Childminder EY390265

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date 23 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Since the last inspection, the childminder has implemented effective changes in her practice. She has engaged with support from her early years advisers and has accessed training. This has had a positive impact on children's overall care, learning and development. n Children are happy, confident and sociable. They build positive friendships with each other and form strong attachments to the caring childminder. Children actively include the childminder in their play and enjoy sharing their experiences with others. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a variety of interesting experiences that engage and enthuse children effectively. Children are motivated to learn. n The childminder has effective systems for monitoring teaching and learning. She checks children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning, so these can be quickly addressed. n The childminder maintains a safe environment and uses risk assessments effectively to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about their children's abilities when they join her setting to help her to plan suitably challenging activities for children from the start.

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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 gather more precise information from parents about their children's abilities when they join the setting to help to plan activities for children from the start of the placement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided by the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children's welfare and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder keeps necessary records to a good standard. She attends training and accesses professional support to help to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She regularly reflects on her practice, taking into account the views of parents, and considers what works well and what improvements to make. For example, she has developed the way she plans activities to target children's next steps in their learning and help their progress. Parents report how happy they are with the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good assessments of children's learning and tracks their development to identify their next steps. She actively engages in their play to support their communication and language development. For example, children plant seeds and excitedly talk about what they are going to grow and what they need to do to make the plants thrive. The childminder actively listens and values what children say, which also helps their self-confidence. Children develop good control and coordination of their hands as they use small tools. For instance, they concentrate intently as they carefully fill small pots with compost using trowels. Children are happy and play with the activities provided. For example, they use their imagination to build towers with interlocking bricks and count how many they have. This helps to promote their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed very secure emotional bonds with the childminder. They are happy and feel safe in the welcoming environment. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. The childminder promotes good hygiene effectively, for example, children wash their hands before eating. Children receive plenty of opportunities for exercise and fresh air, and to practise their physical skills. They play in the garden daily and visit nearby playgrounds. On outings they learn to keep themselves safe and learn how to cross the road. The childminder effectively helps children to learn about other cultures and to respect the differences of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated to learn and concentrate well during activities. Children develop good social skills and they are forming firm friendships. They are becoming increasingly confident as they, for example, choose what they want to play with. Children develop key skills that help support their progress towards the next stages in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390265 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10059999 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Leicester, Leicestershire. She operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Registers

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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