Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2015 9 September 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. This is because the quality of teaching is good. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's starting points and interests. She uses this information to plan a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities. These target children's learning needs from the outset.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment, both indoors and outside. Children are totally at ease in the childminder's home. Older children spontaneously organise their own play and babies enjoy joining in with them to explore the environment.  Children enjoy a safe and secure environment, which effectively supports their well- being. The childminder carries out regular risk assessment to ensure that potential risks are minimised.  The childminder is passionate about providing a good quality service for children and their parents. She attends training, regularly reads relevant publications and exchanges

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This provision is good

ideas with other childminders to keep up to date with any changes.  Children mix with others at playgroups and develop the social skills they need to successfully interact in different situations. They learn how to develop positive behaviours and attitudes that promote tolerance and the mutual respect of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities to help children to think and explain what they know or to extend their problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not evaluate her teaching sufficiently enough to raise the quality of her provision to the highest level.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to express their ideas, demonstrate their understanding and to solve problems  sharpen the focus on improving teaching that increases the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children. She spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor and outdoor environments. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the training and suitability of all adults working with the children or living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the legal requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of reporting concerns promptly. She has attended training and is qualified to provide first aid in an emergency. The childminder effectively checks on children's development to maintain a good overview of their progress. She regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress and the areas of their children's development that may need extra attention. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to improve her practice and responds positively to any suggestions. Improvement plans are in place to refine the quality of the provision, although these do not sharply focus on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a broad range of resources and activities to promote all areas of children's learning. Pre-school children learn about quantities as they fill and empty cups during an activity involving water. Children effectively practise their number skills as they learn to count the amount of cups that they fill. Babies practise their physical skills competently as they crawl towards toys that are out of their reach. The childminder constantly talks to children and links their actions to words. This effectively helps children to make the connections between objects and words, promoting their language skills. The childminder works closely with parents and with other settings that some children attend. This effectively promotes consistency in children's care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build secure attachments with the childminder in her welcoming and nurturing setting. Effective settling-in arrangements ensure children separate from their parents with ease. The childminder is skilled and sensitive in promoting children's emotional well-being. She frequently praises their efforts and achievements no matter how small. This effectively raises children's confidence and self-esteem and motivates them to try again. Children play extremely well together because the childminder is a good role model and speaks to them politely. They are respectful and show caring attitudes towards each other. Older children have self-care skills that are well developed. They know the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes and after going to the toilet. Parents are encouraged to provide children with healthy food options in their lunchboxes. Children receive plenty of opportunities to access fresh air and physical exercise in the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder's garden and during regular outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are learning key skills in preparation for starting nursery or school. Pre-school children have well-developed communication skills. They are enthusiastic learners and their self-care skills are well supported. The childminder helps younger children to develop their speaking and listening skills in readiness for their next stage in learning, such as nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401514 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 850365 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and planned holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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