Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2015 6 October 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 takes the time to get to know children and their families. She offers flexible settling-in sessions before children start which helps children settle well.  The well-qualified childminder provides a wide variety of experiences and resources which are suitable for children of different ages who attend. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to lead their own play and learning.  Children form strong bonds and have warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are settled in their care, demonstrating that they feel safe as they snuggle in for cuddles and include them in their play.  The childminder observes children as they play and tracks their development effectively. Next steps in children's learning are carefully considered and planned to ensure all children make good progress.  The childminder has built strong relationships with parents. Their feedback is extremely

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This provision is good

positive. Parents value the high quality of care and learning that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not using all opportunities to extend her professional development to improve knowledge and understanding of continually changing early years practice.  Parents are not regularly asked to contribute to the childminder's evaluation of practice so that they can give their ideas for future development.

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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 further opportunities for professional development to support the drive for outstanding quality practice  enhance the systems in place to ensure that the views of parents are used to drive forward improvements in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector was given a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 self-evaluation, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff working at the setting.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant ensure that potential risks are minimised by conducting regular risk assessments. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear procedures to follow should there be any concerns regarding a child in her care. The childminder closely supervises the work of her assistant offering effective support and coaching. This successfully improves the assistant's teaching skills and learning experiences for children. The childminder regularly refreshes training and reviews her practice to identify strengths and areas to develop. However, she recognises that she is not using all opportunities to extend her professional development and improve the quality of her own teaching to an outstanding level. Parents' views are also not regularly sought to contribute to the self-evaluation process, in order to help identify areas for further development and to ensure practice is the very best it can be.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children learn. She gathers information from parents about children's starting points and about their interests. She uses this to provide children with stimulating and enjoyable learning experiences. Children's individual learning and development needs are well met and they make good progress from their starting points. The childminder and her assistant interact well with children. They promote their understanding and speech development. They model good use of language to extend children's vocabulary and ask children questions to prompt them to express their thoughts and ideas. Children are able to concentrate on activities, take turns, investigate and explore, and are keen to join in when taking part in activities such as baking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a variety of experiences that help them understand different communities and the world around them. Children's good health is well promoted throughout established care routines. They eat healthy meals, enjoy physical exercise and benefit from established sleep periods that are agreed with parents. The childminder promotes children's independence according to their age and ability. Older children are able to undertake self-care routines unaided and convey their needs successfully. Younger children are supported to wash their hands before meals and after toileting. From a young age, children are encouraged to select resources independently and take responsibility as they learn to tidy away. Children behave well as they are given clear boundaries and expectations from the childminder and her assistant.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder works in close partnership with other settings that the children attend to complement their learning and development. As a result, there is good continuity in care and learning, and children are achieving at the expected levels for their age and stage of development. Children develop independence in their self-help skills. They are confident, sociable and enjoy learning. As a result, children are prepared for their next steps in learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337460 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 849225 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except for family holidays. Overnight care is provided by arrangement. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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