Leggatt, Sarah Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/01/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 2

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This provision is good

 Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. Parents are encouraged to be fully involved in their children's learning.  The childminder successfully identifies risks with her home and garden and takes appropriate action to minimise these.  The childminder is aware of the learning and development requirements. She is able to plan for the children's individual needs and complete observational assessments in partnership with parents.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection procedures and is aware of her responsibility to protect the welfare of each child.  Children are settled and emotionally secure. Their personal, social and emotional development is addressed well by the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities for children to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene routines are not fully available.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documents and discussed issues relating to the management of safeguarding children within the childminder's care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the areas of the home that are used during childminding hours.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed self-evaluation as a way of identifying improvement for future development of practice.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and three children aged 15, 11 and six years in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. The whole of the house and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has a dog and two cats.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 enhance children's understanding of good personal hygiene routines, for example, by having individual towels available for children to use after washing their hands.

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who attend

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment in which children make good progress in their learning. She regularly observes and assesses the progress children make towards the early learning goals, and records her findings in children's individual learning journal folders. The information gained is used effectively by the childminder to identify children's learning priorities and to plan challenging activities. This prepares children well for the next stage in their learning and to be ready for school. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to support and share information about their child's learning in various ways. They have regular discussions with the childminder and are encouraged to take their child's learning journal folders home to read.

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who attend

Clear systems are in place to monitor and track the children's progress, and the childminder understands the requirement to complete the Early Years Foundation Stage progress check at age two. The quality of teaching is good. Children are supported to successfully develop their communication and language skills. For example, young children copy single words said by the childminder, such as 'car' and 'grapes'. She extends their vocabulary by adding words, for example, 'red car' and 'grapes for dinner'.

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who attend

The garden provides children with a good range of interesting learning experiences. They play in the playhouse, ride on the train and in the car, and bounce on the low-level trampoline, which is accessible for all ages. This enables children to develop and extend their physical skills as they climb, balance and use the sit-and-ride toys. The childminder enhances their enjoyment further by making children aware of the ice on the rocker and helping them to experience the different texture and temperature. Children use their imagination well and have fun.

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

The childminder provides a warm and safe environment. She knows the children well and has developed strong attachments with them. Children are settled and emotionally secure, and relationships are good. Their personal, social and emotional development is addressed well by the childminder. A settling-in period is agreed with parents in order to aid children's emotional security.

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

The childminder provides a quiet space for sleeping babies and children. For example, children are placed in a travel cot in a downstairs room, and when two babies are in attendance there is a further quiet space on the first floor equipped with a travel cot for a second child to sleep. The childminder identifies the importance of positive reinforcement as a strategy for managing children's behaviour. In order to boost children's self-esteem, she makes sure that they are praised for positive behaviour. Children's independence is promoted well. For example, they choose and easily select resources for themselves. Resources are safe and meet children's learning and development needs.

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

The childminder's home is well organised so that children have access to most of the resources. They learn about keeping safe through daily routines and move freely between indoors and outside. They learn to take their own coats and shoes on and off. As a result, they are developing their self-care skills. The childminder has a good understanding of health and nutrition for young children. She is aware of children's individual dietary needs and ensures these are met. Parents provide meals and snacks for their own children, and the childminder is able to give advice regarding healthy options. Children know that they can access their drinks whenever they are thirsty, which ensures they remain well hydrated and comfortable. Children are learning about the importance of maintaining effective personal hygiene because the childminder reminds them to wash their hands before they eat and after using the toilet. However, opportunities for children to learn

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

about good personal hygiene are not fully explored as all children use the same towel, so there is a possible risk of cross-infection.

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provision

The childminder provides a good range of experiences which reflect the needs and interests of the children. She effectively monitors the educational programmes and the experiences required to help children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. In addition, she has attended training workshop to help broaden her knowledge and understanding of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder uses this and the Early Years Outcomes document successfully to meet children's care and learning needs. In order to review and improve her practice, she welcomes advice offered by other childminders and local authority early years workers.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. All adults living on the premises have undergone suitability checks in order to protect children, and the childminder understands the importance of notifying Ofsted of any changes. The childminder demonstrates a high level of commitment to promoting children's safety. Arrangements for safeguarding children are secure. Clear procedures are in place for identifying children at risk of harm and liaising with the appropriate agencies. This ensures that children are well protected and given high priority at all times. Required documentation is kept up to date and in good order. The childminder supervises the children well, security of her home is very good and appropriate steps are taken to ensure that hazards to children are kept to a minimum. For example, a safe barrier prevents children from having unsupervised access to upstairs. As a consequence, children move

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provision

The childminder develops positive relationships with parents in order to support their children's continuing care and learning. She is aware of the importance of establishing links with other early years providers to ensure continuity of care and learning when the need arises.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY461121 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 926966 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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