Childminder EY467502

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2017 4 June 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. This is evident in her understanding of child protection procedures and her daily practice.  The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's confidence and independence. She encourages children to follow their own ideas and interests and 'have a go'.  Children enjoy their learning. They jump around with excitement as they prepare to visit the purpose-built garden cabin to explore a range of imaginatively planned activities.  The childminder has established effective systems to observe and assess children's progress. She uses the information from these to target children's next steps and help them learn the skills they require for the next stage in their learning, including their move to school.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication development well.

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This provision is good

She allows them time to talk and share their interests. She skilfully uses songs and stories to introduce new words and ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not promptly adjust her teaching style to fully meet children's emerging learning and development needs for them to make the best possible 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

 adjust teaching style promptly to fully meet children's emerging learning and development needs for them to make the best possible 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 to 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 carries out effective self-evaluation. She gathers the views of parents and children and reflects on this information to make continual improvements to her provision. For example, the childminder has redesigned the records that she keeps about children's progress to provide clarity and greater detail for parents. The childminder is committed to improving her professional development. She uses training, research and ideas from professional networks to extend her knowledge. For example, she uses an increased understanding about how children play to enhance her planning for their individual learning needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder conducts comprehensive risk assessments of her premises and outings and takes effective steps to reduce the risk of harm to children. The childminder works in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. This has a positive impact on the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

continuity of care and teaching that children receive. Parents praise the support and care that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She encourages parents to share their children's interests and achievements when they start and throughout their time with her. This helps her to gain a clearer understanding of all areas of children's learning and development. Children have opportunities to develop their literacy and mathematical skills as they play. They eagerly join each other's play and sing and dance together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides excellent support to help children gain an understanding of their own and others' personal safety. Children learn about the services that help to keep them safe and how they can contact them in the event of an emergency. The childminder is a superb role model. She is highly enthusiastic and demonstrates her own enjoyment of play and learning to children. Children are extremely secure and comfortable with the childminder and each other. Children receive abundant opportunities to socialise with others at the various clubs and activities they visit. The childminder ensures that children gain an excellent understanding of the similarities and differences in people. Children play with a vast range of toys and resources that depicts positive images of people. They learn about celebrations and languages around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners and are curious about the world around them. They develop high levels of confidence and independence. For example, children ask if they can perform their own songs and shows. Children manage their own needs well. They gain good communication skills. Young children confidently express their needs and older children enjoy conversations with adults. They ask interesting questions to extend their understanding of the world around them. Children learn about colours and shapes. They enjoy celebrating their ability to count objects and recognise numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467502 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1102674 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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