Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 22 September 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not give enough consideration to her policy and procedures for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her home.  The childminder does not effectively use assessments, observation and planning to help children build on the progress they make in other settings.  The childminder does not exchange information about children's achievements with other providers they attend to encourage a joint approach in their learning.  There are fewer opportunities for children to engage in activities that support their understanding of other cultures.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are confident and form strong relationships with the childminder and each other. Older children help and show the younger ones what to do. Younger children settle quickly and enjoy choosing their own activities.  Parents' comments are very positive about the care and support that the childminder provides.  The childminder reflects on some aspects of her provision and how to improve this, taking into account the views of children and parents. For example, she has identified and made clear plans to develop the outdoor area to offer more learning opportunities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement appropriate procedures with regards to the use of mobile phones and cameras 15/02/2018

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Due Date

 make use of observations and assessments to build on children's existing skills and learning. 15/02/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 exchange information more effectively with other settings children attend to help support their learning and development  enhance opportunities for children to experience a wider range of cultures and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding. She talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector reviewed a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an understanding of her responsibility to protect and keep children safe, particularly if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the importance of having a clear policy about the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her home. However, the childminder has not fully considered the potential risks of allowing older children to take photographs of each other in the setting. She has not thought about what may happen to the photographs taken by children after they leave the setting. The childminder attends mandatory training courses and meets with other childcare professionals to help keep her professional knowledge up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not collate information from other settings children attend to gain information about their progress. Furthermore, she does not use her own observations and assessments of the children to help her plan for their next steps in learning. As a result, activities do not have a clear focus to help children build on what they have learnt elsewhere and their existing skills and knowledge. The childminder does help to support children's communication and language skills. For instance, children are excited to tell her about their day at school and the childminder actively listens and values what they are telling her, giving them time to share their news.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are not motivated or inspired enough in their learning to build on their existing skills and knowledge while they are with the childminder. Furthermore, they have limited opportunities to learn about the wider world. Children enjoy their time in the setting. They have access to a suitable range of toys and activities, both indoors and outdoors. She offers praise and encouragement as children succeed in their achievements. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. They are polite and use good manners without prompt. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make enough progress during their time with the childminder. However, they are gaining some of the key skills needed for their next stage of learning. Younger children stay engaged in their play of choice as they, for example, concentrate intently using small beads to make patterns, counting the beads as they use them. This also helps their mathematical development. Children show they are confident and have good self- esteem as they, for example, make their own choices of activities they want to play with when with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225551 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1121246 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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