Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 29 January 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 evaluates her practice regularly. She uses self-evaluation well to monitor her practice and identify areas to help improve outcomes for children.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder makes effective use of her assessment and observation procedures to help identify children's development needs and monitor their progress in learning.  The childminder develops warm relationships with the children. She follows children's individual routines and helps them feel secure and safe in her care. The childminder uses praise to help build children's self-esteem.  Children behave well, are polite and have consideration for others' feelings. They have a clear understanding of the childminder's expectations and she acts as a calm role model.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder has established successful communication systems to enable parents to be actively involved in their children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder makes suggestions too quickly or directs children's play too much. She does not give children enough time to solve problems for themselves.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children learn about people in the wider world who are different from themselves.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities during play to help develop their thinking and problem-solving skills  increase the range of opportunities for children to learn about people in communities beyond their own to help their understanding of similarities and differences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for the children to use and the security arrangements to keep children safe.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. She took the views of the parents through written comments and statements into account.  The inspector discussed the children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children as they played indoors. She completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact of teaching.  The inspector discussed with the childminder some of her policies and procedures and checked her suitability. She also discussed how the childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She is confident in her knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder risk assesses well and talks to children about their own safety. The childminder develops her skills effectively. She attends and holds professional discussions with other childminders to help develop her knowledge and improve her skills. Partnerships with other providers are effective. The childminder works well with other professionals, seeking and sharing appropriate information to meet children's specific needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands that children learn through play. She knows the individual children well and plans activities to build on their abilities and interests. Overall, the childminder interacts with children in a positive manner. She supports children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she reads books to children, taking opportunities to teach them new vocabulary and encouraging them to experiment with sounds and repeat new descriptive words. The childminder makes good use of games and everyday activities to support children's understanding of mathematics. Children develop good physical skills. They take part in many activities that support their hand-to-eye coordination, such as using tools and manipulating paper to make caterpillars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children demonstrate they are comfortable in their surroundings as they move confidently from room to room. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She promotes children's personal skills. For example, children follow good hygiene skills and peel their own oranges at snack time. They recycle the orange peel and talk to the childminder about their experiences of taking things to the recycle centre. The childminder provides children with healthy lifestyles. For example, she makes sure they have exercise sessions daily and involves children in a range of activities which helps them to develop positive attitudes towards healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn a range of skills to support their future learning and eventual move to school. They listen, concentrate and have a positive attitude towards learning. Children learn to write for a purpose and recognise some letters and sounds in their name. Children enjoy activities, such as jigsaw puzzles, which help to develop their understanding of matching and shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103750 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1091288 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Whetshone, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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