Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 27 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good understanding of children's interests and their stages of development. She identifies children's next steps and successfully plans ways to promote their learning in these areas, so that children make good progress.  Children behave well because the childminder is a good role model. She gives clear guidance about acceptable behaviour and teaches children to take turns and share.  The childminder promotes children's independent personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Overall, children are emotionally well supported for the next stage in their learning, or the move on to school.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend, to enable frequent sharing of information. This effectively promotes consistency in children's care and learning.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of how to

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This provision is good

protect them from harm. She has completed safeguarding training and is qualified in paediatric first aid. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not fully supported to make independent choices about their play and learning. The childminder has not considered additional ways to let children know what resources are available to them, and to help them express their preferences.  The childminder does not seek the views of parents when evaluating her service and deciding what could be improved at the setting.

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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

 develop additional ways to inform children of the resources available to them, in order to help children express their preferences and make more independent choices about their play  improve the system for evaluating practice by including more opportunities to review and act on the suggestions and ideas of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources and experiences to support children's progress across the seven areas of learning. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own learning. Children freely choose resources from the selection available to them, but some resources are less easily accessible. Children may not be fully aware of what is available, and some may be reluctant or unable to ask. The childminder has not considered additional ways to help children make independent choices about their play, and to help them communicate these. This means that children's freedom of choice is not fully supported. Nevertheless, the childminder is attentive and responsive to children's interests and ideas. The quality of her teaching and interactions with children is good. She models language well, naming objects, shapes and colours to extend children's vocabulary. This effectively supports their

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who attend. This is good

speaking and language skills. Children learn about the world around them as they plant seeds and watch them grow over time. They learn about numbers and practise counting. Children develop early writing skills, for example, as they use paintbrushes and water to make marks on different surfaces outside. Children are well supported in gaining the skills that they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She gets to know children very well and develops warm relationships with them. She is patient and reassuring in her manner. Her praise and gentle encouragement are effective in raising children's self-esteem and promoting their self-assurance. The childminder encourages children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for instance, as they help with tidying away resources. Children have good opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. For example, they walk to and from school and pre-school, play in the garden and go to local parks. They visit the library and benefit from regular outings to toddler groups. This effectively supports children to develop confidence in different social situations.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since her last inspection, she has developed effective systems for observing and assessing children. This enables her to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. She successfully monitors children's development so that she has a good overview of their progress. The childminder manages the business side of her provision well to ensure that all required documentation is in place and maintained. She has improved her knowledge and teaching skills by completing a qualification in childcare. The childminder reflects on ways to improve her practice and regularly seeks the views of children. However, she does not consistently invite parents to review and evaluate her service, and use their feedback to inform her future practice and provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296578 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 861591 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Groby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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