Childminder EY452744

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2017 19 February 2013

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years requirements. She has a strong interest in child development and reads widely to develop her professional knowledge of this area. She uses her learning to plan stimulating activities for children.  The childminder has extremely strong settling-in procedures when children start. These help children to develop secure attachments and thrive in her care. Children show exceptional levels of confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. Children behave impeccably and have an excellent understanding of how to share and cooperate with each other. For example, older children offer to help younger children enjoy their time on the swings.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them to share and use information that supports continuous care and learning for children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides strong support to develop children's language and communication skills as they play. She is very responsive to children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation is not sufficiently developed to drive practice to the highest possible level in all areas.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can support the professional development of her assistant.

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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 use of self-evaluation to identify strengths and drive continual improvement  support the professional development of the assistant to help them to develop their knowledge and understanding of the early years requirements.

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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 to the childminder, her assistant 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 the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has maintained an up- to-date knowledge of how to keep children safe. She understands her responsibilities and the procedures she must follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to working in partnership. She contacts other settings that children attend to share information about their interests and learning. Parents compliment the childminder on the high quality of care that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations about children's learning and development. She uses this information to plan for further progress. The childminder skilfully plans activities to meet different levels of learning. For example, while playing with coloured rice, younger children explore colour, sound and mark make and older children develop their understanding of mathematical concepts, such as measures. All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder regularly updates parents about their children's progress and discusses how they can continue their learning at home. The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to learn about the natural world as they play outdoors and visit local parks. Children talk enthusiastically to visitors about their outdoor learning and excitedly share the progress of their flower pressing activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly effective in supporting children's independence and self- awareness. Even very young children dress themselves and put their shoes on to play outside. Children have a superb understanding of how they can contribute to a happy and safe environment. They enthusiastically talk about the rules that they have created to help them enjoy their time together. Children are extremely helpful and eagerly tidy up before they move to another activity. The childminder helps children to understand about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, she provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about how others live with disabilities. The childminder places an exceptionally strong focus on promoting children's health and well- being. She encourages them to follow good hygiene routines from an early age and to understand about the benefits of healthy food and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills that prepare them well for their future learning and move to pre-school and school. Young children learn to recognise colour and count in sequence. They recognise their name and enjoy making marks. Children listen attentively and follow instructions, helping them to further develop their skills. They are polite, well mannered, kind and considerate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452744 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1066274 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Enderby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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