Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 28 July 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 the childminder's teaching is excellent. She provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, both indoors and outside to effectively promote their very good progress.  The childminder carries out rigorous and precise assessments of children's progress. She has a clear understanding of each child's capabilities and interests, and the next stage in their learning.  The childminder interacts very effectively with children to promote their speaking, listening and understanding skills. She sings songs and rhymes, repeats words back to younger children, models clear pronunciation and extends their vocabulary.  Children are extremely settled and happy because the childminder is highly skilled in helping them to form secure emotional attachments. Children play confidently and develop very strong relationships with her.  Children's good health is promoted very effectively. They enjoy healthy snacks and

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This provision is outstanding

home-cooked meals, which meet their individual dietary needs. They benefit from excellent opportunities to play and continue their learning outside.  Children have outstanding opportunities to learn about the natural world. They observe eggs hatching and help to feed the wide range of animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. This helps to build their sense of responsibility.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children from harm. There are robust systems in place to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder is qualified in paediatric first aid, which assures children's safety in the event of an emergency.  The childminder develops exemplary partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend to enable frequent sharing of information. The childminder is highly effective in promoting a consistent approach to children's care and 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

 consider broadening further the already excellent range of sensory materials for children to explore, so that they have even greater opportunities to use their senses as part of their exploration, for example, by including different textures and materials to the rich variety already provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation documents.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development and how they learn through play and exploration. She creates a vibrant and interesting learning environment for children in her home and garden. Children have excellent opportunities to make choices about what they do and to follow their own interests. For example, they become engrossed in taking things in and out of buckets outside, and become absorbed in dipping objects into the water in the buckets. Children carry these around and enjoy putting them into wheelbarrows to push them about. They are given plenty of time to carry out these investigations without distraction. Children have opportunities to explore a wide variety of materials, including sand, water and foam. For example, they are fascinated to experience the feel of shaving foam on their hands. They are interested by the marks that their fingers leave in the foam. The childminder intends to enrich these opportunities further. As

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who attend. This is outstanding

children play, the childminder asks questions to encourage them to think about what they are doing and what is happening. She skilfully weaves in opportunities to count during play and everyday routines. For example, she counts blocks as she shows children how to build towers. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, as a result of her teaching.

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outstanding

The childminder creates a superbly nurturing environment for babies and children. She is an excellent role model and has a calm and caring manner. She teaches children to share and take turns and they behave very well. Children's independence and personal care skills are expertly promoted, relative to their age and capabilities. Very young children are also involved in helping to tidy away resources, which builds their sense of cooperation. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to manage risk as they use equipment for climbing and sliding. They have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults, for example, they attend toddler groups and visit local parks and farms. This successfully supports children to develop confidence and self-assurance in different social situations. Overall, the childminder is highly effective in supporting babies' and children's emotional well-being.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is dedicated to her role, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering the highest quality provision for children. Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to refine systems for checking children's progress and evaluating the quality of the provision. These systems are now highly effective. In her drive for improvement, the childminder demonstrates a robust commitment to ongoing training and professional development. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and information. She continues to strengthen her understanding and practice, which has resulted in outstanding outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222027 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 869813 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Somerby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, 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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