Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 12 May 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

 Assessments are accurate and show children's good progress from their starting points. The qualified childminder effectively monitors the educational programme. She checks that she follows up children's next steps in activities and that the educational programme covers all the areas of learning.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. Their independence is promoted well and they are motivated and eager to learn, enhancing their readiness for school.  The childminder offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children. This helps them to grow in confidence and has a positive impact on their self- esteem. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations that positively promote children's cooperation and good behaviour.  The childminder celebrates each child's individuality and respects their backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. She teaches them to be tolerant of each other.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works in partnership with parents. They communicate well and share children's progress. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are very happy with the care and teaching that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Further opportunities to help children use the languages they speak at home, in addition to English, in their play and learning are sometimes missed.  The childminder's professional development focuses on essential aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at broadening her knowledge and developing her teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 additional ways to promote children's learning and understanding of the languages they speak at home, in order to fully support their developing skills in English  focus professional development more precisely on enhancing teaching and increasing the potential to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home used by children and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.  The inspector looked at the children's learning and development files and their assessment records.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training, including paediatric first aid, and checked the suitability of all members of the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows what action to take should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She implements a comprehensive range of policies, procedures and risk assessments which underpin her practice and help to keep children safe. The childminder is organised and keeps appropriate records of attendance, medication and accident reports to further help safeguard children. She attends all mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, to update her knowledge. However, there is less focus on widening her knowledge and raising her teaching skills from good to outstanding. The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision, taking into account the views of parents, and plans for continuous improvement. Links with local schools help to ensure that children's learning is complemented and their well-being is promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She joins in children's play and engages them in conversation to promote their communication, language and thinking skills. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages them to repeat sounds associated with their play. For example, children enthusiastically woof like a dog while playing with an interactive toy. The childminder successfully extends this learning by introducing colour and number. Children listen well and show they understand by following instructions. Children enjoy using their imagination as they engage in pretend play. They share their wishes to prepare food for a well-known fictional pig. The childminder tunes into their interests and enables them to follow their own ideas. She provides children with a blanket after they indicate that they want to put their favourite pig character to bed. Children are regularly observed and assessed. These assessments are shared with parents to enable their children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning to be complemented at home as well as in the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely, well-resourced environment, where children are happy, settled and secure. She works closely with parents to support children to settle in her setting. She talks to parents and gathers a range of information about their child's development and personal routines and uses this to provide consistency in their care. The childminder is mindful of promoting healthy lifestyles. She supports parents to send nutritious food for their children and ensures they have daily exercise and walks in the local community. She regularly takes children to groups that provide them with opportunities to mix with others, helping to develop their social skills and confidence. Children are helped to learn good hygiene practices. They wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder ensures all children make good progress in their learning and development. She is quick to recognise and meet children's additional needs or any gaps in their learning. This good practice helps children develop the knowledge and skills they need in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350855 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 863348 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in New Parks, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, seven days a week, including bank holidays, from 7am to 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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