Childminder EY464044

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 8 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder places a strong focus on improving her professional development. She makes good use of local networks and attends a variety of training courses to help her improve outcomes for children. She successfully uses her learning to develop her practice. For example, she has increased the effectiveness of her planning for children's transition to school.  The childminder provides exceptional care for children's well-being. She works closely with parents to prioritise children's individual needs, including their health and development requirements. Parents comment very positively about the childminder's very high-quality care.  Children benefit extremely well from the constant praise and encouragement the childminder gives. They confidently attempt new tasks and celebrate their achievements with others.  The childminder skilfully promotes the development of children's language and communication skills. She encourages babies to imitate words and sounds and follow

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This provision is good

simple gestures enthusiastically, such as pointing to their nose.  The childminder provides good support to develop children's early literacy. She plans interesting activities, which help them to develop their early writing skills. Children choose freely from a range of colourful books and enjoy visits to the local library.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during play activities to extend and build on children's mathematical awareness.

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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

 use play activities more consistently to help extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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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 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 evaluates the quality of her provision and encourages parents and children to contribute to this. She uses this information to plan future improvements. For example, she has extended the range of resources suitable for babies and younger children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures she keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date to have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She is highly vigilant and carries out thorough risk assessments of her house and prior to outings to identify potential hazards. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity of care and help secure good learning outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's development. She accurately assesses their progress and uses this information to plan children's next steps in learning. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's creative and imaginative skills. For example, as children enjoy a vegetable printing activity, they are fascinated to learn that they can make new colours by mixing paints and that different vegetables can produce a range of artistic effects. They become engrossed in creating imaginative pictures. The childminder organises her premises well to meet the emerging needs of babies. She provides opportunities for them to develop their mobility and physical skills, and to explore their environment freely. Babies enjoy discovering a wide range of technological toys. They learn how to make toys move and make sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her family are excellent role models for children. They are kind, considerate and nurturing. Children develop exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder. This successfully supports their emotional development. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder places an extremely strong emphasis on developing children's confidence and self-esteem. She ensures that children have excellent opportunities to explore their cultural identity, for example, sharing their language and celebrations. Children benefit from strong support to learn about how they can follow a healthy lifestyle. They understand the type of food that will help them to grow strong and the benefits of caring for their teeth. Children have ample opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise outdoors. They make regular visits to the park and zoo.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They demonstrate high levels of curiosity, imagination and concentration. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, including for school. Children communicate well and are aware that others may use a different language. For example, they delight in saying ‘hello’ and learning new words in languages other than their own. All children enjoy practising their early writing skills. Babies swirl their finger in yoghurt to make circles and older children proudly write their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464044 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1102532 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Burbage, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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