Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 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 observes children and assesses their progress against the typical range of development for their age. This helps her to identify the next stage in children's learning, including any areas where they may need further support.  Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides healthy snacks and children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.  Children are happy, settled and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant.  Children are developing kindness and consideration for others as they learn to share the toys and resources. The childminder and her assistant are effective role models. They provide clear boundaries and expectations for children's behaviour.  The childminder is well organised. Records are maintained effectively and all meet requirements, such as children's attendance records.  The childminder's policies and procedures underpin her good practice. These are

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This provision is good

shared with parents to keep them fully informed about her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about what their children know and can already do when they start at the setting in order to precisely match her activities to children's immediate next steps in learning.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to review her assistant's ongoing performance and professional development, aimed at raising the quality of teaching and practice to an even higher level.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about their children's development when they start at the setting and use this information to promote their next steps in learning from the outset  strengthen arrangements for regularly reviewing the effectiveness of the assistant's practice and their ongoing training and development needs, in order to continue raising the overall quality of practice and teaching.

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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 and her assistant.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took into account the views of parents.  The inspector evaluated learning activities with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. They fully understand what action to take if there are concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder uses a wide range of training resources to extend and refresh both her, and her assistant's knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and government guidance. Children are closely supervised at all times in order to keep them safe. Risk assessments are effective in order to ensure children play in areas that are safe and suitable. The childminder works well with other agencies to provide children with the support they need. Parents are very positive about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and effectively implements her knowledge into practice. She involves children in imaginative play based on their first-hand experiences. For example, they play with role play resources and make cakes with dough. The childminder provides a running commentary of what she sees them doing as they play. Children develop good physical skills as they use rolling pins and cutters. The youngest children start to repeat the words they hear and listen carefully before beginning to follow simple instructions, such as putting the cakes in the pretend oven. The childminder speaks clearly to the children and repeats key words. This helps children to pronounce words correctly and supports their developing speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant. There is lots of fun and laughter in the rich and stimulating environment. Children are independent as they choose from a wide range of activities in the home. They are always busy and occupied. Children are developing a good understanding of the world in which they live. The childminder is helping them to learn about other cultures and festivals celebrated by themselves and others. She takes them out into the community where they meet new people and experience different activities and environments. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded to hold on to the handle as they climb the steps of the slide. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines. She helps children to understand why a healthy, balanced diet and exercise are important.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They acquire the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well to start school. All children show a love of books. Younger children handle books with interest and point to pictures as they turn the pages. They develop good language as they are constantly learning new words. Children are inquisitive and keen to explore. For example, they enjoy investigating interesting objects made of different materials, such as metal, wood and sponge. Children are developing confidence, independence and key skills that they will need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464964 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 994031 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 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 and lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who also holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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