Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2017 15 May 2014

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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 well-qualified childminder understands how children learn. She plans a range of activities for them to enjoy.  Children are settled and happy in the childminder's home. The childminder is caring towards children. She ensures that children can play in a safe and secure environment.  Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her observations of children's progress to pinpoint as precisely as possible their next steps in learning. As a result, children consistently make good progress, but are not achieving as rapidly as possible.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children's development with other settings they attend to provide continuity in their learning.  On occasion, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to develop children's language to the highest level or give them time to think and respond to questions asked.

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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 better use of observations to identify precise next steps for children's learning and plan more effectively for their rapid progress  strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and share information consistently about their learning and development  give children time to respond to questions and help them to develop their language skills to a higher level.

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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 had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She is proactive in ensuring that her policies and procedures are implemented in practice and she regularly revises these to reflect current legislation. The childminder ensures that children are safe within the provision, for example, through the effective use of risk assessments. She attends mandatory training and takes advice to help her gain good practice ideas and improve the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a genuine interest in children's exploration. She sensitively joins in with children's play, supporting their ideas. Children enjoy filling containers with sand. They creating their own pictures, exploring the mixing of colours with their hands, brushes and tools. Children are encouraged to recognise and name the colours. Young children are keen to use their senses to explore the sounds that different musical instruments make. The childminder engages well with the children and welcomes them to take the lead and initiate their own play. She helps to extend their play and learning, and to sustain their interest. The childminder uses effective strategies to keep parents informed of their children's learning and progress to promote continuity of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop confidence and independence in their play as they freely access a good range of toys and resources. The childminder supports children to follow their interests and develop a curiosity that fuels their self-motivation. Children enjoy the company of others and learn to cooperate and take turns as they play, developing useful social skills that will support their future learning. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to support their confidence and sense of self- esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and supporting children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at nursery or school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are making good progress from their starting points and they develop a positive relationship with the childminder. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. They are supported to acquire self-care skills from an early age, such as feeding themselves at lunchtime. Outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423931 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1102303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Castle Donington, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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