Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 26 February 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 very good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a broad range of resources and activities, which support children to make good levels of progress.  Children are very settled and happy. They play confidently with the childminder and form good relationships with her. Their needs are met well because the childminder is sensitive to their individual personalities, interests and capabilities.  The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's independence and personal care skills. As a result, they are well prepared for the move onto pre-school or school.  The childminder provides healthy snacks to promote children's good health and she talks with them about healthy food. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from school or pre-school and play in the garden.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other settings, which

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This provision is good

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 protect them from harm. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The good information gained about children's progress is not always used to plan extra challenges, so that they can achieve at the highest levels.  The childminder has yet to devise an ambitious framework for improving her professional knowledge that is aimed at achieving outstanding practice.

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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

 use the good information gained from assessing children's progress to focus on developing the extra challenges that will raise their levels of achievement to outstanding  strengthen professional development plans by devising different ways to increase knowledge and raise the overall quality of practice to a higher level.

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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.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records 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 to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Through her observations and assessments of children's development, the highly-qualified childminder gains an accurate understanding of their skills and abilities. She identifies what children need to learn next and plans appropriate activities to support them in these areas. Any gaps in learning are soon identified and addressed, so that all children make good progress. However, the childminder has yet to use this information to best effect by planning extra challenges to further raise the level of children's achievements. Nevertheless, the quality of the childminder's teaching is very good. For example, as children explore a mixture of corn flour in water, she skilfully asks probing questions. These encourage children to think critically, to make predictions and to express their thoughts and ideas. The childminder gradually adds more corn flour to the mixture, which enables children to observe and experience changes in the texture. She interacts very well

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who attend. This is good

with children, using descriptive language to extend their vocabulary and understanding. She effectively promotes children's early literacy and mathematical skills, for instance, as she models writing letters and drawing shapes in the mixture. She skilfully weaves-in opportunities to talk with children about length, size and pattern. She encourages children to count and compare quantity. Overall, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move onto school.

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good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to support children's well-being and help children to settle in. She fosters children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for instance, as they help to tidy away resources. Children learn to share, take turns, play together and behave well. They have plenty of opportunities to make choices about what they do and to lead their own learning. The childminder is attentive and responsive to their interests and needs. Younger children attend a weekly 'shake-up' session, where they join in with dancing, moving to music and singing. They have regular opportunities to go out into the local community. For example, they visit the local library, go to parks and enjoy feeding the ducks. 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. She ensures that all required documentation is in place and well maintained to support children's well-being and safety. The childminder reviews what she does and uses the views of parents and children to help her to make improvements. She is keen to explore more ways to share information with parents, to enhance and extend this partnership. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to refresh and update her knowledge. This helps her to maintain good quality practice. However, she has not yet considered a range of different ways to further improve and expand her professional knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225395 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 864349 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Birstall, Leicestershire. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. She operates three days a week during school holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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