Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 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 benefit from the individual attention they receive from the childminder and form strong attachments with her. Children are happy and comfortable in their surroundings.  The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment. Children are settled, secure and behave well. They are familiar with routines and expectations, and respond positively to the childminder's guidance and support.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities based on their individual interests and next steps in learning. Children are keen to join in and concentrate well.  Children's speech and language is developing well. The childminder talks to them, asks questions and listens carefully to what they have to say. Children learn new words quickly and show confidence in their own ability.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides parents with information about their children's day, she is not sharing sufficient detail about the precise learning targets set or detailed information on how they can extend children's learning at home.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to provide opportunities for younger children to develop their physical skills in preparation for writing.

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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

 share more detailed information with parents about the specific learning targets set for their children and how to precisely support children's learning at home to help them make the best progress  increase opportunities for younger children to use and practise their physical skills in preparation for writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a good start to her childminding business. She is keen to continue to build on her knowledge and skills through ongoing training. She researches good practice ideas and shares these and new thoughts with other childminders. She constantly reviews and evaluates her practice and sets targets for improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She has an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. The childminder organises herself well. She shares her policies and procedures with parents to ensure that they are fully aware of her responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. Her positive interactions with children help them to make good progress in their learning. For example, the childminder shows young children how pieces of a train track fit together for the first time. They watch closely and with great interest. The childminder gives children time and space to try for themselves. With determination they successfully connect the pieces together and proudly share their achievements. The childminder adds resources to promote children's sustained interest. She introduces mathematical language, such as up and down, and big and small as children move the bridge and compare the different sizes of trains. Children enjoy imaginative play as they play with dolls and pushchairs. They re-enact what they know and have seen as they pretend to take their babies for a walk and feed them a snack.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and sociable. They participate in a range of activities that supports their good health and well-being. For example, they use the outdoor equipment, visit parks and go on walks with the childminder. Children benefit from a well-balanced diet. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children's individual needs are met. She promotes children's understanding of how suitable hygiene practices contribute towards their good health. She encourages children to manage their own self-care needs from a young age. Children learn to wash and dry their hands independently before eating. The childminder takes children to various playgroups within the local community. Children meet and interact with new people and effectively build their early social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent learners. They are able to make decisions and choose what they want to do. They are also confident to try new activities that further enhance their learning. Children make good progress in all areas of learning and develop skills that prepare them well for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485684 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1004080 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Birstall, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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