Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 16 March 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 secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. Teaching is good because she plays alongside children, skilfully extending their ideas. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills by asking timely and pertinent questions that encourage children to think and learn new vocabulary.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps them to feel emotionally secure. Frequent praise and encouragement as they play effectively promotes their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about their welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Arrangements for sharing ideas on activities with parents that contribute to children's learning at home are not yet fully effective.  Occasionally some adult-led activities focus too much on older children.

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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

 build on the already good relationships with parents, in order to effectively share ideas on activities that contribute to children's learning at home  enhance the provision for younger children by ensuring adult-led activities consistently reflect their individual learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records, training records, safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place, including the toys, equipment and resources children use. She observed the childminder engage in a range of indoor and outdoor learning activities with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers provided in written comments and the childminder's own survey.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She provides a good variety of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. However, occasionally some adult-led activities focus too much on older children. As a result, younger children's involvement is not as consistently supported. Children learn the language of numbers, colours, shapes and sizes as they play. For example, they talk about 'big', 'small', 'over' and 'under', as they build a train track. Children learn to listen and follow instructions well, which helps them to get ready for starting school. Younger children learn how to pronounce words as the childminder repeats and extends what they say. Children enjoy looking at books and older children enjoy 'reading' to their younger friends. The childminder has established positive relationships with parents. She provides daily information verbally and in diaries. However, these generally focus on children's care

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who attend. This is good

rather than learning. Therefore, there is not always sufficient information on how parents can contribute and continue to support children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder is patient, calm and caring. As a result, children are happy, confident and content in her care. She works closely with parents to gathering good information about children's individual care needs. This enables her to meet children's needs, helping them to settle quickly to ensure they receive consistent care. Children develop friendships, good behaviour and social skills. They learn to share, wait to take their turn and help each other. Children enjoy experiences, such as going to groups, which helps support their confidence and social skills in readiness for starting school. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and have easy access to drinks. This contributes to their good health. Children have regular opportunities to play outside and enjoy the fresh air. The childminder teaches children about the world around them as they plant seeds and talk about what is going to grow.

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provision is good

The childminder has a strong knowledge of the learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She completes accurate assessments of children's progress, which helps her identify and support their next steps in learning. The childminder implements risk assessments of the environment to keep children safe in and around her home. The childminder is committed to providing good-quality care and learning and routinely reflects on all aspects of her provision. She has successfully addressed all recommendations from her last inspection. The childminder regularly attends training and meets with other childminders to share ideas. This has a positive impact on the children and has enabled her to continuously build on her good practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226692 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 866299 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1984 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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