Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 15 December 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 suitable improvement since the last inspection. She has completed a recognised paediatric first-aid course and holds a valid first-aid certificate.  The childminder encourages children's language and communication skills. She skilfully asks questions to support children's learning and gives them time to think about their answer before responding.  The childminder has reflected on her own practice and the service she provides enabling her to identify professional training opportunities, in order to develop her knowledge and skills and continually develop her provision.  Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They access the garden, visit parks and places of interest and walk to and from school each day. The childminder provides a variety of resources that encourages children to be active and supports their physical abilities.  Children remain safe. The childminder has assessed all areas accessed by the children

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This provision is good

and has taken steps to minimise any potential hazards. Children learn about their own safety and follow good road safety routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's understanding of diversity and the wider world, to support their awareness of people within society with diverse physical characteristics and disability, are not fully supported by the childminder.  The childminder's initial planning for children is not always based on what they already know and can do. She does not consistently seek this level of information from parents when children first start.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their understanding of diversity and the wider world, to support their awareness of people within society with diverse physical characteristics and disabilities  seek more detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do at the start of their child's placement.

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect, and is fully aware of the procedures for sharing any concerns. Steps are taken to ensure children are not left unattended with un- vetted adults. Children are actively involved in practising the fire evacuation drill to help develop their understanding of the importance of leaving the childminder's home quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. The childminder works closely with parents and other early years providers who share the care of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes, assesses and plans a variety of activities that challenges and supports children's learning. Children enjoy being creative. For example, they recognise the different shapes and colours of beads as they create their own patterns, confidently counting the amount they have placed onto a lace. Younger children are supported as they become mobile. Resources are attractively arranged to interest them and they move around the floor experiencing different activities. For example, they gather different coloured stacking beakers and bang them together. The childminder encourages them to place the beakers inside one another or on top and gives lots of praise when they do this. Children enjoy being creative and develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they use various small tools. They are encouraged to use scissors to cut different materials and then glue them onto paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and relaxed in the childminder's care. The childminder is fully aware of their care needs and routines which she successfully incorporates into the day. Children develop an understanding of the importance of sharing the toys and taking turns through play. Children's good behaviour is recognised and praised. The childminder ensures younger children feel comfortable throughout the day and provides good care, such as nappy changing routines and allowing children to rest and sleep as they need to. The childminder supports parents to ensure that children enjoy healthy foods each day. She is fully aware of children's individual dietary needs and preferences, and ensures they have access to fresh drinks throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, and develop skills in readiness for the move on to school. They develop confidence and become independent in dressing themselves before going outside. Children enjoy making marks and are developing their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226113 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1044751 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives in Braunston Town in Leicester. The childminder operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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