Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 26 February 2010

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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 works particularly well with parents and with other settings some children also attend. She continually exchanges information with them to identify, assess and meet children's care and learning needs well.  Children show curiosity in the world around them. They enjoy making their own decisions and confidently use language to share their ideas.  Parents comment on the warm and supportive learning environment provided by this dedicated and loving childminder. Children are happy, settle quickly and enjoy friendly relationships with others.  The childminder is very experienced and passionate about providing good quality care and learning experiences for children. She has high expectations for children's achievements. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children respond well to the childminder's routines and clear boundaries for good behaviour. They have a positive sense of themselves, share and cooperate well with

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This provision is good

others.  The childminder is constantly evaluating her practice and children's learning. She uses training and shares good practice with her assistant and other professionals to extend her skills and knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to think for themselves and to consider why and how things happen.

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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

 give children more time to think for themselves and to consider why and how things happen.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her understanding of child protection matters. She attends training events and seeks information by reading and through her discussions with others. She knows the action to take to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder is continually improving the quality of teaching and the outcomes for children. Since the last inspection, she has improved upon children's learning by using their interests to build upon what they already know and can do. She updates her policies and shares them with parents to keep them well informed. The views of parents and children are sought as part of the childminder's self-evaluation. Parents state children are stimulated well and thrive in the childminder's care. They comment on the good progress children make, which prepares them well for school. Parents feel they receive good support from the childminder to close any gaps in children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans vibrant and fun experiences which capture children's interests. She uses children's enjoyment of playing outdoors to extend their learning and skills. Children develop their physical skills as they dig for dinosaurs in the sand. They confidently use language to share memories of playing in the sand with their friends. The childminder skilfully extends children's vocabulary. She introduces children to new descriptive words as they observe what happens to cotton wool and sand when it gets wet. Children develop their technical skills as they use magnifying glasses to seek items hidden in the garden. They are fascinated by ice which has formed on the ground. Children learn about the natural world as they observe the changes made as the ice melts in the sunshine.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children manage the move from home into the childminder's care well. They develop very strong attachments to the childminder. Children are very settled and demonstrate that they feel safe in her care. The childminder prepares children well for changes to their normal routine. This helps children to gain confidence and to be sociable with visitors, such as the inspector. Children help keep the play areas safe and tidy away toys when they have finished playing. Daily routines and activities help children to understand the importance of eating healthy foods and getting lots of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners who enjoy success. They explore numerals as they play a game of hopscotch and follow instructions well. Children develop their independence as they dress to play outside. They confidently meet their own personal care needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225751 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 866249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996. She lives in Market Harborough in Leicestershire and works with an assistant. The childminder operates term time, from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Wednesday, on Thursday from 7.30am - 9.30am and 3.00pm - 6pm and on Fridays from 7.30am - 9.30am. 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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