Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 23 June 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, indoors and outside. These support children of all ages and abilities to progress very well in their development.  The childminder carries out rigorous and precise assessments of children's progress. She has a very clear picture of each child's capabilities and interests. She successfully plans ways to support them with the next steps in their learning.  The childminder interacts very effectively with children to promote their understanding and speaking skills. She engages them in conversations and asks questions to encourage them to express their thoughts, ideas and opinions.  Children are extremely settled and happy because the childminder is highly skilled in helping them to form secure emotional attachments. Children develop very strong relationships and play confidently with the childminder and one another.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is a superb role model. She gives very clear and consistent guidance about her high expectations for children's behaviour. As a result, children share, take turns, play together cooperatively and behave extremely well.  Children's good health is promoted very effectively. They enjoy healthy snacks, drinks and light meals. They benefit from excellent opportunities to play and continue their learning outside in the fresh air.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has an expert understanding of safeguarding and how to protect them from harm. She has robust systems in place to ensure children are protected from any hazards.  The childminder develops excellent 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

 continue to pursue an astute programme of professional development and training, to constantly maintain and improve the already excellent understanding and practice.

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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, inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The well-qualified childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. She offers children a wealth of rich opportunities to explore and investigate, using a broad range of resources and materials. Children have exemplary opportunities to use resources in their own ways, and to lead their own learning. For example, children explore shells, pebbles and pine cones as they play with dough. Some children press shells into the dough and are fascinated by the patterns they leave behind. Other children use the tips of conical shells to prod holes and draw marks in the dough. Others use shells and pebbles to create representations of faces or monsters. Later, as they play with water outside, children investigate whether the shells, pebbles and other objects will float or sink. The childminder encourages them to make predictions before they try the various items. Within their play, the childminder skilfully challenges children at

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who attend. This is outstanding

an appropriate level to meet their individual learning needs. Children become thoughtful, reflective and enthusiastic learners. The childminder effectively promotes children's early literacy and mathematical skills. She fosters their interest in books and stories and in letters and their sounds. She encourages children to count, learn about numbers and talk about size and weight. Overall, children are exceptionally well prepared for school and the next stage in their learning.

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outstanding

The childminder inspires children's interest and enjoyment while, at the same time, being calm and reassuring. Children's independence and self-care skills are promoted extremely well, relative to their ages and capabilities. This is because the childminder fosters children's belief that they can achieve things by themselves. She gives children simple tasks to complete, such as fetching resources or pouring drinks. This approach builds their sense of responsibility and self-assurance highly effectively. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to manage risk and keep themselves safe. For instance, they learn about how to use knives safely to cut fruit for a snack. They learn to take care as they play on swings in the garden. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults, so they develop confidence in different social situations.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since her last inspection, she has refined, and effectively implemented, systems of planning for children's individual learning and progress. She reviews her practice, considering the views of parents and children, with the aim of delivering the highest quality provision for children. The childminder demonstrates a robust commitment to ongoing professional development. She goes on strengthening her practice and understanding, which has resulted in outstanding outcomes for children. The childminder is keen to continue to develop professionally through further training, recognising that this is an area for constant growth.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225544 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866239 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 23 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Nether Broughton, Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The provision offers 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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