Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 19 June 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

 Children, including those who receive funding, make good progress overall. They are motivated as they learn through playing, planned activities and outings. The well- qualified childminder supports children's fun and enjoyment, providing activities and resources that reflect their individual likes and interests.  Children's emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder offers positive interactions. Children demonstrate they feel secure, happy and settled.  The childminder has positive partnership with parents. She takes time to find out about children's home routines, care needs along with information on their learning and development. This helps her to plan an interesting environment which supports their individual needs and skills.  The childminder provides a homely, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. They make

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This provision is good

independent choices as they play.  The childminder has age-appropriate expectations of the children. She manages behaviour effectively and helps children develop an understanding of sharing. They are kind and friendly and are learning to take turns and consider the needs of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to encourage children to develop their speaking skills during activities.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can continue to develop her own knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching 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

 help younger children practise their developing speaking skills  focus the programme of professional development on improving teaching to a higher level so that children make even more rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated the range of activities on offer to the children with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications, children's development records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and practises emergency evacuations with children. She has taken effective steps to ensure and maintain a safe and secure environment for children. She has clear and effective policies and procedures in place to highlight the steps she would follow if she had concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her child protection and first-aid training up to date. Partnership with parents are well established. She keeps them informed of their children's progress in her setting, sharing ideas of how to build on learning at home. Parents comment that the childminder offers a good service to their children and that their children are happy to attend. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice to help her recognise where changes are needed within her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children to help inform this process, adapting her provision as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to a good range of resources that is suitable for their age and which provides appropriate challenges to help promote their interests and learning. 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 enjoy exploring the marks they make on paper using various paints and collage materials. They begin to use their imagination as they pretend to eat food they make, sharing this with the childminder and their peers. Children begin to recognise colour and name numbers in their play. The childminder continues to supports children's understanding of number and colours. She sings number rhymes with them and points out the colours of objects they play with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows a genuine fondness of the children in her care. She ensures children have opportunities to learn about their local community. With the childminder, children attend local parks, stay-and-play groups and meet with other childminders' children. These activities help children to develop their social skills and become aware of the needs of others. Children have opportunities to learn about other cultures and festivals through play and activities. This helps children to understand the wider world and develop tolerance and respect for others. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children have a healthy diet. Children spend time in the fresh air on a daily basis. This helps to support their health and build on their physical capabilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy independent play and are able to access toys of their choosing. They are confident in their interactions with each other and the childminder. Children begin to manage their own personal care. They feed themselves during meals and independently wash their own hands and face. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school or pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450688 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1066123 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Thurmaston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds a childcare 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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