Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 6 July 2012

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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

 Children enjoy their learning because activities are exciting and take account of their individual interests. The childminder and her assistant maximise information gained through their observations of children involved in activities, to assess children's progress. They use the information to identify the next steps in children's learning. As a result, children make good progress.  Children settle quickly in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. Also, good relationships have formed between the children, the childminder and her assistant. Consequently, children separate happily from their parents.  Children's learning is enhanced through the use of high-quality and well-maintained toys. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe in and out of the home.  The childminder efficiently reflects upon the quality of the care and learning provided. The views of parents and children are sought. These views are used to inform future

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to fully develop their understanding of similarities and differences are not yet established.  Children do not have opportunity to maximise their understanding of information and communication technology, and how things work. For example, through the use of remote-controlled resources.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their understanding of similarities and differences in society, for example, by seeing different signs and symbols written in different languages within the environment  extend opportunities for children to enhance their understanding of how things work by extending the variety of resources available, for example, by providing remote- controlled toys.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her written self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children develop good skills in all areas of their development which helps prepare them for the move to pre-school or school. The childminder and her assistant gather information from parents about their child's needs, interests and development at home. This, alongside their own observations of children enable them to effectively assess children's learning and plan for the next steps in their learning. Children's communication and language skills are supported well, as the childminder engages in conversation and encourages children to recall activities they have enjoyed. They excitedly talk about the fruit and vegetables they have planted in the vegetable patch and why the wind sock keeps the birds off the plants as they grow. Labels are used within the environment so children begin to understand that print has a meaning. However, they are only written in English. This does not enable children to broaden their understanding of different

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who attend. This is good

languages or see different symbols and signs within the environment. Children enjoy playing various computer programs and games with the support of the childminder. They use electronic equipment that encourages them to press buttons to gain a response. However, opportunities for them to broaden their understanding of how things work, using a wider variety of technological toys are not yet established.

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good

Children form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant and with each other. She praises children and acknowledges their achievements which builds their confidence, self-esteem and encourages their sense of belonging. Children make decisions throughout the day about playing inside or outdoors. They confidently put on their coats and wellington boots for outdoor play. Children develop a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle through regular outdoor and physical play. They use a wide variety of climbing equipment and wheeled toys which encourages them to be active. Children embrace outdoor activities and develop an understanding of food that is good for them. They grow various fruit and vegetables. Children have the opportunity to eat the food which they have picked themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have a good awareness of the various signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. They are confident of the action to take if they have concerns about a child in their care. The childminder regularly reviews and checks her practice and that of her assistant. The childminder ensures that activities challenge children's learning and support them in making good progress. She works closely with her assistant and identifies training that will enhance the provision. Recent safeguarding and data protection training has heightened the childminder's knowledge of internet safety and the security of information. Secure working relationships have formed with parents. Regular sharing of information ensures that parents are kept well informed and are able to continue their child's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432450 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 853303 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Leicester and works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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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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