Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2015 19 November 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always respond effectively to children's interest in the outdoor learning environment. Consequently, children are not fully supported across the areas of learning.  The childminder does not always keep children actively involved in purposeful learning; therefore, young children are not appropriately challenged.  The childminder does not always conduct effective risk assessments of her home and garden. This leaves children exposed to some safety and hygiene risks.  The childminder does not make effective use of self-evaluation to identify key areas for improvement in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has an appropriate understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from abuse.  The childminder takes children to enjoyable activity groups outside of her home, which develops children's confidence and readiness for school.  The childminder speaks kindly to children, which supports their emotional well-being and social development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan challenging learning experiences for children across the areas of learning, particularly with regard to their interest in outdoor play  develop knowledge and understanding of how children learn and support their active involvement in activities to keep them motivated and fully engaged in purposeful learning  improve risk assessments to ensure that all areas used by children are kept safe and clean, with particular regard to the garden and outdoor play equipment.

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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

 improve the arrangements for evaluating practice in order to identify key areas for improvement and to set challenging targets for continuous professional development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and observed children's play activities at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's planning, observation and assessment records.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks for the childminder and her husband, and the childminder's qualifications and improvement plan.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from conversations held with the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder does not always provide a broad range of stimulating learning experiences outdoors. For example, the childminder does not build on children's interests with the new bicycle and scooter. This is because she does not offer good levels of support to extend their learning and skills. The childminder does not always encourage children to fully explore, investigate and learn about the natural world and mathematical concepts. For example, she does not actively encourage young children to become inquisitive about the pet chickens and how they live, feed and lay eggs. In addition, she does not ask challenging questions to promote children's mathematical development, as they move different sized pebbles from one place to another. Indoors, children play with a basic range of toys and equipment. A selection of colouring pens and books, a cardboard box and small toy vehicles are available, which offer some enjoyment. The childminder

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who attend. This requires improvement

completes basic assessment information for each child, which is shared with their parents and carers. This enables them to support their child's progress at home.

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requires improvement

The childminder does not always carry out effective risk assessments, to ensure that children can play safely in the garden. For example, she overlooks hazards which may cause accidental injury to a child, such as an exposed metal pipe sticking out of the water feature. In addition, she does not prevent the risk of contamination, by animals or other debris, in uncovered sand and water trays. This compromises children's safety and good health. The childminder builds positive relationships with children. She shows kindness and consideration towards them, as she attends to their routine needs. This helps them to feel comfortable and settled in her company. The childminder supports children's behaviour well, so that they learn how to behave and manage their feelings. She encourages young children to wash their hands at appropriate times, so that they learn how to keep themselves clean. The childminder works closely with parents to promote their child's

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. Consequently, children are not always well supported across the seven areas of learning. While the childminder maintains close supervision of the children, she does not effectively identify key areas for improvement regarding health and safety practices. Therefore, self-evaluation is weak and some areas of practice have not improved enough, since the last inspection. The childminder demonstrates suitable knowledge of safeguarding procedures, such as how to identify the four types of abuse and the action to take to protect children. The childminder and her husband's suitability has been vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The childminder works in partnership with other childcare providers and schools, so that children receive the support they need when they are ready to transfer to their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362318 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 821049 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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