Childminder EY491441

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children make good progress. The childminder works with parents to identify what children know and what they need to learn next. She uses the information well to plan enjoyable activities that motivate children to learn.  Parents state that the childminder is calm and caring, and provides children with a friendly and welcoming setting.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's care and learning needs. She provides children with good support to promote their well-being. Children show that they feel confident, safe and secure.  Children behave very well. They are happy to share and take turns. Older children show care and consideration towards younger children.  Children are curious and demonstrate a keenness to explore the world around them. They enjoy investigating with different materials and being creative.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She has high expectations of her own

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This provision is good

practice, and of children's learning. She attends training events in areas, such as promoting children's health and physical activity. The childminder also shares good practice with other childminders to develop her skills and knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to support children's individual next steps in learning, and to help children to reach the highest possible levels of achievement.  The childminder does not always give children time to think for themselves and share their own ideas before providing them with her own suggestions.

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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

 use opportunities to support children's individual next steps in learning, and to help children to reach the highest possible levels of achievement  give children more time to think for themselves and to share their own ideas before providing them with suggestions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated children's learning during activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards, both indoors and outdoors. Children confidently help themselves to their favourite toys. They safely move resources from one area to another. Children are well cared for. The childminder is vigilant about child protection issues. She knows the action to take if concerned a child may be at risk of harm. Partnerships with parents and other settings, children also attend, are strong. The childminder shares the detailed assessments she makes of children's progress. She promotes continuity in children's learning. The childminder talks to school teachers to find out the skills they expect children to develop. She uses this information to prepare children well for their move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

This well-qualified childminder knows how children learn through their play. She engages well with children and provides a relaxed and stimulating environment. For example, the childminder helps young children to learn that things exist when out of sight while playing peek-a-boo games. She challenges older children well to be creative and to explore colour and numbers. For example, children identify the colour of paper used for collage. They enjoy making pictures out of dried leaves. The childminder encourages all children to develop their language. She listens with interest to what children say and provides good levels of praise. The childminder helps children to listen, follow instructions and answer questions. For example, children name animals in a story upon request.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to talk to parents to get to know them, and their children well. She helps children to manage the move from home into her care with confidence. Children settle very well and develop strong attachments. Children enjoy attending various toddler groups throughout the week. They develop their social skills and are growing in their independence. Children confidently make choices about how they do things. For example, older children choose to spread glue with their fingers onto paper, rather than use a brush. Children show a strong sense of belonging. They enjoy exploring photographs of themselves and their friends at play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children build upon the skills they need for school well. They develop their physical skills as they put on their coat and shoes to go into the garden. Children develop their understanding of numbers, as they count leaves and pine cones they find outdoors. They are beginning to use the language of size. For example, they talk about items being 'bigger and bigger' and explore, which leaves are small. Children listen well and are confident talkers. They make the sounds of the wind and of an aeroplane heard flying overhead. Children develop their literacy skills while exploring their favourite story books. They handle books well, turning the pages and repeating words and phrases.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491441 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1021295 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Countesthorpe, Leicester. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the 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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