Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 26 April 2010

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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 understanding of how children learn through play and practice. She provides a wide range of activities and experiences for children which support them to make good progress in their learning.  Children have plenty of opportunities to make choices about what they do, and to lead their own learning. The childminder is attentive and responsive to their interests and needs.  Children are very settled and happy. They play confidently with the childminder and have formed good relationships with her. Their needs are met well because the childminder is sensitive to their individual personalities and capabilities.  The childminder chats and interacts well with children as they play, naming objects and colours to extend young children's vocabulary. As a result, children become articulate and confident communicators.  Children are kept safe because the childminder successfully identifies and minimises

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This provision is good

potential risks to them. She is aware of the appropriate action to take if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to explore and investigate a broad range of sensory materials and media during their play are not fully maximised.  Systems for sharing information about children's learning are at an early stage and parents are not always fully encouraged to share details about their child's achievements at home.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and investigate an even wider variety of sensory materials and media, such as mud, ice, foam, gloop, flour and cereals  enhance the already good partnerships with parents by further extending ways to share information about children's learning and progress, and by planning together for children's future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed a variety of activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress because the childminder draws on the wealth of her experience to successfully support their learning. The quality of her teaching is good. She demonstrates and explains to children how to do new things. She encourages them to persevere when they find things challenging, and expertly supports them so that they achieve for themselves. For example, as children try to push a lace though the holes of a threading card, the childminder holds the card steady to help them to succeed. She praises children for their achievements, which successfully builds their self-confidence and self-esteem. She supports their imaginative and pretend play and incorporates counting into play and routine activities. For instance, she encourages them to count the steps as children go up and down the stairs. Children have opportunities to use their senses as they explore materials. For example, children enjoy exploring sounds with wooden spoons

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who attend. This is good

and metal saucepans. They regularly paint, and play with dough. However, there is scope to provide further opportunities for young children to use their senses as they explore and investigate an even wider variety of media and materials.

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good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to support children's well-being and help children to settle in. She promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and abilities. She supports children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for instance, as they help to tidy away toys and resources. Children are learning to share, take turns, and behave very well. They regularly mix with a wider circle of children and adults. This enables them to develop confidence in different social situations, supported by their strong attachment with the childminder. Consequently, children are emotionally well supported for the next stage of their learning or the move on to school. Children's health is promoted as they learn about good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. They have daily opportunities to be active. For example, children walk to and from a local school, and enjoy physical play in the

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good

childminder's garden and during visits to local parks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since her last inspection, she has improved arrangements for monitoring children's progress and achievements. Consequently, any gaps in development are now promptly identified and addressed. She frequently meets with other childminders and shares ideas and information. She attends a range of relevant training courses to refine and improve her knowledge, and to review her practice and procedures. The childminder has recently introduced systems for enhanced sharing of information with parents about children's learning. However, these systems are not yet securely embedded. This means that a consistent approach towards children's learning at home and in the setting is not always maximised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225485 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 876422 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 26 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in a house in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally provides overnight care.

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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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