Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 July 2015

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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 sensitive and responsive to children's individual requirements. Children settle quickly into the routine of the setting and develop familiarity within the surroundings. n The childminder carefully considers ways to further develop the quality of her practice. She encourages parents to put forward their own views, and values and respects contributions from children. n Children have developed close attachments to the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care. For example, when they are tired, children snuggle up to the childminder as she reads a story to them. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder supports children to be tolerant to one another and to learn to share their toys. Children listen to the childminder as she explains rules that help to keep them safe and healthy, such as when to wash their hands. n Children have valuable opportunities to learn about the natural world. They help to

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The provision is good

grow fruit and flowers in the garden, and regularly visit and explore the local environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently take children's learning styles into consideration when planning activities. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support parents with ideas and guidance of how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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 use information gained through observations and assessments more precisely to plan for children's individual styles of learning n strengthen further the partnership with parents by offering further guidance and ideas of how they can support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training to assist her in understanding her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She is fully aware of the action to take if she has concerns over the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that children play in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children very well at all times, including when on outings. The childminder ensures that children receive a broad range of opportunities covering all areas of learning. Effective procedures ensure any gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and appropriate support implemented. The childminder understands how to work in partnerships with other settings that children attend. For instance, she works with the local pre-school to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for children. Overall parents are happy with the care and learning that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder caries out observations of children as they play. This helps her to assess their current stage of development. She interacts warmly with them and enthusiastically joins in with their chosen activities. For example, the childminder talks to children as they create pictures using glue and a variety of paper shapes. Together they enjoy recalling the names of the shapes, such as rectangles and circles. This supports children's early mathematical development. The childminder effectively promotes children's early communication skills. She engages in meaningful conversations with them that provokes their interest and broadens their vocabulary. Children are learning the pleasure to be gained from books. The childminder encourages children to select their favourite stories and to turn the pages as she reads to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and developing self-assurance. The environment is well laid out and the childminder provides a wide range of interesting resources that is easily accessible. Children are encouraged to do things for themselves. For example, quite young children competently blow their own noses and remember to place tissues into the waste bin. This helps to develop children's independence and confidence in their ability to carry out self-care skills. Children are acquiring a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides nutritious food for children. They learn to appreciate and enjoy a range of healthy options, such as apples and water melons at snack time. Children benefit from lots of physical activities. For instance, they regularly play in the local park and walk to the library in the nearby town.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They show persistence and involvement as they engage in the activities that the childminder offers to them. Children are developing confidence and independence. The childminder is supporting them effectively to gain necessary skills in readiness for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390246 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064485 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Burbage, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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