Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 6 April 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is well qualified, she uses her skills and knowledge to engage and motivate children to learn. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school.  The childminder is calm, patient and well organised. She is an outstanding role model for the children, who display kind and caring relationships towards each other. Children's behaviour is excellent.  The childminder knows the children extremely well. She carefully observes them and uses their next steps to plan activities based on their interests. Children's progress is closely monitored to ensure there are no gaps in their learning and development.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, and has effective systems in place to minimise risks. As a result, children are kept safe and secure.  The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to providing high-quality childcare. She

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This provision is good

continually reflects on her provision and strives to make continuous improvements through training and research.  Strong relationships are formed between children and parents during effective settling- in procedures. The information gathered, enables the childminder to meet children's individual needs from the start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to gain a thorough understanding of quantity by comparing groups of objects are not fully maximised.  Children do not always benefit from seeing familiar words and signs displayed to promote their early reading skills.

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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 further, children's understanding of number by providing more opportunities for children to physically count objects and compare quantities  enhance displays with familiar words and signs, such as the individual names of children or advertising logo, to help children learn to recognise simple words and develop their understanding that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and other household member's suitability, and looked at the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures, and accident and medication records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities that cover all areas of learning. She effectively uses the knowledge gained from training to develop children's communication and language skills. For example, she talks slowly and clearly to the children, reinforcing words. The childminder has created quiet, cosy areas for children to talk with each other and share books. Overall, the environment is rich in print. However, text which is meaningful to individual children and encourages word recognition is not yet displayed, such as their names. Children take turns as they choose a number card and match the pictures to the corresponding pictures on the number line. Children count the animals on their card and the childminder reinforces the corresponding number. They count the stairs as they walk down them. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to count physical objects and compare how many they have. Parents review and

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who attend. This is good

contribute to their child's learning journey and are kept well informed. Effective strategies are in place to engage parents in their children's learning at home. This includes providing the words and actions to rhymes the children are being taught.

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outstanding

Young children demonstrate exceptionally kind and caring attitudes. They work together to tidy up toys and help each other put out a large mat on the floor. Children are compassionate when another child feels unwell, showing a clear understanding of the needs of others. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children from an early age are encouraged to manage their own personal hygiene and understand the importance of washing their hands. They talk about keeping safe in the sun as they apply suncream for outside play, and independently put on their wellington boots. Children thrive in the exciting and stimulating outdoor environment. There are excellent opportunities for children to explore and investigate as they play with the water wall. Children learn to take risks as they play on the climbing equipment and slides. Children develop their imagination as they play in cars and the mud kitchen. The

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outstanding

childminder ensures all areas are safe and fit for purpose by carrying out comprehensive risk assessments. Children are taken to local attractions and groups where they can socialise with other children. They become familiar with school buildings and staff as they collect older children from school. This helps to emotionally prepare children for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant effectively promote children's safety. They are trained in paediatric first aid and have completed training on child protection. Parents are regularly provided with a wealth of information about their child's progress, activities and outings. The childminder gathers the views of parents and children through daily chats and questionnaires. These are then used to develop improvement plans. The childminder shares a good working relationship with local schools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410486 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 874244 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Ibstock, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with her husband as her assistant, at certain times of the day.

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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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