Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2015 1 February 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not aware of the requirement to complete a written progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not effectively assess children's achievements from the outset or as an ongoing process. She does not have a precise picture of their progress. As a result, the childminder is not always able to accurately plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice and has not maintained her professional development. She has not kept up to date with changes within the early years requirements.  The childminder sometimes over directs children during activities. She does not give them enough choices to enable them to make their own decisions about how they would like to do things.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model. Fair and realistic house rules and expectations are well established. Children show a strong sense of belonging as the childminder values and respects each child as an individual.  The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and good hygiene routines. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and exercise. They go on daily walks with the childminder, visit local parks and play in the childminder's garden.  The childminder forms strong attachments with children, effectively supporting their emotional well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 complete a written progress check for all children aged between two and three years and share it with parents 05/05/2016

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Due Date

 undertake regular and accurate assessments of what children can do and use the information to plan suitability challenging activities based on their next steps in learning, so that they make good progress. 05/05/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve arrangements for self-evaluation and professional development. Effectively identify any weaknesses and breaches of legal requirements and take the necessary action to address them  provide more opportunities for children to make their own decisions about how they would like to do things during activities.

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Inspection activities

 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 talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed written comments from a selection of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is aware of the action to take if she has any concerns about their welfare. The childminder ensures that children can play in safety and minimises risks within her home and when on outings. She maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder and parents exchange information daily, through discussion and a written diary. This includes details of children's care needs and the activities they have participated in during the day. The childminder establishes sound relationships with other providers to promote the continuity of children's care and learning. She is committed to the care of children that attend her setting. However, her practice does not reflect some aspects of the most recent changes in legislation. Therefore, there are some gaps in her knowledge and provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is experienced and suitably qualified for her role. She understands how children learn. However, children's overall progress is not fully supported. The childminder talks with parents and observes what children can do. However, she does not find out children's starting points when they first join her setting. She does not carry out regular and precise assessments to help accurately identify children's next steps in learning. This information is therefore unable to be used to help children make better progress. Planning is not fully effective in order to provide suitably challenging activities. Overall, children develop appropriate mathematical and literacy skills in readiness for their next stage in learning. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts during activities and everyday routines. She teaches them about colours, numbers, sizes and shapes. The childminder effectively promotes children's language skills including those with English as an additional

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

language. She asks questions as they play and encourages them to share their thoughts. She introduces and models new words and simple sentences to support children's understanding and speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder is kind and caring and understands the needs of children in her care. The environment is warm and welcoming. There are a good variety of accessible toys and resources for children to use. Children feel comfortable and secure. They learn how to keep themselves safe through gentle reminders and familiar routines both in the home and on outings. Children talk about how they must wear seat belts in the car. The childminder supports children to attend to their own self-care needs. They have the self- confidence to choose resources and show respect for each other and the environment.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are working at the typical levels of development for their ages. They are interested and eager to join in with activities. However, the assessment arrangements are not secure. The childminder does not accurately track children's progress and she has failed to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226072 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 871374 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Oadby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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