Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2017 27 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has successfully acted on the recommendations identified in the previous inspection. She has prioritised her professional development and used her learning from this to improve the quality of her practice.  The childminder is caring and children develop secure attachments with her. She has created a home-from-home environment which helps children to happily settle in their play and learning.  The childminder provides a strong focus on developing children's creative and imaginative skills. For example, children eagerly choose from a range of art and craft materials to create colourful holiday scenes. They take considerable time and care to complete their pictures. The children also make good progress in their learning.  Children are well supported in developing their language and communication skills. The childminder speaks enthusiastically to children as they play. She skilfully asks questions

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This provision is good

to extend their ideas and introduces new vocabulary.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She promotes positive behaviour, good manners and consideration for others. The childminder rewards and praises children as they play. Children behave well and are extremely polite to adults and each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways to effectively share information about children's learning and development progress with other settings that children attend.  Occasionally when children ask for help, the childminder does things for them that they are able do for themselves.

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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

 strengthen the links with other settings children attend to fully promote a shared approach to meeting children's needs  encourage children to think about what they can do for themselves to enable them to develop greater independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge of how to keep children safe. She takes steps to help children understand personal safety. For example, she regularly practises safe evacuation procedures and displays child-friendly posters to remind children of the routines they need to follow. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice accurately. She includes the views of children, parents and external advisers to drive continual improvement. For example, she has successfully reviewed her assessment practice to include a focus on the different ways in which children learn. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has established an effective assessment system which includes information from parents about what children know and can do when they start and as they continue in the setting. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They freely choose their play and learning. The childminder follows children's current and emerging interests and learning needs and provides stimulating resources to develop their curiosity and learning. For example, younger children enjoy exploring a sensory basket containing a range of natural objects, such as pine cones. As older children decorate wooden spoons, they spontaneously decide to create characters for a puppet show. The childminder supports children's early literacy and mathematical development. Children use mathematics in everyday activities and enjoy sharing books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children develop self-care skills. They follow good hygiene routines and are able to dress and undress themselves. The childminder provides good support for children to develop an understanding of the wider world. For example, as children prepare for their holidays, she helps them to learn about the countries they will visit and practise simple greetings in the home language. Children learn about their own and other celebrations through interesting art and craft activities. These are displayed attractively to help children learn about their knowledge with adults and each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. They are well motivated and enjoy leading their own learning. Young children are inquisitive and ask many questions about the world around them. Older children develop skills which will help them begin early literacy and mathematics programmes at school. Children enjoy sharing books and rhymes and are making the links between letters and the sounds that they represent. They confidently count and use measures in daily activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347487 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1085414 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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