Childminder EY414986

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 11 May 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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This provision is good

n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She uses this information to help her to identify what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour well and helps to raise children's self- esteem. She provides children with rewards for their achievements and asks them to give her a 'high five'. n The childminder completes a written report showing children's development between the ages of two- and three-years-old. She shares this with parents and invites them to add their own comments regarding children's achievements at home. n The childminder helps children to learn about the local community. She takes them to toddler groups and encourages children to develop their social skills. Children form relationships with their peers and grow in confidence. The childminder takes children to the library to listen to stories and rhymes. She helps children to develop their literacy

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This provision is good

skills. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she 'kind, affectionate and responsible'. n The childminder identifies improvements to her provision. She reflects on activities she offers children and thinks of ways to increase the range of experiences they receive. This helps to keep children motivated to learn. n The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused on consistently raising the quality of teaching, to have the most beneficial impact on children's achievement.

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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 provide parents with more ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home n strengthen professional development to further raise the quality of teaching and to promote high levels in children's achievement.

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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 meets with other childminders to share good practice and to help her to keep up to date with changes in legislation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if an allegation was made against herself or a family member. Children go with the childminder when she takes older children to school. She helps them to become familiar with the routine of the day and the school environment. This helps children to prepare for the changes they will face. When walking in the street, the childminder talks to children about road safety, helping them to learn about how they can keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out information about children's care and prior learning from parents when they first start. This helps her to plan for children's good progress from the outset. Children have opportunities to learn about technology. The childminder encourages them to complete simple computer programmes. Older children develop good literacy skills. The childminder helps them to learn sounds that are represented by letters of the alphabet. She plays games with children and encourages them to recognise words. Children learn to share, take turns and learn rules of a game. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. In her garden, children climb steps to a slide and ride on scooters. They balance on ropes at the park. The childminder helps children to develop their balance and coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children a good range of healthy snacks. She helps children to develop their understanding of healthy eating. She provides opportunities for children to bake cakes and cheese straws. Children learn how food is made. The childminder helps them to learn about quantities, for example, encouraging children to weigh and mix ingredients. Children have a good relationship with the childminder. They confidently talk to her about their needs and wants and enjoy playing alongside her. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and are emotionally secure. When children first start attending, the childminder offers them settling-in sessions to help them to become familiar with her and for the childminder to get to know children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development in readiness for their move on to school. They make independent choices in their play and choose resources they would like to play with. Children place toy cars in a line on the floor and say 'it is Tescos', demonstrating their imagination. Older children show a good awareness of numbers. They count how many words they can match together in a game and count to three. They tell visitors how old they are. Children develop their early writing skills. They use brushes with paint to make marks on paper and write their name on their picture.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414986 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10071006 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Thorpe Astley, Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She has an appropriate 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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Registers

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