Childminder EY358546

Inspection date 20 February 2019 Previous inspection date 23 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has successfully addressed the action and recommendations identified at the previous inspection to improve the quality of her provision. She has taken advice and support from the local authority to strengthen several areas of her practice, including how to plan effectively for children's next steps. As a result, children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's social skills. She visits a number of groups where children enjoy meeting new friends and taking part in a wide range of activities. The childminder takes children on walks around their local community and encourages them to greet and chat to neighbours and known adults. n Children happily settle with the childminder and enjoy her warm and friendly approach. Parents appreciate the 'home-from-home' environment and comment on how their children 'blossom' in her care.

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This provision is good

n The childminder keeps parents up to date about their children's learning and development. She has successfully introduced a new method for recording her observations and assessments of children's learning and worked closely with parents to help them access this information. n The childminder does not always consider how to make resources readily available for children, particularly babies, to explore and follow their own ideas. n The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start. n At times, children who prefer to play and learn outdoors do not benefit from a broad range of activities and experiences.

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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 make resources readily available for children, particularly babies, to explore and follow their own ideas n gather information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start, to inform planning from the outset n enhance the range of activities provided outdoors to support those children who choose to play and learn outdoors.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has made positive changes to the way in which she evaluates her provision. She identifies areas for development and plans for continual improvement. The childminder uses professional development opportunities well. She shares ideas with other childminders and attends events to learn more about the resources available to support children's learning. The childminder uses the information she gathers at such events to create her own interesting resources. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends local child protection training and knows how to recognise and report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder has a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues, for example how to identify the signs that a child may be at risk from extreme views and ideas. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend. She regularly

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

shares information to support continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed her understanding of the early years foundation stage. She plans interesting play activities to promote children's early mathematical skills. For example, children excitedly delve into a large box of construction bricks. They sort the bricks by size and colour and work together to build the tallest tower. The childminder effectively supports children's speaking and listening skills. She talks to children about what they are doing and explains the meaning of new words. Babies babble happily as they play with the childminder and older children. Children enjoy learning new rhymes and songs and independently burst into song as they play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop early writing and mark-making skills. Children enjoy using a range of pens and crayons to colour and draw their favourite characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's outdoor physical exercise with walks and regular visits to local parks. She helps children to gain confidence and attempt more challenging play equipment, such as large slides and climbing frames. The childminder effectively promotes consideration for others and positive behaviour with gentle reminders as children play. Children learn about the benefits of healthy food and drinks and talk about what helps them to 'grow big and strong'. The childminder helps children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They understand that some people use wheelchairs to move around.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their move to pre-school and school. They are confident, self-assured and talk about their learning and play with adults and each other. Babies' social skills are developing as they approach adults with a smile and enjoy sharing toys. Children are developing emotionally as they behave well and show kindness to one another. Children's concentration skills are progressing. They persist as they complete jigsaws, turning the pieces until they fit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358546 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10084889 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 23 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Sileby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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