Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 4 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 experienced and qualified childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She uses this knowledge well to provide children with a stimulating environment and a wealth of high-quality learning experiences.  The childminder promotes children's health needs well. She provides well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks and helps children develop positive eating habits from an early age. Children learn how to brush their teeth properly and pre-school children understand why this is necessary.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. They receive plenty of affection and show good levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder takes great care to let children know that they are valued and important to her. She listens carefully to their thoughts and ideas and promptly acknowledges their efforts and achievements.  Children develop good speaking, listening and understanding skills. This includes

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This provision is good

children with special educational needs. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for meaningful conversations. She routinely reinforces the correct pronunciation of words and often asks questions that inspire children to think, listen and respond.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although assessment of individual children's progress is good, the childminder has not yet established a highly successful system to monitor and compare the progress of different groups of children to confirm that no group is falling behind.  The childminder and her assistants do not robustly reflect on the quality and impact of their teaching to help promote the best possible outcomes for children.

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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

 review and monitor the progress of different groups of children and use this information to make sure that all groups of children make the best progress they can  reflect further on the quality and impact of teaching so that professional development and plans for the future are more precisely focused on helping children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, two of her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and recorded on questionnaires, letters and greetings cards.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. They confidently describe many of the possible indicators of abuse and know what to do if they have any concerns. Children are closely supervised and a good range of safety precautions is in place to help protect them. The childminder continually reflects on many aspects of her service and shows a strong capacity for further improvement. She closely monitors the work of her assistants and ensures they fully understand her policies and procedures. They regularly discuss children's progress and share ideas gained through personal research, experience and training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children of all ages have lots of fun and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. The childminder finds out exactly what individual children know, like and can do, and carefully plans experiences using this information. She maintains strong partnerships with parents, other agencies and the local schools that children will attend. The childminder often talks to parents about their children's next steps and suggests ways that they can guide their children's learning at home. She successfully uses information gathered from meetings with school staff to help children develop early reading and writing skills. Pre- school children are regularly encouraged to have a go at recognising and writing their names. Babies and toddlers develop hand-to-eye coordination skills from the ways that they are encouraged to handle toys and resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled. They confidently explore their environment and show a strong sense of belonging. They know where to find their favourite toys and are very familiar with the daily routine. The childminder talks to parents about their parenting practices and children's home routines. They work in close partnership to ensure children receive consistent and effective care. The childminder frequently takes children on outings in the local community and children learn to appreciate the world around them. The childminder teaches children about a range of religious and cultural festivals, for example, Diwali and the Chinese New Year. Children participate in a variety of planned activities inspired by these and learn about differences and similarities in people and traditions. The childminder and her assistants are positive role models, successfully teaching children to be kind, well mannered and caring. Children behave well and toddlers quickly learn to

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points and are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning. They are learning how to cooperate with others and solve problems. Children show good levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. They make choices about what they want to play with and are proud of their achievements. Older children often help the younger ones. For example, they show them how to put on coats and use cutlery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397329 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 859869 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 32

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Birstall, Leicestershire. She employs three assistants. Of these, one has an early years qualification at level 3 and another has a qualification at level 2. The childminder has a qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder also provides care for children with special educational needs.

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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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