Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2017 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

 Children have formed strong attachments to the childminder and settle quickly when they arrive. This is because the childminder knows their individual personalities, interests and capabilities well. Children seek her out for reassurance and cuddles when needed.  The childminder has built up very good relationships with parents. She provides regular and detailed feedback about children's routines, activities and achievements. Parents are kept well informed and are fully involved in their children's care and learning.  Teaching is good. The childminder knows children well. She regularly observes and assesses children's level of achievement and plans effectively for their individual learning. Children make good progress in their learning in a short space of time.  The childminder offers sensitive guidance and consistent boundaries to help children learn how to behave. She is a good role model and uses her understanding about child

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This provision is good

development to ensure activities and experiences are appropriate and match their level of development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise concerns about a child's welfare. She uses training and other relevant information to keep her safeguarding knowledge and skills up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not put enough emphasis on building on her professional development in ways that help her achieve the very best standards of teaching and excellent outcomes for children.

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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

 put more emphasis on undertaking professional development that increases the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the home and garden used for childminding. She discussed with the childminder how she assesses and minimises any risks.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household and looked at evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and professionals expressed in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps children safe and prioritises their welfare. She is knowledgeable about procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child. The childminder evaluates her practice and provision well. Since registering, she has worked hard to enhance her knowledge and set high standards of care and education. She uses the views of parents and children to inform her plans for future development. She understands her strengths and weaknesses and has relevant action plans in place. This helps her to provide good quality learning experiences and achieve good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good because the childminder knows children and how they learn well. She regularly liaises with parents and observes children to identify their current stages of development. She then uses this information to plan activities that will support children's learning and development and interest them. For example, she is aware that babies are interested in music and sounds, ensuring a variety of musical toys is available for them to independently access. Children new to the setting are supported extremely well. The childminder is naturally caring and patient and makes sure the move from home to her setting is managed well. The childminder ensures there is adequate space for children who are crawling or new to walking to practise their skills. Children are developing and refining their large physical skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development are promoted well. The childminder takes time to get to know children and families during well planned settling-in sessions. Children form strong attachments to the childminder. Communication with parents is tailored to their preferred methods and means the childminder receives good information to help her meet children's care needs. The childminder promotes a healthy diet by offering a wide choice of healthy meals and snacks. She involves children in the preparation of food, which helps them to learn further about the food they are eating. Furthermore, the childminder shares her knowledge with parents to support their understanding of what a healthy diet is. The childminder values outdoor play and fresh air. She makes good use of her garden and local community to make sure children have good opportunities to spend time outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are given plenty of praise and sensitive guidance, which helps them establish the emotional security they need to go off and explore their environment. They are given plenty of opportunities to make choices and be independent. Toys with buttons and simple mechanisms fascinate younger children and support their motivation for learning. Good links with other early years and health professionals and the childminder's careful checking of children's progress help her to close any gaps in their learning quickly. Children are emotionally and developmentally supported to be prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481883 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 994854 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Coalville, Leicestershire. She operates her provision during term time from 8am 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.

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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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