Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 11 May 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 quality of teaching is good and this helps all children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of play experiences and activities that interest and motivate children to learn.  The childminder ensures very good provision is made for outdoor play so that children benefit from being in the fresh air. As a result, children's health and well-being are successfully promoted.  The childminder makes good use of facilities in her local area, such as, toddler groups and walks in the village, to extend and enhance children's learning and development.  Young children are developing good personal skills. They are learning how to manage their own needs, such as toileting and feeding themselves.  The childminder has effective partnerships with other early years settings which supports children's learning across the range of settings they attend.  Children learn about their own safety because they regularly practice emergency

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This provision is good

evacuation drills and learn about road safety while on outings.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and receives support from the early years team.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many opportunities for parents to contribute their own observations of children's achievements at home, so that she can work together even more effectively with them to meet children's needs.

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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

 help parents to further share what they know about their child in relation to their ongoing learning and development at home, and use this information to contribute towards the planning of activities

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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.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to provide an interesting range of learning opportunities. Children acquire skills to support their development and prepare them for school. For example, language and communication development is supported through constant conversations and the repeating of words. Children initiate many activities themselves, as they have opportunities for free-play. The childminder puts out toys to meet their individual interests. For example, she ensures that dolls, musical instruments and construction play activities feature regularly. This is because she knows that the children attending currently enjoy playing with these. Young children develop essential skills for future learning, as the childminder reads stories and sing nursery rhymes to them. For example, 'Twinkle, twinkle little star'. She brings stories alive for children and makes sounds of the 'slithering snake' and 'ribbit, ribbit', frogs. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder works in close partnership with parents and other professionals to support and promote each child's learning needs. Planning and assessment arrangements are focused on every child's needs and shared with parents. Parents share family photographs in their children's learning journals. However, parents are not fully encouraged to contribute their own observations, so that they work together even more effectively to meet children's needs.

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good

Close attachments between the children and the childminder are evident. This fully supports children's emotional well-being, personal and social skills. Young children are confident as a result of this caring approach and form secure attachments with her. They establish good friendships with other children attending. This is because the childminder sensitively supports children to learn to play well together, and understand what behaviour is acceptable. The childminder supports children to learn about aspects of the world around them, as they watch birds feeding in the garden and collect a range of natural objects on their nature walk near the brook. Children understand about good hygiene practices and older children take themselves to the bathroom to wash their hands before snack time, while younger children use wipes. This fully supports children's good health and well-being. In addition, parents provide children with healthy meals and

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children, and she implements policies and safe working practices well to support children's health, safety and well-being. She has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from possible harm and neglect. The childminder assesses her own practice, identifying her strengths and areas for development through her self-evaluation. The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and keeps them regularly updated about children's progress and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225152 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 876412 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992, and lives in the village of Rothely in Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, 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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