Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 5 May 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 supports children's communication and language skills well. She talks with the children as they play and provides opportunities for them to practise their speaking skills through the activities.  Children thrive in the nurturing and fun, child-centred family home and enjoy affectionate relationships with the childminder.  Children make good progress in their learning and development, due to the childminder's secure knowledge of their individual needs and interests. She uses this to provide a wide range of activities and outings, which develop children's skills and knowledge.  Children follow good hygiene routines. The childminder works well with parents so that children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  Children behave well and appear happy and content in the childminder's company.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not make best use of resources and equipment during planned activities. This means children are not always able to try and do things for themselves or fully develop their own ideas.  The childminder does not always extend children's sensory learning opportunities by providing easily accessible natural resources and materials.

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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

 make better use of resources and equipment during planned activities to enable children more opportunities to do things for themselves and to fully develop their own ideas  extend the range and accessibility of natural resources for children to encourage them to explore and investigate using their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and observed the childminder doing a planned activity with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and through a selection of written comments.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's training and qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows children and their individual needs well. She provides a good range of activities, which mostly cover the seven areas of learning. However, natural resources that promote children's sensory experiences are not as readily accessible. The childminder regularly observes children and assesses what they can do. She uses this knowledge to plan the environment and play opportunities both within and outside of the home. However, sometimes she does not make best use of the resources and equipment available when providing adult-led activities. Consequently, on occasion, this restricts children's opportunities to be independent and to fully develop their own ideas. Teaching is good and the childminder constantly interacts with children, narrating their play and using pertinent and timely questions to promote their communication and language development. Children enjoy listening to favourite nursery rhymes and songs. They show

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who attend. This is good

a growing interest and awareness of technology. Young children use battery operated toys and older children know how more complex pieces of equipment work. For example, they confidently place music discs in the player and press the play button. All of these skills support children in being ready for school when the time comes.

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good

The childminder takes a keen interest in the children, and her home is safe and welcoming. They benefit from secure emotional attachments with the childminder. Therefore, children are happy, confident and secure. Effective partnership working with parents means children benefit from the consistent care that meets their individual needs. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active. The childminder makes use of her garden, nearby parks and indoor play sessions to practise these skills. The childminder utilises opportunities to promote children's self-help skills and social interaction. For example, children show a strong sense of achievement when they successfully peel their orange at lunch time. They are introduced to larger group activities when visiting local 'stay and play' sessions. This helps to prepare them for move onto school and nursery.

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provision is good

Children's welfare is safeguarded because the childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. She implements robust risk assessments of her home, garden and outings. She provides close supervision and monitors the children constantly to keep them safe. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents, and they comment that they are very happy with the care and learning that their children receive. She also has a positive approach to establishing links with practitioners at other settings children attend in order to promote continuity of care. The childminder has kept her knowledge and skills up to date through training. She has sought advice from local authority advisors and shares ideas and good practice with other childminders in the area. This has a positive impact on the children and demonstrates her capacity and commitment for continued improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225645 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 818290 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Braunstone town, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, 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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