Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2015 11 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows children's interests and engages well with them as they learn through play. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children show that they feel safe with the childminder and are happy in her care. They develop strong relationships with the childminder and each other, which promotes their emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder has a good understanding of all safeguarding issues. She completes comprehensive risk assessments to ensure risks are identified and minimised.  Suitable partnerships are in place with parents, which helps children continue their learning at home.  Children go on regular outings to local parks and places of interest. This builds their confidence and provides them with opportunities to learn about road safety and the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities for children to practise their fine motor skills to further develop their hand-to-eye coordination.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children's understanding of why it is important to have good handwashing routines.

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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 physical skills further by providing them with more opportunities to use their fine motor skills  improve children's understanding of why it is important to develop good handwashing and hygiene procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engage with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons living in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands how children learn through planned and purposeful play. She provides suitable activities that interest and engage children. The childminder gets involved with children's play, which helps to extend their learning. However, there are times when the childminder completes tasks for children. For example, she cuts out items for craft activities, rather than encouraging children to practise using scissors for themselves. The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She engages them in conversations throughout the day and asks them to choose which stories they would like her to read. Children have daily opportunities to engage in physical play, either in the childminder's garden or at local parks and play areas. Children access resources to develop their problem-solving skills, such as puzzles, and like to make marks on paper using pens and paint. Overall, children are making good progress in relation to

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who attend. This is good

their starting points. They are acquiring the necessary skills to help them move successfully on to school.

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good

Children are cared for in a safe and welcoming family environment where they settle quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families when they first start. Settling-in sessions are offered which ensures that children get used to their new environment gradually. This helps children feel emotionally secure in her care. The childminder is calm and positive in her approach to managing children's behaviour. She offers gentle reminders to encourage children to share and take turns. She praises children for their efforts and achievements. The childminder provides a good range of healthy meals and snacks. Children are reminded to have regular drinks throughout the day. However, the childminder does not consistently promote children's understanding of the importance of having good handwashing routines.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the procedure to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder monitors children's development well. This ensures that any gaps in learning are identified and acted upon. The childminder works well with other agencies and early years providers. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from this partnership working. Training and policy updates are shared regularly with her assistant. The childminder keeps her necessary qualifications up to date, such as first-aid training. She also seeks the advice and guidance of other local childminders. The childminder assesses her own practice, identifying her strengths and areas for improvement through her self-evaluation. Parents are happy with the service provided. They feel that they are kept informed about their child's day and express how much fun

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136712 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 869662 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in a village in Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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