Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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

 The childminder understands how children learn through play. Teaching is good and the childminder builds on what children know and can do to assist them in their future learning.  Children's safety and welfare are well promoted. The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children feel safe and secure.  Children develop strong attachments with the childminder. They behave well and the childminder praises them for their efforts, which promotes their emotional well-being and confidence.  The childminder has established positive relationships with parents. This helps to ensure that children benefit from complementary care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's understanding and awareness of similarities and differences between people in the wider society.  The childminder does not consistently ask parents for their views on the quality of the provision or what aspects would benefit from improvement.

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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

 extend opportunities that support children in developing their awareness of differences between people in society  provide more ways for parents to share their ideas and suggestions as part of the self- evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, qualifications, policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm, and maintains a safe and secure environment. She has completed child protection training and has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She reflects on her practice and keeps up to date with changes in early years. This helps to ensure outcomes for children continue to improve. There are well-established links with the schools that children attend. Information is effectively shared to ensure continuity in children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children to identify current interests and takes account of their views. She plans a good variety of challenging activities so children have fun. Children enjoy using their imagination as they design Christmas decorations. They delight in their achievements as they thread pipe cleaners through small holes and show off their designs to the childminder. Children welcome the interaction with the childminder and respond positively. She provides good guidance and encourages children to think about mathematical concepts and texture. Children respond with confidence, asking many questions and clearly learning from the experience. Children are given time to acquire and practise the key skills they need at school. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's ongoing progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that settling-in procedures are flexible and meet children's individual needs. She asks parents about their children's home routines and works with them to provide consistent care. The childminder is mindful that children have had a busy day at school and this is their leisure time where they can play and relax. Resources are easily accessible so children can make independent choices in their learning. The childminder is a positive role model who listens with genuine interest to what children have to say. This helps them to feel valued. She teaches children how to protect themselves and regularly talks to them about fire safety. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for them through good hygiene routines and the provision of healthy snacks. Children use a wide range of resources to promote their physical skills. They are provided with opportunities for exercise and fresh air and benefit from planned

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

visits to the local park. This helps children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458146 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 929095 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Atherstone, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. At the time of the inspection the childminder was providing out-of- school care only.

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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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