Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 19 October 2009

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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

 The childminder's teaching is good. She has a deep understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of activities and experiences, both in the home and within the local community.  The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's learning. She devises individual learning plans to prioritise children's next steps in learning. All children including those with English as an additional language, make good progress from their initial starting points.  Children are settled and content with the childminder because she has a calm, sensitive and caring approach to her care. This promotes children's emotional development, which contributes towards them feeling happy and secure.  The childminder is a good role model and promotes children's positive behaviour through regular praise and encouragement.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare

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This provision is good

requirements. A range of policies and procedures effectively underpins her practice and help the childminder to promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder evaluates her setting, taking into account the views of parents and children. She sets herself realistic targets to work towards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly liaise with parents to support home learning opportunities. Consequently, children's learning is not always consolidated and continuous.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to update her training.

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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

 explore further ways to support home learning opportunities to promote a consistent approach to children's learning and development, so that they make the best possible progress  make the most of professional development opportunities to further enhance practice: keep up-to-date with new legislation and initiatives to support children's rapid progress and enjoyment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, suitability documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting, challenging activities that cover all seven areas of learning. She interacts with children exceptionally well to extend their learning effectively. The childminder talks to children as they play, speaking slowly and clearly, which supports their developing vocabulary. Children develop an enjoyment of books. They sit with the childminder looking at pictures and listening to stories. This supports their early literacy skills. The childminder promotes mathematics well. She uses mathematical words and counts with children during the daily routines. Children learn about the natural world. They grow flowers and vegetables in the garden and observe the growth of recently hatched fish. Children are active, confident learners. They concentrate, listen to instructions and solve problems. As a result, they are acquiring key skills for their move to pre-school or school. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's

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who attend. This is good

progress. However, she does not offer suggestions to parents of how they can support children's learning at home. This means that children's learning, while in the care of the childminder, is not always consolidated or continued at home.

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good

The childminder offers flexible settling-in sessions for children where she quickly establishes their preferences and needs. The childminder helps children to develop their independence by encouraging them to do things for themselves. Young children confidently use a step in the bathroom to enable them to wash their hands on their own. They willingly attempt to put on their shoes. The childminder encourages children to share toys and to be kind to one another. She offers consistent praise and encouragement as children play. As a result, children's self-esteem is promoted. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health. They have regular opportunities to spend time in the fresh air developing their physical skills as they run, jump and climb. The childminder meets with other childminders which means that children have lots of opportunities to develop their social skills within a larger group.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets the requirements well in everyday practice. The childminder is well organised and has a professional approach to her work. Her effective processes for assessment and planning mean that children are provided with a good range of learning opportunities. She can identify any gaps in their learning and close them quickly. Consequently, children continue to make good progress. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings to provide consistency in care and learning for all children. Parents comment positively about the care and progress that their children have made. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification and completes mandatory training. However, she does not always consistently update her professional knowledge, so that children's progress is even more rapid.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390246 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 859255 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Burbage, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She supports children with English as an additional language.

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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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