Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 1 July 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching and learning is firmly based on the childminder's extremely good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. She fully understands that play provides children with opportunities to think creatively, to solve problems and to link their ideas.  The childminder is highly skilled in her teaching of the children. Her involvement with them during their play is superb and this helps children to make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Children's safety is paramount within the home and when collecting children from the local school. Comprehensive risk assessments ensure potential risks are minimised. Children learn the importance of road safety. The childminder reminds children to practice these skills when walking back to the setting, thus ensuring they remain safe.  Children thrive and settle quickly in the friendly and relaxed family-orientated atmosphere. Their emotional well-being is extremely well promoted because they

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This provision is outstanding

receive warm, nurturing care and are treated with respect as individuals.  Children benefit from the highly positive and encouraging interactions of the childminder and her assistant. As a result, their confidence and self-esteem is promoted very well.  Children behave very well because the childminder has high expectations of them. She is skilled in helping children to learn about the boundaries that are in place for safety. Children listen and respond positively to her.  Parental involvement in children's learning, development and care is highly valued; communication with them is outstanding. As a result, children benefit because there is continuity in their learning and care.  The childminder has a strong drive to continually improve the provision for children. As a result, children thrive in her care.

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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 excellent opportunities for children to play and learn outdoors, for example, by continuing to develop the exceptional adventure garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and other persons living or working on the premises over the age of 16 years.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's setting. They benefit highly because the childminder's qualifications and continual professional development enables her to provide a rich and stimulating environment. Children thoroughly enjoy lots of time outdoors. They actively engage while watching chickens in the garden. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning by providing an incubator so they can see how eggs hatch. Children are highly active in the garden, planting new seeds and successfully growing various vegetables. The childminder then helps them to harvest and cook the vegetables for their meals. The childminder recognises that there are opportunities to develop the garden area, in order to improve still further the excellent opportunities for outdoor learning. Space and rooms, within the home, are used exceptionally well and children move freely and confidently between them. The childminder uses all available

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who attend. This is outstanding

space creatively, for example, by providing children with a den within the converted understairs cupboard. Children can relax with books and are able to take their play into the den to continue their learning. Den making is further encouraged in the garden area, to extend children's experiences in using different materials and resources.

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outstanding

The childminder warmly welcomes children and their families into her home. She knows the children extremely well because she gathers comprehensive information from parents when they first start at the setting. Children are provided with a superb range of healthy, balanced meals and snacks. For example, at teatime children thoroughly enjoy eating pasta, chicken and fresh vegetables. Children are gaining an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles and the relevance of hygiene practices. Ongoing discussions mean that young children understand the importance of these daily practices. This includes washing their hands before meals and snacks. The childminder is highly proficient in promoting the children's independence. For example, they willingly help to tidy away the resources and are actively encouraged to clear away their own pots and to recycle waste after meals.

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provision is outstanding

Children's welfare is given an extremely high priority. There are exemplary safeguarding and child-protection procedures. The childminder is completely conversant with the procedures she must follow in the event of a concern. An extensive range of written policies and procedures successfully promote the safe and effective running of the childminding setting. Risk assessment is very rigorous and is reviewed regularly. Security of the childminder's home is excellent, ensuring no unwanted visitors can freely access the premises. Excellent partnerships with parents ensure that children's care is consistent. Parents comments are extremely complimentary about the childminder and her assistant. She has effective supervision systems in place to ensure her assistant provides quality care. The childminder fully recognises the importance of developing relationships with other providers, schools and professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373820 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 858212 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 31

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in a village in Leicestershire, and co- childminds with her husband. She also works with an assistant. Children currently attend during term-times only, on a part-time basis before and after school. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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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