Childminder EY468513

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2017 4 April 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not keep a record of the days and times that children attend, as required.  The childminder does not always identify the full range of potential learning opportunities within planned activities, to promote children's learning at the highest level.  The childminder has not yet explored a wide range of continuous professional development that helps to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages good manners and has clear expectations of children's behaviour. Children show they are learning to be kind, can think about others and cooperate within simple boundaries. The childminder helps them share, respect each other's differences and become independent.  The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. She regularly shares information to help provide continuity for children's care and well-being.  Children play in a welcoming environment where they are able to express their opinions as they make decisions about their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 record the names of children and the times they attend on a daily basis. 30/11/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make the most of learning opportunities that arise within planned activities, to promote children's learning at the highest level  explore a wider range of continuous professional development opportunities and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. However, the childminder has made an administrative error as she does not record the times and dates that children attend, as required. She has a small number of children on roll daily and knows who is on site, so this omission poses minimal risk to children's well-being. Child protection training has helped her to develop a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and where to report any concerns she may have regarding children's safety. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. Successful settling in visits ensure she understands children's personal care needs prior to them starting. This effectively supports continuity in the children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She provides a varied range of resources to support children's interests. Children develop their confidence to explore their own activities. This enables them to learn the key skills needed for their next stage of learning and move on to school. The childminder weaves mathematical language into children's play. She helps children to explore how many beads the child is threading as they develop their small-muscle skills. Children engage in imaginative role play, for example, they dress and feed the baby dolls. Children enjoy listening to stories. They point to the animals in the story as they develop an understanding of how books work. This supports their literacy development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy in the childminder's home. This is reflected by the positive relationships in place with the childminder and their peers. Flexible settling-in procedures help children to make secure attachments to the childminder. She knows children and their circumstances very well, which helps children to feel comfortable in the setting. Children confidently converse with visitors. They are well supported to develop independence in taking care of their own needs. They learn to feed themselves at mealtimes and manage their personal care needs well. Children's health is supported through daily access to outdoor play in the childminder's garden and visits to various local parks. The childminder ensures children play safely by providing thorough supervision and guidance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills, in readiness for the move on to nursery and school. They manage their self-care needs independently, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes. Children develop independence and confidence as they lead their own learning. They are enthusiastic and imaginative as they choose resources for their role play. They use small- world toys to talk about differences and similarities between themselves and others. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468513 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1102730 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ibstock, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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