Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 28 August 2018 Previous inspection date 22 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is committed to improving her own professional development. She makes very good use of training and local networks to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she uses her learning about the development of children's phonic skills to plan appropriate age-related listening activities for children. n The childminder is caring and provides a calm and nurturing environment. Children settle quickly and develop warm and affectionate relationships with her. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to socialise with other adults and children. She plans regular outings to the local park and visits to various playgroups, where children enjoy messy play, singing and dancing. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. Parents comment on how pleased they are with their children's progress and how much they appreciate the detailed information provided by the childminder about their children's learning and

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The provision is good

development. They praise the daily communication and online photographs of their children's achievements. n The childminder encourages children to enjoy books. They listen intently as she reads stories and rhymes which capture their imagination and inspire them to talk about the characters and events. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully considered how she can help children explore and investigate 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

n extend the opportunities for children to develop their investigation and exploration skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder has a good understanding about the early years requirements. She carries out effective self-evaluation to improve her provision continually. For example, she has considered how she can introduce even more opportunities for children to practise their good mathematical skills. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm and the local procedures she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly checks the safety of her premises and takes steps to identify hazards during outings and visits to groups. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other settings that children attend and carries out progress checks on children at the age of two years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her strong knowledge of child development to carry out regular detailed observations of what children know and can do. She uses this and information gathered from parents to plan effectively for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder skilfully plans activities to involve children of different ages fully. For example, all children delight in playing a range of musical instruments as they sing together. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. Children thoroughly enjoy conversing with the childminder who takes time to share their ideas, interests and experiences. The childminder asks questions, introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to extend their use of descriptive words. Children talk about the 'crinkly, shiny' foil blanket.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on providing children with fresh air and physical exercise. She plans daily walks to help children understand more about the world around them and develop their physical health and well-being. Children receive good support to learn how to balance, hop, and throw and catch a ball. The childminder offers children books and resources which help them to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children learn about a wide range of celebrations and festivals during the year, such as Chinese New Year, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are developing the skills required for the next stage in their learning, including their move to school. Children are confident and develop good self-care skills. They dress themselves and independently use the toilet and wash facilities. Very young children enjoy counting objects as they play and older children recognise numbers on front doors during their daily walks. Children show good levels of concentration as they complete puzzles and pay attention to detail during mark-making and drawing activities. Children behave well, listen carefully and follow instructions, as the childminder demonstrates how to play hopscotch.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225348 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064517 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Loughborough. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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