Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 sound knowledge of how to protect children from harm and what action to take if she has concerns about their welfare. Her safeguarding procedures reflect local guidance and she keeps up to date by attending regular safeguarding training.  The childminder has well-established links with other local childcare providers, including schools and nurseries. These enable her to develop her own practice and enhance children's learning. It also enables her to maintain consistent approaches to meeting the needs of children who attend other settings.  Teaching is good because the childminder promotes children's language development well during learning activities and everyday tasks. She uses language appropriate to children's ages and stages of development. Consequently, they make good progress in their communication development, which is essential for learning, play and social interaction.

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This provision is good

 Parents are well informed of their child's day with the childminder as they regularly look at their child's daily diary. This records details of children's care routines, learning experiences and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The views of parents and children are not always used effectively to inform and drive the plans for continuous improvement.  Strategies for encouraging parents to share more information about what children are learning at home are not highly successful.

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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

 use the views of parents and children to inform the plans for improvement, so that practice is strengthened and improvements are targeted to help children reach the highest levels of achievement  enhance opportunities that enable parents to share information about what their children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked the qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn, and she provides well-organised activities that fully engage children of different ages. For example, as children complete a craft activity, she plays alongside them and uses skilful questioning and modelling to help them complete their model. The childminder gains an understanding of children's skills and abilities through her assessment of their learning. She thinks carefully about the activities and experiences she offers and ensures that children learn and develop well. The childminder knows children well and understands their learning styles. She uses this knowledge to provide good quality teaching, which effectively helps children to be confident learners. The childminder shares information with parents about children's progress. However, the strategies for encouraging parents to share more information about children's learning at home are not

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who attend. This is good

always as successful. The childminder completes a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This helps to ensure that children and parents get the additional support they need.

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good

Children enjoy being with the childminder, who is kind and approachable. She creates a safe, secure and inviting environment, which helps children to settle quickly, grow in confidence and form positive relationships. They are very content and play confidently and cooperatively together. Consequently, they develop secure relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. Children benefit from having access to a stimulating and well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment. The childminder is fully committed to ensuring that children's personal, social and emotional skills are developed well. She praises children for their achievements. As a result, children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides a range of healthy, freshly prepared, home-cooked snacks and lunches. This helps to promote children's healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the statutory requirements. She makes sure the assistant is clear about their role and responsibilities. She checks children's progress and the impact of the activities she organises on their learning. The childminder attends regular training and, since the last inspection, has achieved an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder has built good links with parents and this ensures children's care needs are identified and quickly met. However, the childminder does not use the views of parents and children effectively to inform her plans for improving the provision. She discusses preparations for children moving on to school with them. Children go with the childminder to school to collect older children, so that they are familiar with the routine and understand what to expect. Consequently, they feel emotionally ready for the changes ahead.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288798 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1010227 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives on the outskirts of Leicester City. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. At times, the childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children. The childminder has a relevant 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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