Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 3 August 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder makes excellent use of informative and accurate observations and assessments to track children's learning. She plans a varied and imaginative environment, tailored to meet the needs of children so that they make rapid progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder communicates extremely well with children. She enthusiastically engages in conversations with them sensitively introducing new words which extend their vocabulary. As a result, children make outstanding progress in their communication and language development.  Children are happy, motivated and eager to engage in activities. They demonstrate extremely positive behaviour and are developing independent skills. They are able to make choices over their activities from the extensive range of resources easily available to them both inside and outdoors.  The childminder has an exceptionally strong and caring ethos that places the child at

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This provision is outstanding

the centre of everything she does. Children have developed very strong attachments to her. She works conscientiously to meet children's individual needs and support their emotional well-being.  Children are safe and well protected. The childminder understands her responsibilities to record and report any safeguarding concerns and carries out thorough and ongoing risk assessments of the premises and of outings which children go on.  The childminder has a strong commitment for reflecting on her practice. She has high expectations of herself and her children and sets ambitious development targets, taking into account the views of both parents and children.

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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

 deepen knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage even further by widening sources of professional information and training.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, suitability documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has a natural intuitive ability that enables her to offer children exceptional opportunities to learn and develop. This prepares them for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy exploring a range of sensory experiences as they play with pasta, sand and water. The childminder motivates their interest by talking about what they are doing and suggesting ideas to further their exploration. Children are acquiring early literacy skills. They learn that books are informative and provide pleasure. The childminder takes them to the local library where they can choose the books that they wish to read. She spends time relating what they hear and see in stories to experiences that they have when out on walks. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical words, such as 'heavy' and 'empty', as children water the flowers and vegetables that they are growing. Children have a designated area in the childminder's kitchen, where they can explore a wide variety of

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who attend. This is outstanding

stimulating, creative and messy play activities. The childminder readily shares ideas with parents in order for learning to continue at home.

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outstanding

Children settle quickly into this calm, homely and child-centred environment. Children's behaviour is excellent. They understand and comply with the rules that the childminder has instigated, which primarily ensures children's safety. For example, they are reminded that they must sit on their chairs when eating at the table. Children are encouraged to take turns and share toys and books. They demonstrate a caring, compassionate attitude towards one another and develop good friendships. Children learn how to be independent from an early age. They dress themselves in preparation for the outdoors and assess if they need extra clothing to keep warm. Children have a superb understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children to enjoy eating healthy food and accessing the outdoors. These excellent strategies ensure that children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children have the opportunity to interact

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outstanding

with children on a larger scale as they regularly attend toddler groups. They enjoy walks, exploring the natural environment.

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provision is outstanding

The childminding provision is extremely efficiently organised. The childminder is highly skilled and committed to delivering a high-quality provision for all children. She has an extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, children are cared for, safeguarded and protected in her care. In addition, children benefit from exceptionally high-quality teaching and learning experiences. Ongoing training opportunities are identified to continuously develop and improve. However, there is room for the childminder to enhance this outstanding provision even further by exploring new areas to access information and training. The partnership that the childminder establishes with parents is excellent. Parents express their very high levels of satisfaction with the excellent care that the childminder provides and the rapid progress that their children make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225809 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 871366 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Glenfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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