Tomlinson, Maura

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2017 11 November 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 improved her professional development and used her learning to make positive changes to her practice and outcomes for children. For example, she has developed her skills to improve the accuracy of her observations of children's learning and development.  The childminder plans activities which develop children's curiosity about the world around them. She provides gentle encouragement to children as they explore new experiences. For example, babies are fascinated by a basket of sensory resources. They delight in discovering what happens to a sponge as they squeeze it.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. Parents are very complimentary of the care that their children receive. They comment that the childminder provides a stable and caring environment.  Children demonstrate secure and warm relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company and happily invite her to join their play throughout the day.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages children to cooperate and show kindness to each other. Children behave well and enjoy learning together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder evaluates her practice and takes account of the views of parents and children, she does not yet make sufficient use of this information to target further improvements to her provision.  The childminder does not always use what she knows about individual children's learning and development to plan ambitious next steps, to help them make rapid progress.

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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

 make better use of the information gained from self-evaluation to target and drive further improvements  use information about what children know and can do to set ambitious targets for children's future learning, to help them achieve the best possible levels of progress.

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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 at the premises.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has been proactive in her professional development. She has taken advice from the local authority, attended training and worked with local childminder networks to improve her knowledge and understanding of early years practice. She has successfully addressed the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that a child's welfare may be at risk and how to report any concerns she may have. Frequent safety checks and emergency evacuation practice help to keep children safe. The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of personal safety. For example, young children talk confidently about the routines they follow to keep themselves safe. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. She carries out a check on children's progress between the ages of two and three.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has thoughtfully organised her premises to promote children's independence and curiosity. She ensures that children have time to play independently and extend their learning through their own interests, such as role-play shopping and cooking activities. The childminder extends children's language and communication skills well. For example, she sings songs and rhymes to babies to help them listen, imitate simple sounds and learn the names of their body parts. The childminder skilfully plans activities to help children of different ages learn together. For example, as older children design and make a musical instrument from dry pasta and plastic bottles, babies explore the taste of cooked pasta and the sound of the bottles as they 'scrunch' them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has very good settling-in procedures when children first start. She gathers information from parents to help ensure that children's care routines continue. This helps children to feel secure and develop confidence. The childminder is vigilant as babies and children play and helps them to learn how to stay safe. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. She plans activities outdoors and makes regular visits to the park, where children enjoy riding their bicycles. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy lunchboxes. She plans nutritious afternoon meals for all children to eat together. Parents value the social opportunity this offers to their children. Children receive support to find out about people in the wider world. They learn about celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, Easter and Diwali and enjoy craft activities linked to these celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop the skills that will help them in their future learning at pre-school and school. Babies happily explore new experiences and babble to share their discoveries with the childminder. Children confidently follow their interests and find their favourite toys. They concentrate for long periods during imaginary play and craft activities. Older children proudly count and name colours as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363708 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1107678 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Burbage, near Hinckley in Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant 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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