Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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

 The childminder uses her experience and knowledge of children's learning and development to create a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outside.  The childminder and her assistants plan enjoyable and challenging activities to develop children's literacy and mathematical skills. For example, children dance to music and run excitedly to find a shape when the music stops.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She shares their children's learning, provides ideas for learning at home and encourages parents to spend time in the setting with their children.  Children receive good support to develop their health and well-being. They have a wealth of opportunities to enjoy fresh air, develop their physical skills and learn about the natural world in the extensive farm and woodland areas on site.  Children behave very well and are extremely polite and kind to each other. The

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This provision is good

childminder and assistants are good role models and actively acknowledge and celebrate children's kindness and good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways to effectively share information and work more closely with other settings that children attend.  Opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others are less well developed.

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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

 strengthen the links with other settings that children attend to fully promote a shared approach to meeting children's needs  provide additional opportunities for children to explore the similarities and differences between themselves and others to further develop their understanding of the wider world.

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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 spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She is committed to continual improvement and regularly reviews her practice to identify further areas for development. The childminder is also committed to enhancing her own professional skills. For example, she uses learning from recent training to increase children's learning through music and movement. The childminder provides support and training to ensure that assistants have a good understanding of the early years requirements and know how to successfully promote children's learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants effectively assess and manage risk both indoors and outside. They are aware of how to recognise and report any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder's provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's knowledge of the children is strong. She plans effectively for individual children's learning and regularly monitors their progress. The childminder successfully promotes children's imaginative and creative skills. For example, children delight in creating an imaginary family in the outdoor treehouse. The childminder and assistants promote and extend children's language and communication well. They take time to encourage children to talk about their learning and play. This helps to reinforce children's learning and develops their speaking and listening skills. While investigating flowers, children correctly name the flower parts. They make connections with earlier learning and confidently talk about the conditions required for seeds to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully supports children's independence and self-care skills. Children have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They can identify and explain safe areas outside and explain that they hold hands to prevent getting lost as they walk to the 'fairy' woodland for a story-telling session. Children's achievements are celebrated and displayed attractively throughout the setting. This contributes to children's sense of belonging and supports their developing confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They confidently express their views and ideas to adults and each other. Children make good progress and have skills which will help them to begin programmes of learning at school. They can write their names and are beginning to link letters to sounds to write and read simple words. Children count and recognise numbers. They have a good awareness of basic shapes and their properties.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487063 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1006750 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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. She lives in Lutterworth. The childminder operates her service on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 3pm. She has a Montessori teaching qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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