Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 20 April 2015

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a range of age-appropriate activities to help all children make good progress from their starting points.  Children enjoy learning through play with the well-qualified childminder. She knows them well and observes what they are interested in.  Children have developed secure emotional bonds with the childminder. They are happy and feel safe in the welcoming environment.  The childminder sets clear, age-appropriate house rules. She supports children to follow the rules, such as using good manners, being kind, sharing and take turns. This helps children develop good social skills and their behaviour is good.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with other settings and professionals to help meet children's learning and support needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet targeted at strengthening her practice so that it reaches an outstanding level.  Children are not always given the time they need to work things out. The childminder is enthusiastic to teach, model and demonstrate to children how to do things, rather than to find a solution for themselves.

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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

 make the most of professional development opportunities that further enhance practice and support children's rapid progress  give children more opportunities to solve problems for themselves.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. She undertakes regular checks of the environment and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals. She works in partnership with other settings and parents to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and care. Relationships with parents are good. Information is shared daily about what children have achieved and experienced.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans the indoor learning environment well for children. She offers a wide range of interesting resources to help them explore and develop independence. Children have fun exploring and creating with play dough. The childminder helps them to use utensils to mould and shape animals. Children's learning is extended as the childminder develops children's early mathematical skills through counting and recognising numbers. The childminder uses her good knowledge of what each child can do and is interested in to adapt activities in ways which promote their learning. The childminder supports children's speaking skills well. She models clear language and repeats words back when very young children are learning how to pronounce them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close and trusting bonds with the childminder. She offers gentle reassurance and praise whenever it is needed. This helps to contribute to children's high levels of self- esteem and confidence. The childminder is a good role model and provides a consistent, positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She supports children to understand when their behaviour is not acceptable and helps them to react more positively when developing their friendships. Children are taught the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They wash their hands before they eat a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children have regular opportunities to play outside. They are able to develop and practise a range of skills as they play in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are self-assured and confident and establish an enthusiastic, motivated attitude towards their learning. Children carry out independent tasks, such as putting on their coats, feeding themselves at lunch and tidying away toys after themselves. These skills prepare children well in readiness for future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225134 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1090167 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Kegworth, Leicesershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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