Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2018 6 August 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 childminder closely monitors the progress that children make. She observes them in play and plans activities to support what they need to learn next, overall. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children enjoy a good range of outings. They visit local parks and play areas for active exercise and extend their social skills at various groups.  The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to develop positive relationships with others. Children behave very well.  Children develop independence and demonstrate confidence in making their own choices about what they want to play with. The childminder knows the children well. She provides a warm homely environment.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Written feedback demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder. They feel well informed about their children's progress and are supported in extending their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's observations and planning are not as precise as possible to help her support children to make even further progress.  The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents and children when reflecting on what could be improved in the setting.

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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 and plan for children's next steps in learning even more precisely to help them make even better progress  seek the views of parents and children consistently to help identify and make continuous improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-minder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children, and considered the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She also viewed written feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed a wide range of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's records. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She uses regular training to expand her knowledge and continually improve her teaching and experiences for children. Assessments of children's progress are used well to monitor their successes and identify any gaps in learning. The childminder has established close links with other early years professionals. She exchanges valuable information with staff of the other settings children attend to complement their learning and support consistency of care. Parents are highly appreciative of the care their children receive. They comment positively about the service and feel fully informed about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder provides a stimulating environment, with well-organised play areas and resources on offer to help children develop a good range of skills in all areas of learning. She encourages them to use their imagination during their play. For example, children role play and pretend to be mechanics. They pretend to fix the toy cars when they are broken. The childminder promotes children's language well and they enjoy plenty of singing, reading sessions and discussions. Children are confident communicators. They have fun doing a sticking activity. The childminder encourages them to 'have a go' at using the glue and then to stick coloured paper onto their pictures. She talks to them about the different colours, a child recognises some of the colours and names them as she sticks them on her picture. The glue goes on their fingers and children describe it as 'sticky'. The children are proud of their creative achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Relationships are strong between the childminder and her co-childminder. These provide positive role models for children. Children are settled and happy in the setting. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of the premises and outings. She teaches children to manage their personal safety. Children show excellent listening skills as they follow the childminder's guidance and instructions during play and routines. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. For example, she encourages healthy eating and provides daily opportunities for children to be outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to be ready for school. They have good levels of confidence and a good understanding of, and respect for, others. Children are friendly towards one another and this helps them to make friends, play together positively and take turns. They engage in counting while they play and during daily routines. Children concentrate very well, such as when they look at books with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225189 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1103262 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. The childminder works with another registered childminder and minds from her own home. She operates, Monday to Thursday, from 7.45am to 5.15pm, and Friday 7.45am to 9am and 3.20pm to 4.15pm, all year round 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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