Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/12/2012 03/11/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children feel safe and secure because the childminder provides a warm and friendly atmosphere.  Children's speech and communication is extended as the childminder uses valuable language when playing with the children.  Children are kept safe as the childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care.  Strong partnerships have been formed with parents who make regular contributions to their child's 'Learning Journal'.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not have an up-to-date first aid certificate this means that the health and safety of children is lessened.  Children's learning from home is not explored when they start with the childminder. Consequently, development from home is not fully incorporated into the childminder's initial assessment.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing on their own and the childminder playing with children.  The inspector examined a selection of the childminder's paperwork.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1996 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and children aged 22, 20 and 13 years in a house in the Braunstone area of Leicester. She uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding, the first floor, including the family bathroom, is also used on occasions. There is an enclosed rear garden used for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses, such as food hygiene. She attends a childminder group and the local children's centre. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently eight children on roll; six are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions. She is open all year round from 6am to 7pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The family has a parrot and one dog.

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must:

 complete a local authority approved first aid course which is relevant to caring for young children.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 ensure you obtain information from parents about children's abilities and interests before they start, and learn about what the child does at home to ensure that initial assessments reflect current skills.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides activities that are fun, challenging and interesting for the children. Children's language is extended as the childminder repeats back words to them to reinforce their vocabulary and pronunciation. Children who have English as an additional language make good progress in their language skills. Children's listening and attention is encouraged as they sing popular rhymes. For instance, 'Little Peter Rabbit,' and they support this with actions. Children enjoy expressing themselves creatively as they stick and glue to make a snowman with moving parts. Older children are happy to explore the creative activity on their own, while babies are supported by the childminder to offer them the same experience. Children's physical play is promoted as they run and jump with fantastic ribbon resources. Young babies learn by playing and exploring. For instance, they discover

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who attend

they can switch a toy on and off by opening and shutting a drawer. The childminder recognises how children learn and she effectively sets up toys for children to engage in. Toddlers are motivated to play as they discover the train set that the childminder sets up to stimulate their interest. The childminder has a warm relationship with parents who regularly contribute to their child's 'Learning Journals.' When children start with the childminder she gains important information about their personal, social and emotional development, however, starting points do not yet fully include learning from home. Consequently, important developmental milestones from home are not being incorporated into the childminder's initial assessments.

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who attend

The childminder makes observations and takes photographs to produce an assessment of children's progress. The childminder takes account of individual children's interests to plan for their next steps. All children are working comfortably within their age and stage of development. The childminder uses the 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage' guidance to correctly chart their progress and to ensure they are ready for transitions to school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children in the setting demonstrate that they feel safe and secure because the childminder provides a warm and friendly atmosphere in her home. The childminder acts as a good role model, she praises good sharing and turn taking. Children display good manners without any prompting; these are recognised by the childminder who comments positively.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder obtains important information about children's home routines; babies go to sleep mid-morning, just like they would at home. Young children demonstrate their independence when they follow care routines, such as washing hands and using the toilet. Meals are nutritious and home cooked; the childminder supports parents with an understanding of a balanced diet as she advises them when asked. Snacks are healthy as children enjoy a banana and water. Children adopt a healthy lifestyle as they visit the local park, they laugh as the childminder describes how she chases the children.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Trips to the library, local play groups and the children's centre, help children to develop independence and confidence away from the childminder's home. This supports the children's transition into pre-school or mainstream school. The childminder picks up from local schools and pre-schools, these further supports children's journeys into starting school.

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provision

The childminder has made a good start in understanding the learning and development requirements of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage; she is keen to access updated training to further enhance her understanding. The planning and monitoring of children ensures that they receive broad and balanced activities that cover all areas of learning. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and children's safety is suitably promoted. She has completed appropriate training and she understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. There is a selection of policies and procedures in place that underpin the good running of the practice. The home and garden are safe and secure and all procedures are followed to promote children's health and well-being. However, the childminder does not hold a current first aid certificate; but, she is currently booked on a renewal course, potentially

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provision

this lessens the impact on children of all ages she cares for.

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provision

Effective self-evaluation systems are in place to inform the childminders priorities. She values the input from parents; they are invited to contribute to the self-evaluation process by means of a questionnaire. The childminder has positive relationship with parents, carers and other professionals. She regularly shares information with shared carers such as pre-schools to promote continuity in children's learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure than an appropriate first aid qualification is in place (Welfare of the children being cared for) (both parts of the Childcare Register).  take action as specified above (Welfare of the children being cared for).

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number 226557 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 888864 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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