Childminder EY344620

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 12 September 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 effectively evaluates her current practice. She attends regular training events and uses research to develop her knowledge and skills. This helps her to keep up to date with new legislation, such as changes to the Data Protection Act 2018.  The childminder establishes very strong relationships with parents. She keeps them fully involved and informed. Parents state that the childminder shares children's learning well using a learning log and a daily diary.  The childminder observes, assesses and plans for each child's learning very well. She works alongside other professionals and acts swiftly to close gaps in children's learning.  The childminder prepares children for the move to school very well. She communicates with the teacher and provides an assessment report detailing the progress children make. This helps to provide children with consistency in their learning.  Children are happy and have fun in the care of this experienced childminder. They are

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This provision is good

curious and concentrate well as they engage in activities that interest them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to think for themselves and share their own ideas.  During some adult-led activities, the childminder is not fully focused on promoting children's specific next steps in learning even further. As a result, children are not always challenged to make consistently high rates of progress in their learning.

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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 for themselves and to explore their ideas and thoughts  focus more sharply on promoting all children's specific next steps in learning and challenge children to make consistently high rates of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated children's learning during an adult-focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shares good practice with other childminders. She constantly reflects upon her practice and the outcomes for children. Since the last inspection, she has improved the resources she provides for children to develop their reading and language skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the procedures to follow to help protect children from harm. She knows whom to contact to raise and follow up any concerns. The childminder identifies hazards in her home and garden, and minimises the risks to children. As a result, children are safe as they play. The childminder uses additional funding, provided by community grants, to support children's learning very well. For example, she pays for children to attend toddler groups to build upon their confidence and social skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She plans activities that stimulate and motivate children to learn. For example, children are enthusiastic to join in an activity exploring and mixing different-coloured paints. The childminder engages well with children. She joins in with children's play to extend their learning. For example, the childminder asks questions about what children can see. Children listen very well and are keen to share their knowledge, such as telling her that the paint is 'multi-coloured'. The childminder demonstrates to children how to mix paint with their hands and how to make a print of the patterns they make. She encourages children to 'have a go' and praises them for their achievements. As a result, children become extremely enthusiastic. They proudly show visitors to the setting their painted hands and the pictures they have created.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops good emotional attachments with children. Parents comment that children 'love spending time with the childminder'. Parents state that they 'couldn't be happier with the care provided'. Children behave well and learn to cooperate with each other during their play. They take turns, share and show respect towards others. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they discuss the importance of applying sun cream to their skin when playing in the sunshine. Children choose to play outdoors and enjoy developing their physical skills as they run around the garden. They are learning the importance of drinking water and discuss the effects of the heat on their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning, including school when the time comes. They are curious, keen to explore and eager to learn new skills. For instance, children concentrate well and persevere as they write letters of their name in paint. Children are confident talkers. They use positional language as they explain the blue paint is on top of the green. Children count items in their play and enjoy exploring musical instruments. They use their imaginations in role play, as they pretend to be pirates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344620 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1104566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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