Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2015 12 February 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 observes and assesses children's level of achievement, consults with parents and plans effectively for their individual learning. Consequently, children make good progress while they play in a stimulating environment.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted well by the childminder. Consequently, children are happy, settled and secure, and the relationship between the childminder and the children is very good.  Children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder supports young children's speaking skills by repeating the sounds that they make and the words they are beginning to say.  Children are safeguarded effectively. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to protect them from abuse and neglect. She successfully identifies and minimises risks in her home and garden.  The childminder offers good support so that children make progress across different

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This provision is good

areas of learning within an activity. For example, she counts with children and asks them to match lids to different sized containers. They then practise their good manipulative skills as they fit the lids securely.  Children's independence is promoted well with regard to making decisions about what they want to play with.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor area is not used with full impact throughout the year to promote children's learning.  Opportunities for children to become aware of similarities and differences in society are not maximised to extend their knowledge of the wider world.

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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

 maximise the use of the garden in winter months so that children's learning outdoors is fully supported throughout the year  extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of similarities and differences in society, for example, by exploring and valuing various cultural and religious events and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as children played in the ground floor play area.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and suitability for all adults.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress. The childminder supports children effectively to acquire the skills and capacity to learn and develop in order to reach the next steps in their learning. Her good teaching skills help to prepare children for school. Young children choose to play with dough. Some of the cutters are in the shape of fish and they spontaneously sing a song about fish that includes counting to three. The childminder joins in and encourages children to represent the number they are counting up to by showing three fingers. Children demonstrate good manipulative skills. They use mathematical language, such as one more and the childminder encourages them to talk about lids that are 'too big' or 'too small' when they try to press them on to containers. Young children are beginning to build a vocabulary of single words and the childminder supports their learning well. Children explore a good variety of media and materials and enjoy access to a wide range of role-

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who attend. This is good

play resources. Some of these reflect diversity in a positive way. However, there is scope to improve teaching about a wider range of different cultures and traditions from around the world in order to enhance children's understanding of others.

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good

Children's emotional security is given a high priority by the childminder, and relationships between the childminder and the children are strong. Their good health is promoted because they eat healthy food and because they are physically active. The childminder ensures that children practise skills and gain confidence with use of large physical play equipment. Young children are able to throw large balls with good direction, and the childminder challenges them to do the same with bean bags. Children enjoy trips to the park, and their development is extended through movement to music. For much of the year the childminder organises a variety of activities in the garden. However, children do not fully extend their outdoor learning experiences because use of the garden is not maximised during the winter period. Children confidently choose and select toys for themselves from a well-organised storage unit.

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provision is good

The childminder's home is safe and secure and she is aware of her responsibilities to supervise children and protect them from harm. Necessary suitability checks for family members have been completed. The childminder is successful in obtaining information about each child's individual needs from parents and in agreeing with them how they can work together to meet these needs. Parents share very positive views about the childminder in questionnaires. She reviews her provision in order to improve. A recent training workshop has helped the childminder to extend her practice for providing movement to music and sensory play activities. Children's welfare is addressed effectively because the childminder keeps her safeguarding and first-aid knowledge up-to-date. She identifies that her skills could be enhanced by accessing training that focuses on support for children who speak English as an additional language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225957 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 876434 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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