Keen Rachel Joan

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 2014

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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 qualified childminder understands how children learn and develop. She knows the children in her care well and provides good opportunities for them to follow their interests and lead their own play. Children enjoy their learning and make good progress. n Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and react positively to the boundaries she sets. Children learn to share, take turns and consider the impact of their actions on others. n The childminder provides children with frequent opportunities to mix with other children at different groups in the local community. Children grow in confidence and develop good social skills. They develop an awareness of other people and the world around them. n Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is attentive to their individual needs and routines. Children form close relationships with the childminder and build strong friendships across all age groups.

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This provision is good

n Arrangements to regularly share information about children's progress and next steps in development with all parents are not fully successful. n The childminder is not focusing precisely enough on additional professional development to help raise the quality of her teaching to a higher level.

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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 find more ways to regularly share information with parents about children's progress and next steps in their development, so they can further support and extend children's learning at home n extend the programme of professional development, to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 to 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 documentation with the childminder, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members and observation and assessment documentation. n The inspector asked the childminder about how she evaluates her practice. 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 good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She uses robust safeguarding procedures and regularly updates her child protection training. She is clear about what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the environment regularly to keep it free from potential hazards. She completes risk assessments for outings to promote children's safety when they are away from the home. Overall, the childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. They comment that their children have 'come on a lot' since being in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She completes assessments of what they understand, know and can do and what they need to do next. The childminder involves herself in children's play. She offers appropriate support to help children to build on their skills. For example, she asks questions about what they are doing as they play with kitchen equipment and dolls. The childminder listens attentively as children explain that they are 'making a birthday cake' and 'need candles' to place on top. Children demonstrate their mathematical knowledge as they successfully match four candles to the number four. The childminder tailors her interactions with children of different ages. Through demonstration she shows younger children how to separate plastic nuts and bolts. They copy her actions, using their developing physical skills to twist and turn the nuts. The childminder promotes older children's understanding of mathematics as she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

encourages them to identify the different colours and shapes and sort them into groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a relaxed home from home environment. Children feel welcome, settle quickly and eagerly join in with play and activities. The childminder is a good role model. Older children show kindness and consideration for younger children, accommodating them as they show an interest in their play. The childminder works with parents to provide meals and snacks. Together they ensure that they are balanced and meet children's individual needs. The childminder understands the importance of fresh air, exercise and for children to rest when needed to support their good health. She effectively organises the day so that children benefit from all of these.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working in the stages of development typical for their age. They show a desire to be independent, make choices and express themselves. Children demonstrate friendliness and inquisitiveness in social situations. For example, they initiate conversations and ask questions of visitors. Children work cooperatively together. For example, they understand that they need to follow the rules and take turns when playing a board game. Children develop an array of skills and are well prepared for their next stage in learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258351 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10069545 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 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Blaby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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