomes for children.  The childminder does not yet have robust systems in place for gathering the views of parents and children about the service they receive and using that to enhance her process for self-evaluation.

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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

 implement a more focused plan for professional development that helps to improve practice even further and raises the good quality of learning experiences for all children to the best possible level  review procedures for seeking, evaluating and acting on the views of the parents and children to enhance self-evaluation and drive continual development.

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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 and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and by speaking to them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures. She is fully aware of the action to take should she have concerns about a child's well-being. Children develop an understanding of their own safety. They learn how to use a safety knife to cut their own fruit for snack. The childminder has developed strong links with her local community. Parents comment very highly about the quality of care and education that the childminder provides. The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality service. A range of policies and procedures underpins her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans effectively for each child. She gathers information about children's interests and stage of development on entry. This helps her plan challenging activities from the outset. The childminder uses an online system for recording and monitoring children's learning and progress. This has improved communication with parents about what their children are learning in the setting. The childminder uses observations of children involved in a wide range of learning opportunities to assess their abilities, identify future learning needs and progress their learning. She skilfully asks questions to support children's language development and encourage their thought processes. Children's numeracy skills are developing well. When helping themselves to their snack they know they have four grapes. Children develop good physical skills. The childminder provides a wide range of activities to promote the development of their small and large-muscle skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

She knows the children very well and makes every effort to nurture their individual needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. Her reassuring manner helps children to settle quickly into her care and they form strong bonds with her. Children are happy, confident and develop a strong sense of belonging. They develop independence through involvement with daily tasks They enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Children play an active role in helping to prepare for mealtimes, setting it with appropriate utensils and sitting together to eat. They enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise each day. Children access the garden freely where a variety of resources encourages them to be physically active. They learn the importance of good hygiene routines and become independent in their personal care routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, enthusiastic and motivated learners and their achievements are well within the expected levels for their ages. They demonstrate a natural curiosity and are eager to learn. They concentrate well and persevere as they develop new skills. Good social skills are developing. Children use good manners and play cooperatively with their friends. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341210 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1087264 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Ab Kettleby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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