Childminder EY537995

Inspection date 20 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 Babies are keen to explore and investigate the good range of age-appropriate resources offered. This promotes their independence and gives them choices in their play. Children make good progress in their learning. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is 'always accommodating', such as promoting children's toileting habits to complement routines at home. n The childminder is studying a level 3 childcare qualification and attends training courses. This helps her to extend her professional development. Recent training helps her to effectively promote children's speaking skills. n The childminder shares information about children's achievements with pre-schools they attend. She finds out what children are learning and complements this. This promotes consistency in children's learning. n The childminder values children's comments, whether they are words or babbles from younger children. She takes turns in conversations and responds at appropriate times.

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The provision is good

This helps children to develop their communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not use her assessments of children's learning as precisely as possible to help plan for and to provide children with opportunities to learn at the highest level. n Although the childminder gathers information from parents about children's care routines when they first start, she does not find out enough information from them about children's prior 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 the use of assessments to help plan more precisely for what children need to learn next and to help them learn at the highest level n gather more information from parents about children's prior learning when they first start to help plan more precisely for their 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 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 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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that could indicate a child is at significant risk of harm. She has policies and procedures in place to support her practice, including who she will contact with concerns about a child. The childminder has measures in place to keep children safe in her home. She completes effective comprehensive risk assessments and minimises hazards. The childminder uses safety equipment in her home, such as gates, to stop children from accessing certain rooms unaccompanied. This helps to keep children always within sight and hearing distance. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She researches childcare on the internet and in magazine publications to help her to review her practice and identify areas to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children when she plays alongside them. This helps her to provide opportunities that help children make good progress in their learning. Babies give the childminder good eye contact and visibly enjoy spending time with her. The childminder is a good role model. She demonstrates how to stack plastic cups on top of each other. Children develop their problem-solving skills when they attempt to do this on their own. The childminder helps children to learn about diversity. She provides children with bright and colourful material to encourage them to learn about different cultural costumes from around the world. The childminder shares information with parents about children's achievements and interests. She talks to them when they collect their children and provides parents with a written report showing children's daily routines and levels of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions are effective and help to promote children's personal, social and emotional needs when they first start. The childminder spends time talking to parents and children. She provides opportunities for children to learn about their local community. The childminder takes them for walks in the street and to toddler groups. This helps children to mix with other children and to develop relationships. The childminder takes children for picnics at the park where she meets with other childminders and minded children. She provides resources for children to play games with other children. This helps children to develop their physical skills. Children behave well. The childminder gives them plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to raise children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop key skills in preparation for their move on to school. They enjoy exploring and investigating. Children learn about technology. They press buttons on toys and listen to music played and see lights that flash. Younger children use toys and equipment to pull themselves up to a standing position, helping to develop the strength in their legs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537995 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10077277 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Syston. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Registers

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