Bowdrey, Annette

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2018 3 November 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 and her assistant observe and monitor children's progress. They then plan for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their development.  The childminder supports her assistant well. She works alongside him and provides opportunities for him to develop his teaching skills. Recent training has helped the childminder to develop her understanding of how children learn. She shares this with parents to help to support their children's behaviour at home.  Children settle well, are confident and demonstrate that they are emotionally secure.  The childminder reflects on her provision and gathers the views of parents. Recent changes have increased opportunities for children to independently access toys and resources to support their interests.  The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language skills well. They use clear instructions and help younger children to develop their

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This provision is good

understanding by encouraging them to use sign language.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children's prior learning and abilities on entry.  The childminder does not share enough information about children's learning and development with other early years settings they attend.

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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

 strengthen information gathering from parents about their children's prior learning and abilities on entry, to help to inform the assessment of their starting points  extend the range of information exchanged with other early years settings that children attend to support consistency in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder completes a report showing children's progress between the ages of two and three years. She shares this information with parents and health professionals to promote children's good progress. The childminder shares information about children's achievements with schools when they move on. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the signs of abuse and where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. They help children to learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder and her assistant talk to children about road safety and provide safety equipment in the home and car. Parents comment positively about the childminder and her assistant. They appreciate the advice and support they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know children well. They plan activities to help children to achieve their next steps in learning and also to promote their interests. The childminder provides them with opportunities to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Children select tools to cut up dough. The childminder follows children's interests. She reads them a story about dinosaurs and asks children to use a toy dinosaur to make footprints in the dough. Children demonstrate good listening skills and follow the story well. They roar like a dinosaur and stamp their feet on the ground. This helps younger children to develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant take children to toddler groups. This helps them to develop their social skills and to develop relationships with other children. The childminder's assistant helps children to learn about their emotions. He asks them to make a, 'grumpy face' like a dinosaur. The childminder ensures that children get fresh air and exercise daily. She has outdoor suits for children to wear and takes them to explore the natural environment, such as splashing in puddles and throwing leaves in the air. The childminder's assistant offers children a healthy range of snacks and meals. The childminder talks to children about healthy foods and encourages them to make healthy choices. Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant work with parents to provide consistency. They give children stickers to praise good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning. Children are motivated to try new activities. They take an active part in changing the environment to suit their needs and interests. For example, they help to extend table legs so they can make a den. Children press buttons on electronic toys and enjoy listening to the sounds they make. This helps them to learn about technology. Children learn key skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311222 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1104379 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Sileby, Loughborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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