Leggatt, Sarah Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2018 20 January 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 is committed to improving her professional development. She undertakes training and uses local childminder networks and her own research to keep up to date with the latest developments in childcare. She has used her recent learning about the management of personal information to review and update her policies.  The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment. Children build strong attachments with the childminder and approach her for cuddles and chats during the day.  The childminder is an excellent role model. Children follow her example and consistently show care and consideration to each other. They are extremely polite. For example, addressing each other by name and using 'please' and 'thank you' at all times.  The childminder plans a range of interesting activities and visits to match the interests of children of all ages. Children enjoy visiting local parks where they collect natural

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This provision is good

resources and then use these in creative art activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always evaluate her practice sufficiently to identify how she can raise the level of teaching to outstanding.  There is further scope to collect information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start.

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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

 extend the evaluation of practice to improve teaching to the highest level  strengthen the information collected from parents when children first start, to include what they know and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out safety assessments of her premises and planned outings to keep children safe. The childminder works in partnership with parents, generally, well. She regularly shares information about children's activities and progress through an online reporting system. Parents praise the childminder for sharing some of their children's exciting experiences in videos and photographs. The childminder is knowledgeable about other professionals and agencies who can provide support when appropriate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has organised her premises to enable children to choose their play and learning. She plans activities across all areas of learning and uses children's interests and topical events to create stimulating activities. For example, children enjoy activities linked to the football World Cup tournament. Older children choose teams and follow their progress. Younger children take part in a mini goal-scoring competition. They develop their physical skills as they kick different sized balls, recognise their name on the scoreboard and make marks to celebrate their goals. Children excitedly review the scores to find the winner. The childminder accurately observes children's learning and development as they play and uses this information to plan the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calming and relaxed environment and encourages children to follow their interests. Children are very secure and confidently choose their play. They welcome others, including visitors, to join their play and happily talk about their experiences. Children have a clear understanding of rules and how these help to keep them safe, such as the minimum age for playing on the trampoline. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She provides information to parents about healthy packed lunches and talks to children about different food groups. There are ample opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, outdoors and on exciting outings. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children attend several groups with the childminder where they learn to follow different routines and meet new people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their moves on to pre-school and school. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children are confident communicators who happily chat about their interests and learning. Young children concentrate for long periods of time. For example, they spend time exploring the detailed pictures in storybooks and enjoy using coloured crayons to decorate pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461121 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1102492 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during 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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