Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 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 promotes children's well-being effectively. She has a calm and nurturing approach and helps children to overcome their fears. Children settle well and develop strong attachments.  The childminder observes children at play. She uses the information well to assess what children can do and what they need to learn next. She keeps parents well informed and they share information about what children are learning at home.  The childminder is a good role model. Parents comment on how well she manages children's behaviours. Children have good manners and learn to be kind and respectful towards others.  Children thoroughly enjoy exploring. They show an interest in the wide range of toys provided for them. Children particularly like to be creative. They constantly use their imaginations in their pretend play.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She demonstrates a drive to improve her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consider the space available for younger and older children's activities. Young children sometimes interrupt older children's play.  The childminder, on occasions, does not help children to think and consider their answers to extend their learning.

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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

 develop the space available to help young children to explore without interrupting older children's play and learning  help children to think and find answers for themselves to fully extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training events to strengthen her knowledge of child protection. She is familiar with the indicators that children may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas about right and wrong. The childminder understands what action to take should she have any concerns about children's welfare and safety. She makes thorough risk assessments. Children are safe as they play indoors and outdoors. The childminder follows good hygiene routines to protect and promote children's health. As part of her self-evaluation, the childminder seeks the views of parents. Parents state that children enjoy their time with the childminder. They say that they feel well informed of the planned activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of what children can achieve in their learning through play. She provides children with activities and toys that reflect their individual interests. For example, children who live on a farm, particularly enjoy exploring with tractors. The childminder engages well with children. She is good at modelling language for younger children to extend their speaking skills. For example, while exploring play dough, she introduces young children to new words, such as 'squish', 'squish' and 'roll'. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go' and to persevere. As a result, older children show pride when, for instance, they create a green hay bale out of play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and caring environment. She works closely with parents to help children to settle with ease into her care from home. Children develop their self- esteem through the constant praise they receive for their efforts and achievements. They learn to keep themselves and others safe as they follow simple rules. For example, children tidy away toys when finished before selecting more toys to play with. The childminder focuses on helping children to develop their confidence in different social situations. For example, children enjoy attending group sessions at the local library. Children are learning about the differences between themselves and others. They explore festivals, such as Diwali, and talk about the needs of children who have a disability.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are busy and inquisitive. For example, children concentrate well as they construct train tracks and join train carriages together. Children develop their early writing skills as they make marks on paper using pencils and paint. Older children count items in their play and notice patterns they make in play dough. Young children enjoy putting things in and out of containers. Children are confident talkers and share their experiences from home. For example, they talk about granddad building a shed for their uncle. Children learn a range of skills that prepares them well for their next stages of learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491919 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1035446 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 5 Number of children on roll 2

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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 operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the 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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