Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 20 January 2012

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities for children to take part in. The childminder joins in their play and engages them in conversations to promote their communication and language skills.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses observations to plan a range of activities which support children's interests and the next steps in their learning.  The childminder fosters good relationships with parents. A regular two-way flow of information enables the childminder to plan activities well.  Children's welfare is supported well because the childminder has a secure understanding of her child protection responsibilities. Her home is safe and secure because daily risk assessments are carried out. Consequently, children are cared for in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend opportunities to further develop children's number skills, such as simple calculation.  Children's self-help skills and their independence are not always fully promoted.

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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

 build further on children's good mathematical skills by, for example, providing opportunities for them to calculate  provide more opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills and independence during daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies, self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written references.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder extends children's learning and development very well. She plans activities that engage and challenge children. The playroom is very well resourced and children's art work is displayed attractively, showing their achievements are valued. The childminder perceptively observes children and assesses their development accurately. The observations and assessments are completed in a systematic way and describe the progress of all children, then are used in the planning of activities. The childminder completes electronic learning journals for the children; these are shared with parents, who are encouraged to add information from home and make their own comments. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well overall. For example, she helps them count and recognise shapes and learn about size, as they explore different sized farm and small-world animals. However, children are not as well supported to build further

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who attend. This is good

on their skills by developing an understanding of simple calculation.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is fostered effectively because the childminder is attentive and caring towards them. They demonstrate that they feel secure in the childminder's care and have a close bond with her. They welcome her into their play. Relationships develop into strong bonds of emotional attachment and children learn to respect and tolerate each other. For instance, when young children play together, the childminder intervenes so that they are able to join together in an activity involving dressing and feeding dolls. Children show an awareness of good hygiene habits as they wash their hands in preparation for their snack and after personal hygiene routines. Parents provide children's meals and snacks, which are prepared by the childminder. However, during routines there are fewer opportunities for children to practise their self-help and independence skills. For example, at snack time children are not given consistent opportunities to prepare or serve their

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provision is good

The childminder's practice is enhanced by the implementation of thorough policies that underpin all aspects of children's welfare and learning. Her commitment to developing her knowledge and skills ensures that overall, teaching is consistent and children make good progress. She checks that her assistant follows her policies and procedures and completes training in first aid and safeguarding. Children are aware of the importance of keeping safe. For example, they learn to cross the road safely and know the fire drill procedures. The childminder monitors her practice through self-evaluation and seeks the views of parents. Parents speak highly of her service and her commitment to meet their children's needs. The childminder has good relationships with the local nursery and school. This means she is able to support children's next stage in their development and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103750 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 877317 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Whetstone, Leicester. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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