Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 15 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 makes accurate observations and assessments of children's achievements and development. She identifies their next steps in learning, in order to build on what they already know and can do.  Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They develop good relationships with the childminder and play confidently in her home.  Teaching is good. Children have access to a wide range of resources which is suitable for their age, and provides appropriate challenges that promotes their interest and learning.  The childminder has clear and realistic expectations of children. She manages behaviour well, helping children as they play, to develop an understanding of sharing. Children are kind and friendly, and are beginning to take turns and consider the needs of others.  The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She uses knowledge gained from training and updates from the internet, to enhance the care

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This provision is good

and teaching children receive.  There are good arrangements in place to ensure smooth transitions for when children move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to encourage younger children to practise their speaking skills and use their growing vocabulary during activities.  The childminder has yet to explore even further successful ways to guide parents, so that a shared approach to children's learning is fully embraced.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities for younger children to develop and practise their growing language skills as they play  explore further ways to involve parents in the support of their children's learning.

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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 evaluated the range of activities on offer with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including, policies and procedures, risk assessments, self-evaluation and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant in regards to children's safety and ensures all areas children access are safe and secure. She explains the signs and indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow should she be concerned for a child's welfare. The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has actively sourced support from the local authority to help her develop her service. This has enabled her to successfully address weaknesses in the provision. She continually reflects on her practice and teaching skills, to improve outcomes for children. Parents contributions are valued as part of this process. The childminder keeps parents informed of the progress children are making. Parents share positive comments about the provision, and they value the support and flexibility the childminder offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care. She is responsive to their interests and uses these to plan activities which aid and develop their learning. The childminder immerses herself in children's play. During activities, the childminder shows and guides the children how to use the play equipment on offer. Children use real-life objects to enhance their play. They build walls with breakfast cereals and transport flakes of corn in small-world vehicles. These soon disappear as younger children eat these. Children's physical skills develop as they climb on sit-and-ride toys. The childminder carefully watches them, only intervening when younger children struggle to manoeuvre themselves onto the seat. Children kick balls back and forth to the childminder, showing good spatial awareness.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm and welcoming and children demonstrate that they feel safe and comfortable. The childminder is a good role model for children. She praises the positive behaviour they display and says please and thank you when children share their toys with her. Children start to learn about a healthy diet and they enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure a good range of information is sourced before they begin in her care. She updates this information on a regular basis. This enables her to keep abreast of any change in children's health, well-being and routines. As a result, children's changing needs are met well in her setting, and they are emotionally secure. Children's social skills are developing as they spend time mixing with other childminder's and children in their care. Children learn about what makes them similar and different during a range of planned play opportunities and accessible

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They begin to develop their sensory skills as they handle a variety of textures. Support is offered to help younger children learn to take off their shoes and coats. Children are motivated and spend good levels of time at self-chosen activities. They are acquiring the key skills they need for their future learning, and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449635 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1042557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Thurmaston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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