Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 16 March 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 carries out effective observations, which enables her to monitor children's progress. She provides abroad range of activities and experiences to support children's good progress.  The childminder has a good level of understanding of how to keep children safe and secure in her care.  The childminder teaches children to be independent in their self-care routines. They cooperate with her requests, such as washing their hands before eating meals.  The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through their own interests.  Children have good emotional attachments to the childminder, and are happy and well settled in her care.  Children's language and communication skills are well promoted, as the childminder engages in discussion with them constantly. As a result, they build their vocabulary and learn to develop more complex language structures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to enhance the monitoring of the childminder's and her assistant's practice, in order to promote children's learning to the highest level.

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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 the systems to monitor practice, for example , by introducing peer observations so children's achievements are raised to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked qualifications, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and any other persons living in the premises over the age of 16 years.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She records children's individual achievements and development in a learning journal. Children thoroughly enjoy a range of experiences that enables them to make good progress. The childminder prepares her environment with a range of activities to promote children's interests and extend their learning. For example, young children competently complete puzzles, skilfully rotating pieces to fit. Older children become deeply involved in imaginative play with cars, trucks and building blocks as they make up games. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure the progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed. This enables parents to share information with other professionals. Therefore, any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and supported.

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good

The childminder has good knowledge and an understanding of why children need to be protected. She uses discussions with children to promote their own awareness of staying safe. Children's well-being is promoted as the premises are secure and good safety procedures ensure children are well safeguarded. The childminder provides a stimulating environment, which is still homely for the very young children to feel secure and enthusiastic to learn. She plans visits and activities for children outside the home to support their personal and social development. This helps children have the key skills they need for their next stage of learning, including school. The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children, treating them with respect and kindness. They teach children about appropriate and inappropriate behavior, for example, modeling how to share toys and be kind to one another. They use lots of praise to give encouragement to

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good

be helpful and cooperative, building their self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder is aware of her responsibility in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. All required checks of adults in the home have been undertaken so children's welfare is effectively safeguarded. A range of written policies and procedures underpin her practice, which are shared with parents. Since the last inspection, effective systems have been put in place to monitor and evaluate children's progress. The childminder has several years' experience of caring for children and has attended a variety of training courses. The childminder and her assistant work closely together to monitor the quality of the setting. There is scope to further inform professional development opportunities through the childminder and her assistant observing and evaluating each other's interaction with children. This is to ensure that their good practice is continually improved and effective techniques shared to raise children's

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304337 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 877902 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2009

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Telephone number

This childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the city of Leicester. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers overnight care. The childminder 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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