Childminder EY464709

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 30 January 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 childminder is committed to improving her professional development. She attends a variety of training courses to help her to improve outcomes for children. She uses her learning to successfully develop her practice. For example, she has increased the effectiveness of her observations of children's learning in order to plan more precisely for children's next steps.  The childminder helps children to develop their language and communication skills. She listens attentively as children speak and encourages them to learn new words and use them in their conversations.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps children to receive consistently good care and support.  Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and her assistant. They freely choose what they play with and enjoy helping to care for the household's pets, which include dogs, guinea pigs, a bird and a cat. Parents praise the home-from-home

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder offers suggestions to children before they have time to think and develop their own ideas.  The childminder does not always fully consider the support and professional development needs of her assistant.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can develop children's awareness and understanding of people and communities beyond their own.

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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

 give children more time to think about and develop their own ideas as they play before offering them suggestions  extend further the support and professional development for the assistant to enable them to contribute fully to children's learning and development  strengthen the opportunities for children to learn more about people and communities in the wider world.

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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, her assistant 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 has worked hard since moving to her new premises to provide a stimulating environment for children of all ages. She has recently completed an extension to her facilities that offers further exciting activities, such as a role-play tepee. The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her provision. She includes the views of children and parents to continually improve the quality of care and learning for children. For example, she has adjusted the way that she plans and reports children's daily activities to provide greater scope for children to follow their own interests. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. They implement these effectively to protect children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She gathers information from parents about what children know and can do and uses this together with her own observations of children's learning to plan interesting activities across all areas of learning. For example, children enjoy exploring colour and pattern as they decorate posters with hand and footprints. They choose their colours and confidently paint their feet and hands before excitedly jumping around to complete their designs. The childminder is keen to promote children's independence. She arranges toys and equipment so they are easily accessible. The childminder provides good support to develop children's physical skills. Babies confidently use soft-play equipment to practise their climbing and balancing skills. Young children learn how to use tools and equipment and unlock bolts, locks and catches.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to ensure that children feel settled and secure. She consistently promotes positive behaviour and uses a range of strategies to help young children to learn about right and wrong. The childminder provides opportunities for children to understand the benefits of healthy food, fresh air and physical exercise. She has equipped the outdoor area with a range of vehicles and play equipment and takes children on visits to the local park. Children enjoy learning more about their local community and work together to take part in events, such as the village carnival. After designing and making their own costumes children were thrilled to receive first prize for their walking entry.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and receive effective support to help them to develop the skills they require for the next stage in their learning, including their move to school. Children are keen to learn and explore the world around them. Babies develop good physical skills. They pick up crayons and enjoy making marks. Older children enjoy completing tasks and concentrate for significant periods of time to complete challenging puzzles. Children behave well. They are learning how to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464709 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1102541 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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