Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2018 26 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 accurately assesses children's learning. She uses the information well to plan for each individual child's learning. The childminder shares information with parents and other settings, such as pre-school. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.  Children build strong relationships with this experienced childminder and with each other. They settle well and show that they feel safe and secure as they explore their environment.  Children are very curious in the world around them. They are motivated to learn, persevere and enjoy finding out how things work.  The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear explanations about the rules for good behaviour. As a result, children share, take turns and cooperate with others.  Parents share their positive views as part of the childminder's self-evaluation. They state that the childminder is welcoming and well organised. Parents comment on how

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This provision is good

much children enjoy activities, such as competing in a chess tournament.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always sharply focused on promoting children's individual next steps in learning. This means children are not consistently supported to make the best progress they are capable of in their development.

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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

 focus more sharply on promoting children's individual next steps in learning to help them make the best progress they are capable of in their development.

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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 evaluated children's learning during activities with the childminder.  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 spoke with children during the inspection. She took account of the written views of parents provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates continual improvement in the quality of her teaching and children's outcomes. She has addressed the weaknesses from the previous inspection. For instance, the childminder has attended training to update her knowledge of child protection issues. She understands her duty to help prevent children from being drawn into situations, which may put them at significant risk of harm. Children are kept safe. The childminder assesses and minimises risks to children both indoors and outdoors. For example, she identifies that the garden is unsafe for children to play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with lots of play resources and everyday items to investigate. She encourages children to become active and independent learners. For example, children enjoy exploring cardboard tubes and make a den by draping materials over a table. The childminder observes children and sensitively joins in with their play. She encourages children to follow their own interests, such as completing a puzzle. As a result, children are confident to 'have a go' and are proud when achieving their goals. The childminder gives children a running commentary of what they are doing. She asks lots of questions that helps to develop children's thinking and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises the toys and equipment within children's easy reach. As a result, children select their favourite ones to play with. This helps to develop their independence. Children are learning to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they help to put away toys when finished. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement for their achievements. This promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children have lots of opportunities to enjoy being outdoors and physically active. They enjoy trips to the shops on the bus and play in the local park. Children learn about the importance of caring for all living things. For example, they enjoy feeding chickens when visiting the farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are prepared well for school when the time comes. Children develop their literacy skills while exploring books. They listen, copy new words and use language to share their ideas and wishes. For example, while placing bricks into cake cases children explain, 'I have a cake'. Children develop their mathematical skills as they count items in their play. They concentrate very well while fitting shapes into the spaces of a jigsaw puzzle. Children engage in imaginative role play based on their own experiences. For example, they make a cup of tea and stir it with a spoon.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218198 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1110351 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Barlestone, Nuneaton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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