Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 2015 Not applicable

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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 form close relationships with the childminder as she effectively helps them to settle. The childminder is affectionate, patient and nurturing and children display their obvious attachment to her as they include her in their play.  Parents are positive about the reliable service and the valuable support they receive from this caring childminder.  Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's comfortable home. The childminder plans well to ensure children can easily choose what they want to use and be motivated and engaged in their play.  Teaching is good because the childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides plenty of challenge for children so they make very good progress. The childminder records observations of children's progress and uses the information effectively to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children's good health is successfully promoted. They enjoy healthy snacks, drinks and nutritious home-cooked meals, along with opportunities for regular fresh air and exercise.  The childminder is passionate about providing a good quality service for children and their parents. She attends training, regularly reads relevant publications and exchanges ideas with other childminders to keep up to date with any changes in practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the very best use of information from parents to plan precisely for children's learning.

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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

 make better use of information gained from parents about what their child can do at home, in order to plan more sharply for children's next steps in 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of her suitability to work with children.  The inspector viewed feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to protect children from harm and knows what action to take if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder has established good working relationships with other providers, such as schools. This means that children benefit from consistency in their care and learning. The childminder has completed many training courses since her registration and is motivated and enthusiastic. She attends relevant safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training to refresh and update her knowledge. The childminder has an accurate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of her practice and what she needs to do to improve further. She involves parents and children in her reviews to take account of their views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting activities that the children are eager to take part in and thoroughly enjoy. These activities hold children's interests and help them to learn through their play. The childminder interacts very well with children to effectively promote their speech development and understanding. She models good use of language and repeats language back to younger children. She names objects, shapes and colours to extend their vocabulary. The childminder effectively supports early literacy skills and mathematical development. For example, she shares stories with them while they eat their snacks and counts with them as they build. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved. The childminder has high expectations of their behaviour and provides secure and consistent boundaries. Children learn to take turns and share as they play together. The childminder is a good role model and teaches the children to follow good hygiene procedures. Children competently wash their hands before eating and show increasing levels of independence in meeting their personal needs. They enjoy doing things for themselves, such as putting on their shoes to go outside. The childminder offers children opportunities for daily fresh air and exercise. This helps to strengthen children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are gaining a good awareness of how to keep safe. They follow the childminder's safety instructions as they carefully use the slide.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are gaining key skills in preparation for nursery or school. They communicate confidently and effectively with adults and their friends alike. Children are very independent. They are enthusiastic learners and their self-care skills are well supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461529 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 945034 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Croxton Kerrial, a rural area of Grantham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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