Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 13 July 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 establishes effective partnerships with the staff in the schools that some children attend. Comprehensive information is exchanged on a daily basis and this practice successfully promotes continuity of care and education.  The childminder uses outings well to promote children's awareness of personal safety. She alerts children to possible hazards and dangers and then teaches them how to assess and minimise risks.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment indoors and outside. Children are totally at ease in the childminder's home. They spontaneously organise their own play and join in with others to explore the environment and have fun after school.  Children are physically active and experience plenty of fresh air. They play in the childminder's garden and benefit from frequent outings to the local parks and community. Children experience the world around them and learn how to successfully

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends regular mandatory training, she does not always make the most of all opportunities to further enhance her knowledge and raise the quality of practice to the highest levels.

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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

 develop a more ambitious programme of professional development that reflects the needs of individual children and will raise the overall quality of teaching to outstanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. Policies and procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being are in place and successfully implemented. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the possible signs of abuse and the procedures to follow to protect the welfare of children. The childminder aspires to improve the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to help shape her practice. She has attended appropriate training to enable her to safeguard children and administer first aid in an emergency. Comments from parents demonstrate that they are very happy with the care and learning provided for their children and the feedback that they regularly receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She knows how to promote children's enjoyment and learning through a varied programme of play activities. The broad range of experiences she provides is well considered and meets the needs and interests of the children who attend. Some children enjoy using their creativity to build various structures with plastic blocks, while others make interesting models using dough. Children eagerly share their creations with the childminder and she praises their efforts. This motivates children to keep on trying and become even more creative. Children are confident communicators, which supports them well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder fosters children's thinking skills well. She skilfully questions them and regularly engages them in meaningful conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and children have a strong sense of belonging. Children show through their actions and discussions that they thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's home. They build strong friendships with other children and play well together. Children know the daily routines well and demonstrate a good understanding of how to successfully manage risks. They competently hang up their coats and store their bags safely to avoid any trips and falls. Children have good opportunities to develop independence. They make choices and decisions about how they spend their time at the childminder's home. They independently select from the resources that are on offer and willingly help the childminder with manageable tasks. Children's understanding of good hygiene practices is well promoted. They are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children develop good physical skills and regularly play

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411717 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 851214 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire. The provision operates all year round from 3pm until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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