Childminder EY320079

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 24 September 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 welcoming, homely environment. Children have good access to a broad range of resources inside and outside. They become increasingly independent as they confidently choose with what they would like to play. n Children have strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant. They are very well settled and happy in the childminder's home. This helps to support their overall well-being. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models and have a calm and consistent approach to managing behaviour. Children learn to be kind and caring towards each other, share and take turns. n Children benefit from regular trips into the local community. They develop their social skills as they meet with other children at different groups they attend and learn about the environment, nature and growth at the childminder's allotment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to help her assistant strengthen his teaching. n On occasion, the deployment of the childminder's assistant does not always provide the best opportunities for children's 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

n strengthen and support the assistant's professional development more effectively and provide a sharper focus on teaching and learning that increases the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children n review how the assistant is deployed to enhance children's learning even further.

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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 talked to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation 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

The childminder and her assistant provide a safe and secure environment. They check the home to identify and remove any hazards, and supervise children well indoors and outdoors. The childminder and assistant maintain current paediatric first-aid certificates and keep up to date with safeguarding policies and procedures. They know to be vigilant and whom to contact if they have any concerns that children may be at risk of harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to provide good-quality care and learning. The childminder and her assistant reflect on their practice and seek the views of parents and children to support them in continually improving the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She has a good knowledge of each child and their interests. The childminder uses her assessments of children's learning to plan activities that help them to progress in their development. The childminder shares information with parents on a regular basis, keeping them up to date about their child's learning. The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. She provides a running commentary, helping children to expand their vocabulary. She asks pertinent and well-paced questions and encourages children to talk about what they are doing as they play. Children enjoy singing and eagerly join in with the words and actions of songs and rhymes. They develop their imaginations as they engage in role play and enjoy caring for their 'babies', pretending to feed them and settle them to sleep.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective settling-in procedures. She works closely with parents, ensuring that she gathers detailed information to help her to understand and meet children's individual needs, such as what food they like to eat and how they prefer to rest. Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age. For example, they put on their shoes and coats, and manage their own personal care routines. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enthusiastically move their bodies as they dance to music. Children pour water from one container to the next and handle brushes with increasing skill.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display a positive attitude to learning and are enthusiastic participants in activities. Young children create patterns and shapes with their fingers in foam. Older children start to recognise and write some letters. Children develop an interest in books. They look at them independently and listen attentively to stories read to them. Children learn to count, and recognise colours and shapes during play and everyday routines. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320079 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064459 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 - 15 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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