Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 24 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Teaching is strong. The childminder knows the children's individual interests and reflects these in the resources and activities she plans. Consequently, children are curious, self-motivated and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is particularly focused on helping children to behave well and to learn about the world in which they live.  The childminder observes children learning and uses assessment to plan suitably challenging activities. She shares this information with parents which ensures they are kept well informed of their children's progress.  The childminder is constantly evaluating her practice and the children's learning. She uses training, reading and discussions of good practice with other childminders to extend her skills and knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not effectively engage with all parents to find out what children are learning at home.  The childminder is less focused on promoting children's listening skills.

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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

 seek the views of parents about their children's learning at home to obtain a full picture of children's abilities and achievements  focus sharply on extending children's listening skills during their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated the activities observed at inspection with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and a range of policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of their views of parents provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. As part of her professional development, the childminder attends training events which include child protection and data protection. Consequently, the childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection. Parents are given all policies and procedures which include safeguarding. The childminder is well qualified and has a strong understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. In their written feedback, parents state that the childminder is 'Doing a great job' and they feel well informed about their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how different children learn. She plans activities and experiences which are stimulating, fun and capture children's interests. The childminder takes the time to find out from parents what children know and can do as they enter her setting. She regularly observes children during their play and knows when children need help to make good progress. However, the childminder does not obtain information from all parents about what children are learning at home over time. This means the childminder does not have all the relevant information to assess children's progress precisely. The childminder constantly talks to children to develop their communication and language skills. She uses questions to extend the vocabulary of older children. While reading story books children hear mathematical language and recite some number names in sequence. However, at times the childminder keeps the television switched on in the background. This sometimes

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

distracts children and hinders their listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help children experience a smooth move from home into her care. Children settle quickly and develop their confidence as they freely explore the safe indoor and outdoor play areas. They show that they feel emotionally secure as they develop good relationships with others. The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to understand and respect the needs of others. While playing in the garden, children learn to cooperate as they take turns on the see-saw and play football. Children learn about what makes them similar and different to others as they explore each other's religious beliefs and traditions. The childminder establishes effective care practices which promote all children's physical well-being. Children learn to attend to their own toileting needs. They enjoy home-made meals which include vegetarian options to meet their dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are developing the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school. Older children are confident to express their needs and wishes and confidently communicate with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337273 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 873316 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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