Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2015 17 February 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and effectively plans for their next steps in learning. This ensures children are well challenged and make good progress in their development across all areas of learning.  Children are settled and content with the childminder because she has a calm, sensitive and caring approach to their care. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child in her care and supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and regularly exchanges information with them. She also develops links with other settings children attend. This means that children's individual needs are fully understood, which benefits their ongoing care, learning and development.  The childminder ensures that children are safe within her home and on outings through the use of effective risk assessments and her knowledge and understanding of child

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This provision is good

protection procedures.  The childminder evaluates the service she provides and accurately identifies what she needs to do next in order to continually improve outcomes for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider the set-up of some of her adult-led activities to ensure children's learning is always maximised.

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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

 extend and enhance the set-up of adult-led activities to ensure that they consistently offer appropriately sized and readily accessible resources to even the youngest children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on questionnaires and letters obtained by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident and self-assured. There is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities and experiences. Young children and babies enjoy making marks on a themed floor mat and show increasing skill at holding utensils correctly. They concentrate well and enjoy the opportunity to explore and investigate the resources. The childminder interacts well with children during their exploration and role models different techniques and marks. This sustains their interest and engagement even further. However, during other activities, due to the height of some tables, younger children have difficultly using some of the provided resources effectively. There is scope for the childminder to consider the set-up of her activities in greater detail in order to fully support and extend children's learning to the maximum. The childminder is effective at letting children lead the play and supporting their learning in appropriate

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who attend. This is good

areas. For instance, young children explore recording images of their favourite characters on the childminder's tablet computer. This supports their curiosity and knowledge of how things work and develops their self-confidence and independence. As a consequence, young children are obtaining the skills they need to be ready for their next stage of learning and the move on to school.

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good

Children's behaviour is good because the childminder has clear expectations and praises their positive behaviour. She has a patient and caring manner and she gently reminds children about sharing and being kind. Consequently, they learn to share and cooperate with each other. Children's health and well-being are promoted well. Children enjoy active play in the childminder's well equipped and stimulating garden. They keep themselves extremely busy, developing their physical skills on the challenging equipment or playing football. They enjoy role playing in the tent and play house, and exploring mud-potion making for extended periods. The childminder sensitively joins children in their play, encouraging them to discuss their mud creations. Children discuss the 'spaghetti and toast' that they are making and explain that they need some sugar. The childminder discusses tooth care and healthy eating and encourages them to think of other ingredients

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good

they could use. As a result, children are developing their critical thinking skills and positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of the welfare, learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is a qualified practitioner who undertakes professional reading, mandatory and additional training to keep her knowledge updated. Parents are very happy with the care and the progress that their children make. Their written comments, praise the very good range of activities and resources that the childminder provides. They also highly value the childminder's regular communication with them regarding all aspects of their children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396034 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 859751 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 3.30pm on Friday, except for bank holidays. She has a relevant 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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