Childminder EY309206

Inspection date 20 August 2018 Previous inspection date 17 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and visually stimulating environment for the children to explore. Children settle quickly and learn to play cooperatively with their peers. n The childminder is well organised. She effectively implements a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice. n The childminder offers children plenty of praise, encouragement and reassurance. She is very attentive and children form warm, positive relationships with her. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being and good behaviour. n Daily conversations with parents help to provide continuity of care for children. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always organise resources or make the best use of activities to incorporate what she knows about children's individual learning and interests, to help sustain their concentration and motivation to learn. n Although the childminder gathers information from parents when children first start, this does not include enough information about children's prior skills and capabilities.

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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

n review the organisation and use of resources and activities to better meet children's interests and learning needs to help further sustain their motivation and concentration n enhance systems to gather even more detailed information from parents when children first start, to help plan precisely together for children's development from the outset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high priority on ensuring that she has the most up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding issues and can quickly address any concerns. She reviews the quality of her provision and identifies ways to refine her practice. For instance, she keeps up to date with general early years issues and accesses relevant training online. The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning. She checks children's achievements against the levels of development typical for their age range, and focuses her teaching on children's needs. A clear written summary of the progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed and shared with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn, overall. She knows children well and understands what they can do and what they need to learn next. Children are offered warm support as they play. The childminder encourages children to try different activities and demonstrates how to use equipment correctly to support their involvement. Children enjoy working together to complete puzzles. They appreciate regular opportunities to play outdoors where they develop strong imaginations. Older children act out role-play scenarios and pretend to make imaginary cups of hot chocolate and serve these with their favourite biscuits. Younger children explore toy cars, trucks and diggers and enjoy sitting and riding on larger wheeled resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care and have formed a strong emotional attachment to her. They move freely around the childminder's home and enjoy playing with the resources available, gaining confidence and independence. The childminder supports children in understanding about a safe and healthy lifestyle. She is attentive to children and provides them with nutritious snacks and drinks. Children enjoy visits to the local park and appreciate time in the garden where they have opportunities to develop their physical skills. Regular trips to local attractions help support children to develop their social skills and their understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are making good progress in relation to their stage of development. They are learning to share, take turns and play well together. Children make independent decisions about their play. Younger children make marks, while older children confidently use pencils and pens to write their own names. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. Older children communicate clearly, while younger children respond to simple questions and instructions and are confident when making their needs known. Children are developing skills that will support future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309206 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10059354 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Sapcote, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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