Childminder 225790

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 11 August 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 This caring childminder develops very strong relationships with parents. She finds out about children's individual needs and interests from talking to parents. The childminder skilfully uses the information to help children to settle with ease into her care. n Parents describe the childminder as competent, conscientious and trustworthy. They say that children are provided with a wide range of activities and enjoy a relaxing home from home environment. n Children make high levels of progress in their communication and language, personal, social, emotional and physical development. They develop friendly relationships with the childminder and each other. Young children particularly benefit from playing with older children. They learn to cooperate, share and to respect each other's needs. n Young children are very curious about their surroundings. They are confident as they seek their favourite toys to play with and enjoy exploring and investigating.

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The provision is good

n The childminder observes children at play and plans what children need to learn next. She works very well with parents to help children to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder works closely with other childminders to improve her knowledge, skills and outcomes for children. She is a reflective practitioner and maintains good quality provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is not focused upon sharing information about children's learning with other settings some children also attend, such as school.

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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 build upon the communication with other settings some children also attend, such as school, to include sharing information about children's learning.

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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. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated children's learning during activities with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps detailed written policies and procedures. She shares these with parents to help to keep them well informed. The childminder completes training to update her knowledge and skills. She has a strong understanding of child protection and her role and responsibilities. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder researches and keeps up to date with changes to legislation. For example, she stores and uses the personal information recorded about children and their families in line with data protection legislation. The childminder carries out safety checks on the indoor and outdoor play areas. Children are keen to explore and are safe as they play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She has very good knowledge about how children play and learn. She provides play resources and plans stimulating activities that reflect children's interests. For example, the childminder notices that some children enjoy putting toys into and out of other items. So, she provides children with balls to put into a long cardboard tube. Children have great fun watching as the balls travel down the tube and across the floor. The childminder skilfully introduces new words to extend children's speech. Children copy the words they hear and phrases, such as 'All gone!' This helps them to build upon their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They listen to what the childminder says and follow her instructions. Children respond well to the praise and encouragement offered for their achievements. Children have lots of opportunities to be out in the fresh air and to be active. They enjoy visiting places in the local area, such as the library, train station and parks. Children enjoy growing sunflowers in the garden. They care for the sunflowers and watch as they grow. This helps to promote their knowledge and understanding of the world. Parents report that children 'massively develop their social skills'. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups where they make new friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that prepare them for their future learning, including school. They enjoy and become engrossed in their learning. Children concentrate very well as they build a tower made of bricks and stack cups. This helps to develop their physical skills. Children develop their independence as they choose what they wish to play with. They move toys from one play area to another with confidence. Children copy what they have seen at home. For example, they use a whisk to pretend to stir in a bowl and saucepan. This develops their imagination. Children count items in their play. They learn about shape, space and measure while posting shapes into a shape-sorter.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225790 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064431 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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