Childminder EY499586

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Children enjoy secure, warm and positive relationships with the kind and caring childminder. They are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. n Teaching is good. The childminder provides a balance of planned activities alongside plenty of opportunities for children to lead their own play. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in their learning. n The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure that they are kept well informed. She regularly shares information about their children's progress and achievements and how they can support children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides well. She completes regular training to help ensure she develops professionally and keeps her knowledge up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use her assessments as well as she could to track children's overall progress more closely. n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to build on children's literacy and writing skills further.

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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 develop the assessment processes further to track children's overall progress more effectively n extend opportunities for children to explore mark making in their play.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. She observed the interactions between the childminder and children and discussed children's learning and their progress. n The inspector looked at a range of documents with the childminder, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observation and assessment documentation. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She knows what action to take to protect the children in her care from harm. She supervises children closely and provides a safe and secure environment for them to play and learn. The childminder is organised and efficient. All required documentation is well maintained and easily accessible. This is shared with parents and implemented in practice to support the smooth, daily management of the setting. The childminder invites parents to provide feedback about her setting. They comment positively about the 'home-from-home' care and how their children have 'developed good speaking skills'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children as they engage in activities. This helps her to identify children's individual interests and what they need to learn next, and to plan activities that support their overall good progress. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language development. For instance, she engages children in interesting conversations and poses thought provoking questions to extend their thinking skills. Children recall and describe activities from the day before. With excited anticipation they look to see what has happened to small beads that they have soaked in water overnight. Children demonstrate good levels of sustained interest as they explore the feel of the beads with their hands and use scoops and spoons to fill containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, homely environment and is a good role model. She offers lots of praise and clear explanations to help children understand what is expected of them. Children respond positively to her calm and consistent approach. They are cooperative, respectful and well-behaved. Children enjoy attending groups in the local community where they socialise with other children of a similar age, learn to share and take turns. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health. She works closely with parents to ensure that children are provided with a balance of nutritious meals and snacks. Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines from a young age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager learners and enthusiastically participate in activities. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and gain the skills they need for school. Children are independent and demonstrate confidence in making their own decisions about what they want to play with. They dress themselves in dressing-up outfits and choose available resources to use as props to enhance their role play. The childminder makes good use of opportunities for children to develop an understanding of maths. They count, and talk about the size and shape of objects in the environment and during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499586 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10059505 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 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Oadby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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