Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2015 16 January 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 secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring children's learning and care needs are effectively met.  The childminder is well informed about her safeguarding responsibility to protect children, and understands the procedures to be followed to report concerns. The childminder shares the information, so that parents know about the procedures that contribute to children's safety in her care.  The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and effectively helps them to be confident learners. The childminder makes consistently accurate assessments of children's development, ensuring she provides assistance that is tailored to their learning needs.  Parents regularly contribute to children's learning journals with comments about their child's achievements. They are highly satisfied that children are developing well. The

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This provision is good

childminder ensures communication is consistent. She shares written and verbal information on a daily basis, so that parents know about their child's experiences and routines.  Children learn how to be safe in the childminder's home and when she takes them on outings. She ensures they know how to manage risks, such as climbing when they are in the park. They demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep safe, by explaining to the childminder where to cross when they are on the road.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to consistently review the good-quality teaching that promotes children's learning.

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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

 sharpen the focus on regularly checking the already good-quality teaching in order to sustain and improve on children's good progress across all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities indoors.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and the children's records.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form, and written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at different times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities which fully interest children, so that they have enjoyable learning experiences. Children make good progress across all areas of learning and achieve the expected levels of development. The childminder plans activities based on observations of what children do, both in her provision and at home. She looks at all aspects of the children's needs and plans thoroughly for these. She uses expert questioning to promote children's thinking as they carry out experiments. She gives good guidance to help children discover items that float or sink, and she challenges them in different ways. This means that children learn to solve problems. The childminder patiently waits for answers as children try to work out why empty bottles float or then sink when filled with water. The competent childminder adapts counting methods to suit children's individual learning styles, including repetition when necessary. Story time is used to help

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who attend. This is good

children recall what they know and to sound out letters. The childminder lays a strong foundation for children's learning at nursery and at school.

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good

Children form very strong bonds with the childminder, because she provides a caring environment in which they are happy. The childminder is a good role model who encourages children with lots of praise. They learn to treat others with respect and understand how to share, such as when they wish to sit on her lap. Snack and meal times are social occasions, when the childminder sits with the children and discusses wide- ranging topics, including healthy eating. Children's independence is effectively promoted through all activities, resulting in them developing good self-care skills. Children demonstrate a reliable understanding of the effects of exercise on their bodies, explaining that their hearts beat faster when they run. The childminder takes younger children to playgroups, where they learn how to mix with others and to behave confidently in large groups. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly looks at assessments and planning, to ensure these reflect what children need with regard to their learning. However, she misses opportunities to consistently check on and clarify the effectiveness of her good teaching. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification and maintains her professional development in different ways. These have a positive impact on children's care and early education. She has undertaken mandatory courses, and frequently meets with other childminders to discuss practice issues. She has effectively addressed the recommendations from the last inspection and has plans to attend more courses to build on her knowledge. The childminder has established relationships with other early years providers where children attend. She obtains information about their planning and mirrors these activities in her provision. This means that she maintains continuity in children's learning, ensuring they make good

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225349 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866230 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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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