Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 3 November 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 works well alongside her assistant. She supervises him well and shares information about children's learning to help provide a consistent approach to support children's good progress.  The childminder and her assistant provide clear guidance for children of what is acceptable behaviour. Consistent boundaries are in place. Children are taught about the importance of sharing toys and being kind to each other.  Parents provide complimentary comments about the childminder. They are pleased with how she meets their child's individual needs. Parents like the good range of activities their children take part in. They comment on her effective communication about their children's progress and care routines.  Children form strong emotional attachments to the childminder and often go to her for a cuddle or reassurance.  The childminder plans daily activities that take into consideration children's interests

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This provision is good

and what they need to learn next. All children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can further support the professional development of her assistant.  The childminder misses some opportunities to support children to develop their speaking skills 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 professional development opportunities of the assistant to help him to build on his knowledge and understanding of current early years practice  extend the use of techniques to support children to develop their skills in speaking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He 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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the potential signs of abuse. She understands the procedures she must follow should she or her assistant, have a concern about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable about how young children learn. She shares this knowledge with her assistant to support children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors the progress children are making in their development. This helps her identify any gaps in children's learning and provide timely support to help them to make good progress. The childminder and her assistant reflect on their practice and seek comments from parents to help them develop their provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective in her teaching. She and her assistant become involved in children's play. They support children as they use descriptive language and talk about what they are doing. For example, toddlers enjoy looking at books that they select themselves. They pull up a flap and show surprise as they find an animal hiding on each page. Children name the animal and find it in the story sack. This holds their interest well as they anticipate what comes next. The childminder provides fun activities that continue to offer suitable challenges that help children continue to make good progress. For example, children build towers from triangle sections. They talk about numbers colours and shapes as they build. This supports their early mathematical understanding well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children in her care very well. She gains a good range of information from parents regarding the individual needs and interests of their children. The childminder offers a gradual settling-in procedure which allows children to feel safe and secure in their new environment. She is kind and has a gentle and nurturing approach towards the children. Children develop confidence and independence in their play. They freely access a good range of stimulating toys and resources. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children spend time outdoors in the fresh air each day. They have opportunities to be physically active in the park and benefit from walks in the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They show enthusiasm for learning as they explore how toys work. Children concentrate, listen and are willing to join in activities. They keep on trying and enjoy celebrating their success. Children are learning to write their names. They look at books with interest and understand simple questions. Children show good levels of independence and are comfortable with changes to their routine. They are acquiring the important skills they need in preparation for their move on to school. Older children are developing literacy and mathematical skills effectively. They count and use numbers and shapes in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225202 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1103263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Sileby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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