Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 2 February 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children are enthusiastic, motivated and eager to become involved in activities. The childminder supports their interests and stimulates their learning through play, successfully introducing children to new experiences that extend their learning.  Young children's language and communication skills are developing well. The childminder talks to children about what is happening, introduces new words and shows an interest in what they say.  Children's confidence and self-esteem is nurtured through the praise and encouragement they receive. The childminder effectively encourages children to be independent throughout the day, which means they develop good self-care skills.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. Thorough risk assessments of the home and garden enable her to take appropriate action to minimise potential risks, so children can play safely

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This provision is good

indoors and outside.  Partnerships with parents are good. The daily exchange of information ensures children's developing needs are continually known and met. This enables every child to make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to extend their understanding of technology and how things work.  Children do not have the opportunity to see positive images of diversity and different families within the environment.

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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

 promote children's interest in technological toys as they discover how equipment and resources work  support children's growing awareness of similarities and differences in society.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding  The inspector took account of the parents' views through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her processes for observing and assessing children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and family members, the childminder's qualifications and processes for self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has formed strong relationships with the children. She effectively observes, assesses and plans for their learning needs. As a result, activities capture children's interest and encourage their natural curiosity to learn. Children's senses develop as they use various materials through play. They search through shredded paper to find fish, crabs and other seaside creatures in their pretend seaside, while the childminder encourages them to talk about what they find. She asks questions to make children think and gives them time to think about their answers. Children have opportunities to learn about different cultural events throughout the year. However, the childminder does not fully support children in gaining a wider awareness of differences in families and lifestyles. Younger children access electronic resources that make sounds in response to their actions. However, older children are not given opportunities to develop their

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who attend. This is good

understanding of how to program resources or how they work.

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good

Children's individual needs are gathered from parents at the start of their child's placement. Time is spent getting to know children and their families during a gradual settling-in process. Children are supported as they develop an understanding of the importance of sharing toys and taking turns through play. The childminder places great value in building their confidence and self-esteem through positive reinforcement, praise and encouragement. Children's independence is encouraged from an early age, for example, as they help themselves to their drink throughout the day and feed themselves at mealtimes. Time spent outdoors enables children to gain plenty of fresh air and they use wheeled toys and climbing equipment to develop their physical skills. Children attend groups, which helps them to develop their social skills and supports them in preparation for the move to school.

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provision is good

Children play in a safe and secure environment and the childminder ensures all areas used by children are suitable. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She is fully aware of her role and responsibility in protecting children from abuse and neglect and the appropriate processes to follow. Suitability checks for all adults in the home are completed. The childminder effectively plans a curriculum that supports children's learning and actively seeks out training courses to keep her own knowledge of good practice up to date. She has recently attended training relating to monitoring children's progress from the start. Using the information she gained, the childminder has improved her procedures for observing and assessing children to enable them to consistently make good progress. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies ways of continually developing her provision. She works closely with parents to ensure

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provision is good

continuity of care and promote children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339855 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 857192 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives on the outskirts of Braunstone town, Leicester. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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