Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 27 June 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

 The childminder demonstrates a strong focus on safeguarding children. All children are protected from harm and cared for safely.  Children are motivated to explore and enjoy their learning. This is because the childminder plans a rich and stimulating range of activities.  The childminder places the utmost importance on working in close partnership with parents and other early years professionals. Children's care and learning needs are shared, understood and consistently well met.  The childminder focuses on promoting children's communication and language skills, and their physical, personal, social and emotional development. All children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for school.  The childminder is committed to developing the quality of the setting, her professional practice and children's learning. She works exceptionally well with parents and other professionals to achieve continual improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to think and consider why and how things happen.  The childminder does not always explore children's ideas about how to do things differently, especially during adult-led activities.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to encourage children to think and question why and how things happen  enhance children's learning during adult-planned activities, supporting them to explore their own ideas about how to do things differently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, both inside and outside, and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, children and other childminders through their written comments, provided by the childminder as part of the self- evaluation process.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, children's assessment and planning, and a range of other documentation, including evidence of how the childminder enhances her knowledge and skills as part of her continual development.

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who attend. This is good

Parents comment on the interesting and exciting activities that are planned by the childminder. Children are enthused, motivated and actively involved in their learning. The childminder uses accurate observation and assessment to rigorously assess children's learning. She works exceptionally well with parents and other professionals to identify children's achievements and to close gaps in their learning. This ensures all children make good progress and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. Children show great excitement and curiosity for playing outdoors. They follow their interests as they confidently run around kicking and bouncing a ball. The childminder promotes children's physical skills as she encourages them to use spades to fill plant pots with compost. However, when children decide to plant seeds, the childminder does not fully explore their thoughts and ideas. Children use language to share what they are doing and to

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who attend. This is good

confidently ask for help. The childminder builds their vocabulary by introducing new words, which encourages them to use more complex sentences. Children develop their mathematical skills as they hear the childminder talking about big seeds and compare size. The childminder does not make the most of all learning opportunities, to encourage children to think and talk about why things happen. For example, she does not discuss with them why they must water the plants or place them on the windowsill to grow.

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good

The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being very well. She spends time getting to know children and their families. As a result, children are confident, develop strong attachments and settle well. The childminder provides children with ample opportunities to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and to learn how to keep themselves safe. Children explain how they like choosing cottage pie or home-made burgers for tea. The childminder gives children plenty of warning before the routine or activity changes. This ensures children know what to expect next and helps them feel safe and secure. Children behave well and are developing strong friendships. They cooperate well as they move the wide range of resources indoors and outdoors. Parents comment on how children develop their social skills by playing at toddler groups and going on picnics in the park.

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provision is good

Despite not having a formal early years qualification, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding about how children learn and develop. She attends training in areas, such as first aid and safeguarding. Consequently, she is confident about child protection procedures, and successfully keeps children safe and protects their welfare. The childminder has very high expectations of herself. She demonstrates a strong drive for improvement, which is influenced by the views of parents, children and other professionals. As part of her professional development, the childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice. She implements new ideas to benefit children and continually improve the quality of the service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438798 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 853953 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Blaby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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