Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 promotes children's well-being effectively. Parents comment on her kind, calm and patient nature and the secure and caring environment that she provides. Children settle very well and build very strong friendships.  The childminder uses accurate assessments to identify gaps in children's learning and development. She works closely with parents to help children to swiftly catch up and make good progress.  The childminder is particularly focused on helping children to be independent. Children confidently complete simple tasks, such as wiping their own noses, putting on their outdoor clothes and laying the table for mealtimes.  Children behave very well. They are polite and respectful. They listen to others and engage in friendly conversations.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She demonstrates a drive to make continual improvements in her knowledge and skills, and the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully challenge children to make as much progress as possible in developing their thinking skills. She sometimes offers children solutions too readily and does not always help them to think things through for 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

 focus more strongly on helping children to think for themselves and to explore and share their ideas and thoughts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  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 took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.  The inspector evaluated the success of activities with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training, such as child protection, to develop her knowledge and understanding. Consequently, she knows the possible signs that may mean a child is at risk of harm and is confident about the action she must take to help protect children. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments. She identifies and minimises hazards in her home and outdoors. Children are kept safe as they play and explore. The childminder constantly evaluates the quality of her provision and prioritises areas for improvement. For example, she has improved the ways in which she observes and assesses children's learning. She has plans to continue to extend the outdoor learning experiences she provides for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The knowledgeable childminder understands the different ways children play and learn. She plans enjoyable activities that reflect their different interests. Children are motivated and become engrossed in their play. For example, children concentrate well as they explore wooden puzzle pieces and books about animals. The childminder is very focused on helping children to develop their communication skills. She constantly talks to children and uses simple sentences to help them develop their understanding and speech. Children listen well and develop their confidence to use language to engage with others. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills. She helps children to recognise numbers displayed on cards and to count the same number of wooden pegs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works very well with parents to consistently meet children's physical care needs and well-being. Parents are kept well informed of children's routines and activities, for instance, through daily discussions and by reading a diary. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise in the garden and while playing in local parks. They enjoy sociable mealtimes and choose healthy and nutritious foods to eat. Children learn to use tools, such as a knife safely. They cut strawberries to eat for their snack. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the world. Children learn about special events, such as a recent royal wedding. They grow plants in the garden and watch the changes as they grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for school when the time comes. They develop their early writing skills, such as when they trace patterns on paper using a pen. Children enjoy being creative. They decorate biscuits with icing sugar and sprinkles. Children explore and name different colours. They are confident to follow their own ideas. Children move play resources from the indoors to the garden to achieve their chosen task. They enjoy developing new skills, concentrating well as they investigate what materials they can pick up using a magnet. Children develop their physical skills. They practise squeezing and releasing wooden pegs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496189 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1044574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Narborough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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