Childminder EY494056

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 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

 The childminder makes good use of the information she gains from self-evaluation to improve her provision. For example, she has adapted her practice to increase the effectiveness of children's progress checks between the age of two and three.  The childminder accurately assesses and monitors children's progress. This helps her to promptly identify any gaps in children's learning and plan interesting activities that help children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and has established an effective online reporting system which promotes a two-way flow of information about children's learning and achievements. This successfully supports continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and skilfully plans activities to cover all areas of learning. She prepares exciting play activities to

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This provision is good

develop children's mathematical skills. For example, balloon tennis helps children learn about colour, size and shape.  Children benefit from warm and caring relationships with the childminder. She affectionately uses humour, song and games as she follows care routines such as nappy changing. This helps children to relax and settle well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of the outdoor area to provide play and learning opportunities, particularly for children who prefer to be outside.

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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 full use of the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities.

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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 on 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 is qualified and experienced. She is committed to improving her professional development and staying abreast of developments in safeguarding and childcare practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that her premises are safe by carrying out frequent checks and using appropriate safety devices to protect babies and younger children from harm. The childminder has established partnerships with other childminders and the local school and ensures that she shares information with other settings that children attend. Parents are complimentary about the care and support that the childminder provides and value the detailed daily updates that they receive from the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises her provision to enable children to independently choose the resources and activities they wish to play with. She enthusiastically joins children as they play and helps them to extend their learning. For example, as children sort toy vegetables, the childminder introduces vegetables from her fridge to enhance their understanding and introduce new words. Children receive good support to develop their curiosity and understand the world around them. Technological toys inspire children to explore simple mechanics. The childminder encourages children to enjoy books. They snuggle near her and listen attentively as she reads to them. She reads with great enthusiasm and expression, which captures children's interests and imaginations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides opportunities at snack and lunchtimes for all children to develop their independence and understanding about a healthy lifestyle. Babies enjoy washing their hands in small bowls before they choose their fruit snack. Older children learn about the benefits of certain foods. The childminder plans activities and provides toys to promote children's understanding of others in the wider world. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is very attentive and consistently rewards and praises children's positive behaviour. This helps young children understand the difference between right and wrong. The childminder ensures that children of different ages appreciate each other's needs and can show consideration and care to each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies and children settle well and make good progress. They develop key skills which will help them in their future learning and eventual move to pre-school and school. Children are well motivated and enjoy exploring their environment. They make choices about their play and welcome other children and adults who join them in this. Children enjoy their learning. Babies happily babble and express their delight at seeing familiar animals in stories. Older children giggle as they run around to count balloons. Children learn about technology and are keen to share their skills at making toys work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494056 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1027414 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Burbage, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm and on Fridays from 7.30am to 3pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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