Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 25 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

 Teaching is good and some is outstanding. This is because the childminder carefully plans activities that arise from children's interests and their next steps in learning. As a result, children are eager to learn and demonstrate good levels of engagement.  The childminder is very caring and sensitive to children's emotional needs. Children are secure and confident as they play. Consequently, they form warm attachments to the childminder and their friends.  Young children make good progress in their speaking skills because the childminder sensitively listens to, and supports, them through their play. She values their contributions and extends their language effectively through purposeful conversation.  The childminder is a very good role model. Consistency in children's routines and clear explanations about taking turns help children learn how to share and keep themselves safe. Consequently, children behave exceptionally well and are kind and considerate

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This provision is good

towards their friends.  The childminder has extensive childcare knowledge and experience. She demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a high-quality provision. Childminder networking events and training opportunities positively affect her practice and enable her to enrich the learning experiences she provides for children.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities and the procedures for safeguarding children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully maximise the methods of self-evaluation, to identify areas of improvement in order to extend children's good progress even further.

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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

 strengthen the process of self-evaluation by considering additional ways in which to obtain and use the views of parents and children, so that improvements are focused more heavily on planning additional challenges and experiences that help children to achieve at an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and viewed all areas of the home used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessments and the planning documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications, policies and procedures and discussed her self-evaluation form and improvement plans.

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who attend. This is good

Adult-led activities for younger children help develop their physical, personal, social and communication skills well. Consequently, children develop the skills they need for starting school. Children demonstrate good listening skills as they follow the childminder's instructions when creating pictures using collage materials. Throughout children's play, the childminder helps them to recognise colours and shapes and learn how to count. The childminder helps children to recall time spent with their families, such as going to the seaside to visit grandparents. Children learn about life cycles through hands-on experiences. They watch chicks hatch from eggs and see them grow into hens. This helps children understand the concept of time as they check each day to see if these hens have started to lay their own eggs. Children develop an understanding of how to use technology as they learn to switch on and off small electrical toys. Furthermore, children

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who attend. This is good

demonstrate good thinking skills as they work out which direction to move the lever to make the small, sit-on train go forward or backwards.

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good

The childminder provides children with a welcoming, bright, stimulating and homely learning environment, both indoors and outside. Young children demonstrate good levels of independence as they freely select the toys they wish to play with. Additionally, they eagerly attempt self-care tasks, such as taking off and putting on their shoes, feeding themselves and drinking from beakers. Children are confident to have a go, knowing the childminder is close by to help them if needed. They have plenty of opportunities to be physically active both in the garden and through regular trips to the park and the toddler gym. Furthermore, children develop good social skills and confidence as they regularly meet up with friends at the local childminding group. Children learn that taking off their jumper stops them from getting too hot. This helps children understand the importance of keeping safe and healthy. Children receive consistency in the care and learning because of

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good

successful, three-way relationships between the childminder, parents and teachers at other settings children attend.

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provision is good

The childminder has sound understanding of, and implements, the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to a high standard. A range of policies and procedures underpin her practice, which she shares with parents. The childminder uses an effective system of observation and assessment. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and give them any additional support they may require. Through daily conversations with parents and the use of daily diaries, children's achievements at home and in the childminder's care are shared and celebrated. The childminder evaluates her provision well. However, she does not fully maximise opportunities for parents and children to share their views, so she can use them to even greater effect to enhance children's experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221047 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 869793 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 25 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Leicester. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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