Childminder 225316

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 13 April 2017

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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 taken positive steps to address the actions raised at the last inspection. She has attended training to improve her knowledge and understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues.  The childminder knows the children that attend her setting well and ensures their individual care needs are consistently met. Children have very positive relationships with the childminder. They are confident and relaxed and clearly enjoy their time with her.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she listens attentively as they speak and helps them to build on what they have to say. Children are strong and confident communicators.  Children benefit from spending time at local community groups. They learn about the world around them and develop good social skills as they play alongside others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for younger children to use their small-muscle skills and build on their developing interest in mark making.  Although the childminder obtains information from parents about what children enjoy doing at home, she does not provide them with enough information about children's next steps in learning to ensure that they are able to continue learning at home.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to use their small-muscle skills and support their developing interest in mark making  provide parents with more detailed information about children's next steps in learning to ensure that children have continuity of approach in their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, evidence of suitability of household members and training attended by the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of premises that children use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. In addition, she knows of the action to take should a concern be made against herself or another household member. The childminder supervises children well and takes appropriate steps to ensure the environment is safe and suitable. Overall, the childminder has established positive relationships with parents. She shares information daily about children's care routines. The childminder understands her responsibilities to share information with other settings that children attend, helping to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. With support from the local authority, the childminder has begun to use self-evaluation to help her identify areas for ongoing improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She observes them as they play, in order to identify their individual interests and next steps in learning. This helps the childminder to provide activities that support children's overall good progress. The childminder completes assessments of children's progress. These include the required developmental check for children between the ages of two to three years. Children enjoy following their own interests and ideas as they play and learn. For example, they enjoy role play with dolls, and act out familiar experiences as they feed, dress and settle their babies to sleep. The childminder successfully uses the opportunity to extend children's speaking skills and provides them with language to help them describe their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children and has clear and realistic expectations of their behaviour. Children respond positively to her guidance and support, and she frequently praises their efforts and achievements. They help to tidy away toys and resources when they are finished with them and are familiar with expectations and routines. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They benefit from opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's garden and nearby parks. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children enjoy a balance of meals and snacks. Children confidently learn to manage their own personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working within the stages expected for their age. Children show good levels of concentration and involvement in activities. They learn about colour, number and shape through activities and routines. For example, young children successfully count finger puppets from one to 10. They confidently name the different colours of household objects, such as cups, plates and chairs. Children are developing the key skills needed in preparation for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225316 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1097422 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Shepshed, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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