Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 10 April 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 is well qualified and knows the children in her care very well. She plans positive experiences and activities closely linked to children's interests, which they enjoy. The childminder makes regular observations of children's play and uses this information to assess their development and plan for their future learning.  The childminder effectively implements her comprehensive policies and procedures, which helps her to safeguard children. She provides a homely, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a very good range of easily accessible resources.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them, both electronically and in writing, about their children's ongoing progress and how this can be continued at home.  Children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and use very good manners. The childminder praises children for their achievements, contributing to their confidence

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This provision is good

and self-esteem.  Children learn how to be safe. They take part in regular fire evacuation practises, as well as being taught about road safety and stranger danger. They keep their play environment free from hazards as they pick toys up from the floor without being asked. They also push chairs under tables and listen to and follow instructions from the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to challenge older children's awareness and understanding of numbers.  Opportunities for children to develop their curiosity and imagination are not always fully explored.

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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

 strengthen the opportunities for older children to be further challenged in their already good knowledge and understanding of numbers  increase opportunities for children to build on their curiosity and imagination.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated the range of activities on offer with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and took account of their views and the views of other parents expressed in written testimonials.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of her household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Daily checks of the environment and robust risk assessments ensure hazards to children are minimised. The childminder keeps up to date with child protection procedures and attends regular training, enabling her to recognise and act according to potential signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is devoted to the children in her care and her job. She recognises the importance of continuing her professional development as a means to continually improve her practice. She completes a wide range of short courses to increase her knowledge and understanding of childcare. This helps to further improve her teaching and children's progress. Parents comments are highly supportive of the childminder and of the service she offers. She works closely in partnership with other early years settings to help offer a consolidated approach to children's ongoing learning. The childminder evaluates her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

practice. She seeks the views of parents and children through questionnaires and discussion, using this to inform change.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder obtains information from parents about what children know and can do when they start in her care. These starting points for children's learning are used to plan an environment suited to the individual needs of each child. As a result, all children make at least good progress. Children are inquisitive and active learners. They show high levels of engagement and focus on set tasks for extended periods of time. For example, children want to make a go-cart. They unscrew bolts and work out where best to place individual pieces of construction to aid this task. Children are highly confident communicators. They speak to the inspector, asking her a range of questions about her visit and share information easily and openly. They think carefully about questions asked, giving a considered response.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and show kindness to others. They ask the inspector if she would like a drink and water is poured for her. Children develop positive relationships with their peers. They play well together and older children sometimes offer toys to younger children that they think they may enjoy. The childminder's obvious enjoyment of her role ensures that children form strong bonds and attachments with her. As a result, their emotional needs are very well met. The childminder takes children to local parks, sing and sign groups and toddler groups to meet other adults and children. This helps build their social skills and awareness of diversity. Children's health is well supported. They independently wash their hands before meals and eat a healthy packed lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who receive funded education, make good progress from their starting points. They are gaining valuable skills that will help them be prepared for their move on to school. Children demonstrate good independence skills and manage their personal needs well. They begin to recognise letters in their name from displayed words and seeing keys on computer keyboards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257267 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1064415 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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