Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 6 August 2015

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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 has made significant improvements since her last inspection. Together with support from her local authority, she has successfully implemented actions to drive improvement. The childminder has attended training, improving her knowledge of safeguarding children and how to effectively monitor their development.  The childminder evaluates the service she provides. She identifies her strengths and where she can improve. For example, she identifies that children would benefit from more sensory experiences outdoors.  The childminder provides a good range of activities that support children's individual interests. The children have lots of fun and laughter with the childminder and one another.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are well established. The childminder effectively builds relationships with them and provides different ways they can communicate with one another. Parents are kept well informed about all aspects of the

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This provision is good

service.  Children's good behaviour is superbly reinforced by positive praise from the childminder. She takes all opportunities to praise them regardless of how big or small their achievements may be.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider different ways to help children explore and understand about living things and how they grow.  Although the snacks provided are healthy, the childminder tends to stick to familiar foods and does not always think to broaden children's food experiences.

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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

 explore further ways of promoting children's awareness of where their food comes from as they begin to learn about living things and how they grow  extend children's understanding of making choices about what they eat, introducing new tastes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualification and training certificates, and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Following support, the childminder has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving her overall practice. These improvements have positively improved children's safety and learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what she must do in the event of a child protection concern. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Suitability checks have been completed for all adults living in her home. The childminder reflects on her own practice and keeps abreast of changes in childcare through reading recent publications. Written information contributed by parents suggests they are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder holds a level 2 qualification and has many years experience in supporting children's learning and development. She is knowledgeable about the current stage of development and interests of children in her care. The childminder successfully provides challenging experiences to help them make good progress. Children enjoy playing with a jug of water and cups. They learn mathematical language, such as full, empty, more and less. They also learn how to count in numerical order. The childminder extends the children's critical-thinking skills. She asks them questions that make them think how to solve mathematical problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is excellent. They learn about the house rules and are effectively supported to learn the difference between right and wrong. Children's emotional needs are successfully supported. Settling-in arrangements are agreed with parents on an individual basis. The childminder understands that some children may take longer to settle than others. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices. Children wash their hands before eating and are encouraged to wipe their own noses when they have a cold. There are daily opportunities for physical exercise. The childminder checks her home each day to ensure it is safe. She also reminds the children how to keep safe. The childminder makes the children aware that if they throw the toys they may hurt themselves or their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across the seven areas of learning. The childminder effectively monitors their development. She identifies any gaps in their learning through effective assessment, and provides opportunities to overcome them. Children are learning to build relationships in different surroundings with others of a similar age. The childminder takes them to play with children cared for by other childminders.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416618 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1024241 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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