Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 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 promptly assesses the starting points for each child's learning and carefully monitors their ongoing progress. She knows each child very well and focuses her planning and teaching on their individual next steps in learning. The childminder successfully builds on children's understanding and skills.  The childminder works well with parents, ensuring she understands and meets each child's care and learning needs. She provides regular and detailed feedback about children's routines, activities and achievements. Parents are kept well informed and are fully involved in their children's care and learning.  The childminder is kind, caring and attentive. Children settle very quickly and confidently, joining in with activities and exploring the welcoming and comfortable environment. Children are happy and form positive relationships with the childminder and each other.  Children develop good independence skills and confidently express their interests and

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This provision is good

preferences. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to do things for themselves and acquire self-help skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established effective arrangements for her ongoing professional development, to further improve her teaching skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not ensure that the youngest children have the opportunities they need to be fully included in group conversations and to practise their emerging speaking skills.

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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

 focus more precisely on building on teaching skills that increase the potential to achieve the best possible outcomes for children's learning  involve the youngest children more successfully in sharing conversation with others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and discussed and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability and discussed her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a good start to her childminding business. She has a professional attitude and has high expectations for children's development. The childminder is motivated to build on her skills and has recently begun to evaluate her practice. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder organises herself and her time well. All of the required policies and procedures are in place and are implemented well to support her practice. The childminder pays close attention to the safety of children. She implements robust health and safety procedures. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her home, garden and outings. She takes positive action to minimise potential hazards. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and updates her knowledge through regular training. The childminder has formed strong links with other settings where children attend. She shares

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

detailed information with them, to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and animated. She excites children, joining in and engaging them in their play. The childminder provides a good variety of activities and resources, both inside and outside which are fun and interesting for the children. Together they share favourite stories. Children listen attentively and make meaningful contributions to the conversation. Children develop their creativity as they play imaginatively with dolls and small-world toys. They enjoy playing board games. They show their confidence and knowledge as they articulately explain and follow the rules of play. Outside, children create marks and patterns with brushes and water. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. Together they count cars and try and predict which will go the furthest as they push them down the slide.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their learning, social skills and an awareness of others through a wide range of interesting experiences in the local community. They regularly attend community groups with the childminder. Children behave well. The childminder encourages children to get along and help each other. They show care and consideration to those younger than themselves. Older children warmly involve those younger than them in play. Children follow good hygiene routines and understand the importance of washing their hands before meals and after playing outside. Children benefit from regular outdoor play. They frequently visit local parks where they enjoy exploring and using different equipment. They learn about healthy eating, and a range of nutritious meals and snacks is provided. This helps to promote an active and healthy lifestyle, which supports children's physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, relative to their age, stage of development and capabilities. They are happy, confident and enthusiastic learners. Children are developing the skills needed for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478743 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 980749 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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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 Wigston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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