Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2016 Not applicable

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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 does not always engage children in purposeful play through a balance of planned and spontaneous activities. There are occasions when children lose interest and wander around with no purpose.  The childminder does not continuously reflect and evaluate on all aspects of her provision, in order to effectively drive forward improvement.  Information gained from children's observations and assessments is not always used to precisely plan activities that focus on their next steps in learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder attends training that will help to support and enhance her provision. Required training, such as first aid and safeguarding, is regularly attended. This ensures that she is up to date in her practice and helps to protect the children in her care.  Strong attachments and close relationships between the childminder and children are evident. The childminder offers clear rules and boundaries to help children learn right from wrong. Children learn to share, take turns during activities and play well together.  The childminder supports a healthy lifestyle well. She teaches children about making healthy choices and often incorporates outings into their day. This ensures that children get plenty of fresh air and exercise.  Children who attend other settings are supported well. The childminder regularly shares information and works well with other settings. This helps support children's continuity

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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

 use information gained from observations and assessments to plan consistently challenging and enjoyable experiences that fully promotes their next steps in all areas of learning 29/02/2016

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 provide purposeful play through an appropriate balance of adult- led and child-initiated activities 29/02/2016

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 enhance the organisation of activities, resources and the consistency of teaching practice to respond to children's individual needs. 29/02/2016

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

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 develop effective systems for self-evaluation that identifies strengths and weaknesses in practice and fosters continuous improvement.

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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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of people in the household.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children during play and evaluated this with her.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has a reasonable understanding of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She fully understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. Furthermore, the environment is safe and secure and the childminder ensures any potential risks are minimised. Systems are not yet fully in place to reflect and evaluate on practice and help to drive improvement forward. Activities sometimes lack challenge. This means children are not sufficiently stimulated to make good progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching varies and children do not make consistently good progress in their development. There is a range of activities and resources that children are able to choose for themselves. This means that they are able to independently choose what they want to play with. However, there are occasions when the childminder tends to supervise children rather than challenge and support their learning. The childminder provides suitable activities, so that all children can be involved and enjoy what they do. However, she does not take account of their ability to plan for their individual learning needs. For example, younger children who want to join in play at the pretend kitchen are steered away as it is seen as not appropriate. This means that, at times, opportunities are missed to promote learning. Nevertheless, the childminder does promote learning opportunities, at times, during children's play. She engages children in regular conversations and promotes their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are welcomed warmly into the childminder's home. They build secure relationships with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company. Children are developing high levels of confidence and self-esteem as the childminder consistently praises their efforts. She is a good role model and supports children's behaviour well. The childminder explains what behaviour is expected clearly and gently encourages them to make appropriate changes to their actions. Children are helped to develop their self-care skills, such as how to use the toilet and wash their hands independently. The childminder uses the local community to teach children about their own culture and that of others. Children are beginning to understand about similarities and differences. She regularly takes children to visit parks, shops and attend local groups where they develop further social skills and make friends.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making steady progress in their learning and development based on their starting points. They are acquiring some of the basic skills required for future learning, such as sharing and turn taking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472807 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 977693 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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