Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides very good challenges and stimulation through a wide range of exciting activities and resources. Children are very interested and engaged in their play and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children are happy and relaxed within the childminder's home because of the good relationships established between them and the childminder.  Children's social and emotional skills are well promoted. The childminder teaches them to take turns, share and respect each other during their play. Children learn right from wrong at a young age because they know what is expected of them.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's day, verbally and through the use of daily diaries.  The childminder is a very reflective practitioner. She identifies her strengths and

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This provision is good

weaknesses and puts plans in place to improve her already good practice.  The childminder ensures that no child falls behind in their development. Through accurate observations and tracking systems, the childminder highlights children's achievements, monitors their progress and plans for their next stage in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take advantage of every opportunity to gain additional information from parents, in order to enhance their child's learning and support their progress further.  The childminder has not fully developed partnership working with other early years settings that children also attend, to consistently support children and ensure they are making the very best progress in all areas.

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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

 gain more information about children's achievements and changing interests from parents on a regular basis, in order to better support children's progress  strengthen partnership working with other early years settings that children attend, in order to obtain a fuller picture of children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's process for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed mandatory training, resulting in a good understanding of safeguarding issues and other government requirements. She is aware of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from possible harm and neglect. This is combined with a clear and detailed written policy and procedure to follow if she ever has a concern. Rigorous risk assessments are in place to ensure the safety of young children at all times. The childminder is committed to continuous professional development and recognises the need to keep herself up to date with changes to legislation. She uses her knowledge, skills and understanding to build on her teaching style and improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors and evaluates the provision effectively to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows the children well. She plans a broad range of interesting experiences that helps to engage children, building on their interests. Children develop their investigation skills as they participate in pasta play. They use different tools, including wooden, metal and plastic spoons, tweezers and scissors, to attempt to pick up cooked and dried pasta. Children show excitement as they fill and empty containers with pasta. The childminder follows children's interests and introduces a range of vehicles and small-world figures into their play to keep them engaged. Children develop their creative skills as they enjoy designing reindeers and making Christmas calendars. The childminder asks questions to further enhance children's mathematical development and problem- solving skills. For example, she asks them to predict how many pieces of pasta will fit in a container. Children find their name cards as they self-register on arrival, developing their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

literacy skills. As a result of the broad range of activities, children develop a wide range of skills and are well prepared for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is managed extremely well and they have very good manners. They politely ask to be excused from the table after lunch. The childminder helps children to share and take turns as they play and she praises them frequently, so they develop confidence and good self-esteem. The childminder promotes the importance of good hygiene routines with children. For example, after changing young children's nappies, she makes sure she washes her hands and that children do the same. Children have opportunities to experience physical challenges when they play in the childminder's garden and use the climbing equipment at the local playground. They learn about the wider world as they play with small-world people and engage in a range of cultural festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Children have well-developed self-care skills and manage many aspects of their personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225797 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 959735 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in the village of Countesthorpe Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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