Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2015 28 February 2012

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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 Requires improvement 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 has poor knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. As a result, some aspects of the childminder's safeguarding procedures do not meet the statutory requirements. The information collected in children's records does not specify who has parental responsibility.  The childminder does not have a procedure regarding the restricted use of mobile telephones and cameras.  The childminder does not successfully engage with parents and other settings to share important information about children's current learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle well due to the childminder finding out from parents about their routines and interests before they start in this warm and welcoming environment. As a result, she provides a range of toys and resources that help children to learn through play.  The childminder uses observation to assess children's individual needs and identify the next steps in their learning. As a result, the childminder has a reasonable overview of children's needs and how she can help further develop their knowledge and skills.  The childminder and her assistant have attended appropriate training in first aid and safeguarding in order to improve outcomes for children.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including procedures for the safe and appropriate use of mobile telephones and cameras, which can be clearly explained to parents, carers and others  ensure information obtained from parents at entry clearly indicates who has parental responsibility for children and with whom they normally live.

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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

 involve parents and other settings more fully in children's learning by improving the exchange of information and encouraging all parties to share what they know about children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder about the daily routines and children's individual learning. She also spoke to the childminder's assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is familiar with the process of observing children, so that she can respond to their emerging needs. For example, the childminder helps toddlers to concentrate in a stacking activity. She models language well and encourages toddlers to keep on trying until they succeed. The childminder has a reasonable awareness of using assessment as a way of monitoring children's progress. This means that she is able to identify gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's daily care through regular verbal feedback and daily diaries. However, she has not established a way of sharing information about the progress children are making with parents and other settings that children attend. This means she is not yet able to complement learning that happens in other settings and encourage

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who attend. This requires improvement

parents to extend their children's learning at home. This limits children's progress and does not prepare them as fully as possible for future transitions, including school.

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requires improvement

The childminder has taken reasonable steps to manage risks and hazards in her home. She regularly practises fire evacuations, so children are familiar with what they have to do in an emergency. Children develop positive relationships with the childminder; they look to her for reassurance and comfortably return for a cuddle at certain times throughout the day. This reinforces children's self-confidence and emotional well-being. The childminder involves all of the children in her care during incidental play. For example, she offers praise and encouragement to toddlers, who happily offer toys to their peers as they play alongside others. This promotes their personal, social and emotional development in managing feelings and behaviour. The childminder promotes independence. She encourages children to tidy toys away before moving on to the next activity and helps toddlers to take part in appropriate handwashing routines. This means children gain

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requires improvement

confidence, self-awareness and an understanding of their own needs.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is not familiar with the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means that some safeguarding and welfare requirements, including those for child protection, are not met. The childminder does not record who has parental responsibility for children. She does not have a procedure in place that covers the safe and appropriate use of mobile telephones, which can be explained to parents, carers and others when necessary. The childminder reflects on her practice and the educational programmes to identify where there are some weaknesses and has recognised some areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316612 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 820469 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 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Ibstock, Leicestershire. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, the period between Christmas and new year and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She 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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