Childminder EY471145

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2017 22 May 2014

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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 quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge and skills well to support children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for children. She offers an abundance of comfort, support and reassurance to children, fostering their emotional well-being so that they feel happy, settled and assured in her care.  Children are happy in the setting and behave well. The childminder is a very good role model. She sets clear boundaries for behaviour and uses very positive strategies that help children to understand age-appropriate expectations. The childminder sits with children and sensitively encourages them to take turns and play together.  Children confidently make choices about their play. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to have a say in what they would like to do next. She helps

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This provision is good

them to develop their independence and skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning.  Children enjoy regular outings in the local community and benefit from attending groups. These experiences are used to extend children's confidence and social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some adult-led creative activities, the childminder is overly focused on an end product rather than on helping children to express their creativity and follow their own ideas.  Although the childminder reflects on her provision, she has not fully developed systems to gather and use the views of parents to help her further improve her service.

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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

 offer children more opportunities to follow and explore their own ideas and to develop their creativity  extend self-evaluation processes, gathering parents' views to enable them to contribute to the evaluation of the setting and to help identify areas for future improvement.

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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 to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can confidently identify the types and signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows who to contact for further advice if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards. The childminder monitors children's progress well and identifies any gaps in their learning quickly. Parents receive accurate and precise assessments of their children's progress. An effective two-way flow of information helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder undertakes relevant training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's progress and she plans activities based on the next steps for their learning. She adapts activities that children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. She motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor. The childminder plays alongside children and introduces new words to help extend their developing vocabulary. For example, she provides a narrative as children blow bubbles. The childminder frequently praises the children, raising their confidence and encouraging them to keep trying.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder and other children who attend. They are well mannered and confident individuals who show an interest in others. They talk to visitors and show that they feel safe in the childminder's care. The childminder encourages them to share stories from home that make them feel special, contributing to their sense of self-esteem. Children confidently make choices about their play, supporting their independence. The childminder promotes good health and hygiene practices. For instance, children wash their hands independently after toileting and before eating. Children enjoy regular trips out into the community. For example, they visit music and toddler groups that help to promote their speaking, listening and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a good range of skills and knowledge, supporting them well when they move on to school. Older children listen attentively to instructions and express their thoughts when answering questions. They begin to develop their dexterity and pencil control as they make marks on paper. Younger children direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. They develop good relationships with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others, such as at toddler groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471145 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1102879 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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