Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2016 2 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has a good understanding of the things that children need to learn and of how to promote children's learning through play.  The childminder observes children and uses assessment to accurately plan for their next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes good use of her local community and trips further afield to develop children's understanding of diversity.  Children are very happy in the care of the childminder. They develop a sense of achievement when they complete activities and are encouraged to take pride in their successes.  The childminder reflects on the service that she provides. For example, she considers if children have enjoyed planned activities, what they have learnt and how she can improve what she offers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide younger children with enough opportunities to make independent choices in their play so they can develop their own ideas and interests.  The childminder does not make the best use of information from parents about what their children have achieved at home, in order to inform her planning of activities and build fully on what children know and can do.  Although the childminder monitors and evaluates her practice, she does not accurately highlight specific areas of her teaching practice which would benefit from further development.

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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

 create more opportunities for the youngest children to make choices in their play and to build on their own ideas and interests  make better use of what parents can share about their children's achievements at home, in order to inform planning and to build as fully as possible on the learning that takes place elsewhere  identify more clearly where teaching practice can be improved and implement a programme of professional development that increases the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about current child protection issues and safeguarding legislation. She knows the action she must take if she was to have a concern about a child's welfare. The environment is risk assessed and all possible hazards to children are minimised. The childminder maintains her first-aid certificate, which helps to ensure that children receive appropriate care if they sustain an injury or become ill. The childminder has a range of detailed policies and procedures. She shares these with parents, so that they are aware of her practice when caring for their children. The childminder completes an accurate review of children's development between the ages of two and three years. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to children to develop their language and communication skills. She explains what is happening, uses effective questioning and introduces new vocabulary. This builds on their understanding and gives them time to hear and practise new words. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning. Children gain a strong understanding of mathematical concepts and they learn about shapes and colours. For example, they measure their hands as they make prints with the paint. The childminder prints her own hand and asks the children, 'Is it bigger or smaller than your hand?' They compare shapes and sizes, and explore colour as they mix paint together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides opportunities for regular exercise. Children also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet to promote good health. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups, where she helps children to develop their social skills and self- confidence. Children's good behaviour and individual efforts are given meaningful praise. The childminder manages unwanted behaviour sensitively, taking into account children's ages and level of understanding. The childminder teaches children the importance of helping to tidy away after an activity has finished, in order to keep the area safe. Children learn about each other's differences and enjoy activities that incorporate many different festivals and events.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident individuals who are interested in the world around them. Their small-muscle skills that help with early writing are promoted well. Children are offered many resources to make marks. They develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stage in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364521 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1044174 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and she lives in Leicester. The childminder operates her provision on Monday to Friday from 6.30am until 5.30pm and all year round, except for 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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