Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2015 22 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn best. She delivers a range of stimulating activities that promote children's individual learning needs effectively.  Children are happy, settled and feel secure with the childminder, due to her clear knowledge of how to support their preferences and individual routines.  Children enjoy a range of visits to places in the local area. This extends children's learning and promotes social skills as children meet a wide range of people in their community.  Children are safeguarded and protected from harm. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and fully understands the procedures to report any concerns.  The childminder effectively reflects on her childminding practice to continually develop her service, which benefits children positively.  The childminder and parents work effectively in partnership. They share information

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This provision is good

and work together to meet the care and learning needs of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to support children to focus and concentrate for longer periods of time during their play, to help them to be even more prepared for school.  The childminder does not always make the most of routine times to promote opportunities for early reading and writing, particularly for children preparing for school.

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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

 enhance children's learning, and strengthen their preparation for school, by providing even more opportunities for them to take part in more focused activities that require further concentration during their play  make the most of routine opportunities to develop children's skills in reading and writing, with particular regard to children preparing for school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all areas used for childminding and observed activities indoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated learning activities with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's feedback gathered for the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children's communication and language is well supported as the childminder provides a running commentary as children play, so that they learn new words and vocabulary. Additionally, children develop understanding of mathematical language during everyday activities. For example, during a baking activity, the childminder encourages the children to weigh and measure the ingredients. However, the childminder does not always make the most of routine times to promote opportunities for early reading and writing, particularly for those children preparing for school. Similarly, there is scope to further support the older children to focus and concentrate on activities for longer periods of time during their play. The childminder identifies children's next steps in learning, and stimulating activities are implemented. Consequently, children demonstrate their curiosity for new activities and experiences and, overall, are acquiring the

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who attend. This is good

dispositions they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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good

Children settle well into the childminder's home, which is warm and inviting. The childminder supports children's well-being by working closely with their parents to ensure that everyone involved is kept well informed about any changes in children's personal needs. This means that children are emotionally secure and supported well in the move between their home and the childminder's setting. The childminder is attentive towards children's daily needs, providing them with support when needed. Children are given time to develop their independent skills, such as feeding themselves and using the toilet independently. As a result, children are emotionally prepared for school. The childminder effectively supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. She ensures that children have the chance to regularly take part in outdoor play for fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches children about cleaning their hands at pertinent times during the day,

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She accurately maintains information about children's development, and uses this to inform her daily planning. Through her tracking methods, she is able to identify any emerging gaps in children's progress, so that strategies can be put in place to maintain good progress in all areas of learning. Through regular self-evaluation, the childminder reflects on her practice. The childminder talks to other practitioners, in both nurseries and other settings, to gain new ideas and share best practice. Through this, and by attending local training events, the childminder actively seeks to broaden her already good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. Risk assessments and daily checks are implemented to ensure that the environment, resources and activities are safe and

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225524 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 876423 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives with her husband and one adult child in a house in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder takes and collects children from the local pre-school and school. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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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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