Childminder EY456716

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 6 August 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The qualified childminder knows the children she looks after very well. She understands that children learn through play and she follows their interests, interacting enthusiastically in their play to promote their learning effectively.  The childminder has a positive approach to continuing her professional development. She has recently accessed some training to develop her knowledge, in order to help support children who have a special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder places high priority on developing young children's communication and language skills. She provides a dialogue as children play, introducing new words, such as 'ukulele' and repeating and reinforcing children's attempts at words.  The childminder is a good role model and has clear expectations for behaviour. She gently encourages children to share and take turns. Children behave very well and

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This provision is good

show consideration for each other.  The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming play space for children to explore independently. Children know where items belong and enjoy emptying well- stocked toy boxes to find their favourite toys.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. They are fully involved in their children's learning. There is good communication and daily exchanges about children's learning and activities at the setting.

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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.

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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.

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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 children's playing and exploring 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 in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder effectively minimises risks to children. She creates a safe environment where children can explore freely indoors and outdoors. The childminder uses self-evaluation to effectively review and monitor her setting. Since the last inspection, she has extended resources and opportunities to help children further investigate the wider world. For example, children can choose from a large range of dressing-up items from around the world and they play with different cultural cooking and eating utensils. Furthermore, the childminder takes the children to visit a local city to learn about cultural celebrations. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning that she provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and uses her knowledge of child development to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder raises children's awareness of numbers and shapes. She encourages them to count shoes in the role-play shoe shop and she labels shapes in the environment. Toddlers show an interest in how things work. The childminder demonstrates the use of a compact-disc player and microphone, toddlers soon relish the opportunity to sing into the microphone and they try to whistle to a tune. The childminder actively participates in children's imaginative play. She copies toddlers when they speak to mummy on the toy telephone.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy friendly relationships with the childminder they eagerly include her in their play and learning. This contributes to their emotional well-being. The childminder has good settling-in procedures. This helps to ensure children feel comfortable and at ease from the outset. The childminder gives the children constant praise and encouragement. This contributes to their self-confidence and self-esteem. Children choose to play outdoors most of the time. This helps them to benefit from the fresh air and contributes to their physical skills. Toddlers begin to understand about taking risks, carefully negotiating the different levels in the garden. The childminder makes good use of the school run to help children learn how to keep themselves safe. She talks about crossing the road safely and reminds them not to run too far ahead from her in safe areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They clearly enjoy their learning. Children display confidence and inquisitiveness as they explore the play space and become absorbed in playing and exploring. Children show a deep interest in storybooks. They laugh aloud when the childminder pretends the puppet shivers and smells them. This contributes to their early reading skills. Toddlers begin to show good independence. They take off their own shoes and manage drink cups effectively at snack time. Children learn key skills in readiness for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456716 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1066523 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Houghton-on-the-Hill. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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