Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 28 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 childminder has an outstanding knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shows superb awareness of how young children learn and uses a wide range of strategies to promote children's development. Children make excellent progress in their learning and are well prepared for school.  Robust systems are in place to observe and assess children. The childminder develops activities through highly effective planning which provides highly innovative opportunities for children to learn and develop.  Children are extremely confident and motivated, exploring their surroundings and the high-quality resources with enthusiasm and an eagerness for learning.  Extremely secure attachments are forged which are used by the childminder to build children's confidence and self-esteem.  Exemplary practice involving systems of self-evaluation and outstanding partnerships with parents and other professionals results in children's needs being given the utmost

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This provision is outstanding

priority.  The childminder attends statutory and non-statutory training opportunities. She prioritises training events to meet the needs of the children currently in her care. This has an extremely positive impact on children's development 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 enhance the outdoor area to further develop quality learning experiences across all seven areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outside, and the interaction and learning between the childminder and children.  The inspector talked with the childminder throughout the inspection and toured the premises.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, including about an activity she had planned.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to promote children's learning. Highly detailed observations are undertaken of children as they play and their next steps in learning are consistently identified. The childminder plans a stimulating range of activities to underpin children's developmental needs. Children enjoy sensory play with pasta, which the children supplement with straw and polystyrene pieces. The childminder asks children purposeful questions which support their critical thinking skills. The childminder differentiates her practice well to meet the unique needs of children. For example, she helps a younger child develop their motor skills as they use diggers in sensory play. An older child makes a shopping list, which helps develop their emerging writing skills, and fills the shopping basket with the pasta. As a result, the impact of teaching is excellent and all children make rapid progress and develop essential skills for future learning.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Parents are highly involved in the assessment of their children's learning and are provided with ideas for developing children's skills at home. Superior partnerships are in place with other practitioners which facilitates the sharing of information as children prepare to move to school.

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outstanding

The well-being of children is of paramount importance to the childminder. She ensures they develop an understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle. Children are encouraged to develop their physical skills both in the garden and out in the local community. The childminder is aware that she could utilise this environment more to enhance learning across all areas. The childminder understands how important emotional development is. She is a patient, calm and well-mannered role model. Children learn to behave in a similar way and to be kind to each other in their interactions. Independence and self-confidence are carefully encouraged in all that children do. For example, children help to apply their own sun cream and that of younger children. Children learn about safe behaviour and how they can help to maintain their own safety. She helps children to prepare and understand changes that happen in their lives, including starting nursery or school.

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provision is outstanding

Extensive records of all aspects of the childminder's provision indicate the childminder's total commitment to providing an excellent service. She meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She carefully monitors the learning and development of each child and ensures effective systems are implemented to ensure the welfare of every child in her care. She attends workshops and training to further develop her knowledge. These training opportunities have a positive impact on her service as she reflects and evaluates the provision she provides. Her partnerships with parents and others involved in children's lives are exceptionally well established. This leads to excellent communication between all involved.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225973 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1017842 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Market Harborough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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