Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 9 March 2015

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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 has a good knowledge of each child's level of development and how they learn. She provides activities that interest children and she helps them to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder forms warm, secure and close relationships with the children. Children are cooperative, responsive to praise and display good levels of confidence. They are happy to learn and discover and their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  Children have good opportunities to take part in play sessions and activities in the local community. This gives them experience of being part of a larger group, which helps to prepare them for when they move on to school.  Children's safety and well-being are promoted well. The childminder successfully uses a range of documents, policies and procedures to support her safeguarding practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of her good partnerships with parents to maximise their engagement in their child's learning at the setting and at home.  The childminder does not implement a targeted plan for professional development to continue to enhance her knowledge and skills and raise outcomes for children even further.

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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 strategies used to engage parents in their child's learning in the setting and at home  implement a focused professional development programme that enhances knowledge and skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding through training. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision and identifies ways to refine her practice. She observes and assesses children to monitor their ongoing progress and highlight what they need to learn next. She is fully aware of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and to share these details with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She takes account of their interests and provides them with activities that they enjoy. Consequently, children are fully involved and motivated in their learning. The childminder raises children's awareness of number as she counts along with them, encouraging them to count items, such as bricks and toy dinosaurs. Children are developing good early speech and language skills. They involve themselves in conversation with the childminder, repeat words and phrases and begin to use descriptive vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures help to ensure that children feel comfortable and at ease from the outset. The childminder sets a good example and gives clear messages to encourage children to develop positive attitudes and good behaviour. This helps children to feel confident about themselves as individuals and to respect others. The childminder promotes children's good health and safe practices. Children enjoy physical activity, and eat healthy snacks and meals. They learn how to safely use equipment and follow the childminder's gentle safety reminders. Children benefit from fresh air and have regular opportunities to be active in the garden. They enjoy making marks on the large wall- mounted chalkboard, and learn how to negotiate the slide with ease.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners, who explore the environment with confidence and make choices in their play. Children learn to listen, follow simple instructions and manage simple tasks for themselves to support aspects of their independence. They build good relationships with their friends as they learn how to share and be kind to each other. Children start to recognise numbers, shapes and colours. They concentrate well during activities and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. They enjoy listening to and joining in with songs, counting and matching during their daily routine and play. All children are motivated to learn and quickly acquire skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, such as pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225869 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1090188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Fleckley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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