Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 17 January 2013

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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 has clear expectations of children's behaviour. Children behave well and know what is expected of them. They learn good manners and how to respect each other.  Children are enthusiastic to engage in activities and display good problem-solving skills. This is because the childminder plans a range of challenging activities based on assessments of children's individual needs and interests.  Overall, the quality of teaching is good, with some elements being outstanding, particularly during adult-led play. The childminder supports children's learning by providing meaningful activities to help them to make good progress. Children are extremely motivated and concentrate for good periods of time given their age.  The childminder is committed to delivering a good quality service. She uses training to strengthen her practice and effectively works alongside other childminders to help drive

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This provision is good

improvement. This helps to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder supports children's independence and good hygiene routines exceptionally well from an early age. Children wash their hands in readiness for snack and help prepare their own place at the table for meals.  Children settle very well and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They form good relationships with her. The childminder is attentive and responsive to children's interests and meets their individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work with other settings children attend as effectively as possible to support continuity of care and learning.

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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

 establish stronger links with other settings that children attend and encourage them to share relevant information about children's learning and care.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and completed a joint evaluation of this with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in letters read during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively evaluates and reflects on her practice. She gathers parents' and children's views regularly. This helps her to identify and implement improvements that have a positive impact on outcomes for children. Links between home and the setting are highly successful. Parents are given lots of opportunities to be involved in their child's learning and progress. The childminder works alongside parents and communication between them is very strong. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the service she provides. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's understanding of mathematics develops extremely well, as one child was observed counting up to 25 and naming shapes, such as triangle and oval. They recognise different colours as they use coloured water in the sand to build with the shapes. The childminder is extremely good at following children's lead. For example, during play she talks about the different colours of superheroes that children are interested in. Children benefit from the childminder's encouragement and involvement in their play. She guides and extends their speaking skills and she introduces new vocabulary. The childminder consistently promotes children's learning and poses questions that extend their thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy exceptionally healthy food options, such as a tray with a selection of vegetables sticks, sandwich fillings and fruit. Mealtimes are successfully used to promote children's independence skills particularly well. They make choices, feed themselves, pour their own drinks and drink from a cup successfully. Children access daily opportunities to have hands-on interaction with the childminder's puppy and dog. They have been able to see the puppy grow and are learning how to respect and behave around animals. This helps them to learn about being responsible and about staying safe while around animals when they are out. Children regularly access fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden. Regular trips in the local area also help to enhance children's physical skills. Consequently, their well-being is well promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder forms effective early relationships with parents and children and uses observations to plan children's next steps. This helps children to make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children's communication and language is supported exceptionally well and they are developing above their expected level in this area. Children are using very good thinking and problem-solving skills. They are confident learners and have a 'can do' attitude to learning. These skills give children good foundations for their future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432820 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 995988 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am 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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Telephone number

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