Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 5 April 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

 The childminder provides a rich variety of interesting resources and fun activities, suitable for the children of different ages and abilities who attend. There is a well- balanced mix of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to make choices and decisions about their play, indoors and outside.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to form secure emotional attachments and to grow in confidence. All children settle well and develop good relationships with him and with one another.  The childminder models good use of language and interacts with children effectively to promote their understanding and speaking skills. He asks questions to prompt their critical thinking and to encourage them to express their ideas and thoughts.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked evening meals. He helps children to understand

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This provision is good

about healthy lifestyles. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents and other settings that children attend to enable frequent sharing of information. There is a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The activities the childminder provides do not always challenge children as much as possible.  Children have few opportunities to develop some aspects of their early writing 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

 plan activities that challenge and extend each child's learning as much as possible and increase the potential for them to achieve at the highest levels  provide more opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills and to give a purpose and meaning to the marks they make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands how to keep children safe. He knows the procedures to follow if he has concerns about the welfare of a child in his care. He makes good use of local training opportunities and accesses information and further training online to continually update and inform his practice. The childminder reviews his provision, considering feedback given by parents and children. He identifies strengths and areas for future development, in order to maintain and refine the quality of his service. Parents are very happy with the service he provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development to gain an understanding of their abilities and to identify their next steps for learning. However, some activities he plans, even though they are lots of fun, do not stretch children enough to maximise their progress. This is because they are not always based on high expectations or fully focused on extending children's learning. Even so, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. He responds well to children's lead and effectively fosters their imaginative play. He successfully stimulates children's interest in stories, especially when he uses props to bring them to life. For instance, as he retells the story of the three goats, children enjoy moving stick puppets across a wooden bridge at relevant points. Later, they paint pictures to represent the story in their own way. They draw and make marks with a range of media, such as chalks and pens. However, there are fewer opportunities for them to write with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

purpose during their play. Children's mathematical understanding develops as they learn about size and space, and join in with number songs and rhymes. They begin to count and learn about changes to quantity when something is taken away or added.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very responsive to children's ideas and interests, showing that their suggestions have value. He successfully promotes their sense of self-esteem. He is a positive role model and teaches children to take turns and share. He gives clear guidance about his expectations for their behaviour. He helps children to understand and respect one another's differences and actively promotes equality of opportunity. He encourages children to develop independence and successfully promotes their self-care skills, appropriate to their ages and capabilities. Younger children mix regularly with other adults and children. For example, they attend toddler groups and visit the library and local parks. They develop social skills in a variety of situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Their imagination and communication skills develop well because the childminder is good at nurturing these. Older children begin to recognise their own names and develop pencil control. Overall, children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They develop the key skills needed for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412825 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 851333 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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