Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 23 September 2009

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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 Good 2

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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 routinely assess children to identify their next steps and plan for their future learning. Consequently, activities do not always challenge children to enable them to make the best possible progress.  The childminder's knowledge of the different ways children learn is variable, and she lacks confidence in delivering a broad range of activities across all areas of learning.  The childminder does not yet use self-evaluation well enough to accurately identify priorities from improvement and monitor the progress children are making.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are emotionally secure, because the childminder has built strong relationships with the children and their families. She gathers detailed information when children first start to help them settle and feel secure in her care.  Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time in the childminder's home, because she provides warm interactions and joins in with their chosen play.  The childminder has built effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She successfully shares ongoing information which helps her to support the individual needs of each child.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of safeguarding. She has completed training and understands her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. The childminder ensures risks are identified and effectively managed to keep children safe.

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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

 ensure assessment are used effectively to accurately identify all children's individual next steps in learning, and consistently monitor their progress and inform future planning; in order to provide challenging experiences that cover all areas of learning, to support all children to reach their full potential.

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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

 explore further opportunities, such as, training to gain confidence and develop a stronger understanding of the different ways children learn and develop, in order to improve the quality of teaching  improve the system for self-evaluation and the identification of strengths and weaknesses, by reflecting on practice and routinely monitoring the progress children are making.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and viewed her self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder interacts well with children. She provides a variety of activities and uses some appropriate teaching methods which generally prepare children for the next stage in their learning and school. The childminder promotes communication and language skills, as she models language and questions children to extend their learning further. She supports children's social skills as she encourages them to play together and be aware of each other's needs. Children enjoy being creative as they take part in painting activities. The childminder is beginning to observe children and has an idea of each child's needs and interests. She gains information about children's achievements from parents and other settings children attend to support them in their learning. However, she does not consistently use observations to assess children's progress across all areas of learning, to identify the next steps in their learning. As a result, activities do not always provide

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who attend. This requires improvement

enough challenge to support all children to make good progress.

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good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home. She provides a safe, welcoming environment where children are happy and content. The childminder supports children well as they move from home. Children develop secure attachments with the childminder, because she is sensitive to their needs, and she interacts warmly and effectively with them. Children develop their independence as they are encouraged to self-select a range of books and toys. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air, weather permitting. They develop their physical skills as they use the garden, visit the local park and walk to school. Children's safety is promoted as they are reminded how to move safely around the home. The childminder consistently follows good hygiene procedures and promotes hand washing from a young age. She provides healthy snacks and gathers information about children's individual dietary needs to ensure that their health is assured. Children's

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good

behaviour is good. The childminder uses positive praise and language and effectively supports children to understand expectations and boundaries from a young age.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a sound understanding of the legal requirements. She has a range of policies and procedures in place and shares these with parents to support children's health and well-being. The childminder generally provides activities which supports children's interests across the three prime areas of learning. However, she lacks knowledge and understanding of the different ways children learn. She lacks confidence in her own abilities to plan a wide range of challenging activities across all areas of learning. As a result, the quality of teaching is not yet good to ensure children are best supported to reach their full potential. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice. However, she does not place a strong enough focus on the quality of teaching and learning. She does not routinely monitor and evaluate the progress children are making, in order to identify any gaps and close these quickly, so that all children make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226019 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 876435 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in the Barlestone area of Leicestershire and was registered in 1991. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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