Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 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

 Children make good progress. The childminder builds close relationships with the children and their families. She plans activities that interest and challenge children, encouraging their future learning.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are good. They enjoy meeting with other children at groups they attend each week.  Partnerships with parents are strong. They share their views and comments about the care they and their child receive and are very happy with the service provided.  The childminder is proactive in ensuring that children play safely and happily. Potential risks within the home and garden have been effectively identified and appropriate steps taken to minimise them.  Good communication takes place between the childminder and other early years settings children attend. This ensures continuity of care and learning.  Children learn about diversity and the wider world. They explore different traditions and

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This provision is good

learn about cultural events and celebrations that take place.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents when children start does not consistently include their contributions about what they know their children can already do.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do at the start of their child's placement, so that this improves the accuracy of assessment.

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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 completed an observation of an activity and discussed it with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.  The inspector took account of the written and spoken views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully conversant with the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the procedures for reporting her concerns. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to her ongoing professional development. She maintains her knowledge of good quality childcare and any changes to legislation through reading literature and accessing various training courses. The childminder evaluates her own practice and seeks the views of the parents and children about the service they receive. She reflects on their comments to continually develop her provision. Partnerships with parents are generally strong. The childminder ensures that information regarding each child's personal, medical and dietary needs is gathered. The childminder uses the information to plan effectively to meet their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her observations and assessments of the children to clearly identify the next steps in their learning. Activities are planned and take into account the children's interests. Resources are plentiful and easily accessible. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She asks questions as they play and listens carefully to their response. Children enjoy being creative. They use their hands to manipulate malleable materials. One example of this is using dough to make different models. Children use their imagination. They use small-world figures as they re-enact familiar experiences, giving the characters different voices as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder spends time getting to know each child and their families through a gradual settling-in process. Children's care needs are discussed and incorporated into the day. They rest and sleep according to their requirements and their personal care needs are addressed throughout the day. The childminder provides freshly prepared meals each day that take into consideration the dietary needs and preferences of the children. Children develop self-help skills and independence and are involved in helping to prepare the table in readiness for meals and again after their meal has finished. Children have opportunities to be physically active in the garden. They visit local parks and enjoy walks in the local area. Children learn about their own safety. They follow clear and consistent routines outside the childminder's home when crossing roads. Children's self-esteem is promoted by the childminder. They fully understand what acceptable behaviour is and are

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

supported as they learn to negotiate through play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, relaxed and confident. They develop independence and make choices as they play. Children engage in activities that support their learning and take account of the differing ages and abilities of the children who attend. The childminder supports children's growing independence and the skills needed in readiness for the move on to school. Children's language and communication skills are well supported. They enjoy mark making and recognise the letters that form their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480038 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 993701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in the village of Stoney Stanton in Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6 and early years professional status.

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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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