Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 May 2014

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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 qualified and experienced. She provides activities that are interesting and challenging, within and outside of the home. Children are engaged and motivated and make good progress in their learning. n Children develop good language skills. They talk confidently and the childminder uses a variety of ways to develop their abilities further, for example, by asking pertinent and well-placed questions and giving time for children to think and respond. n The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. She works closely with them to gather detailed information about children's routines and individual abilities to help her meet their care and learning needs from the start. n Children are eager to manage their self-care and help with routines. The childminder encourages them to have a go, develop new skills and do as much as they can for themselves. Children are well prepared for their future learning and eventual move on

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is not tracking children's progress as precisely as she could in order to target her planning further and raise children's achievements to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently offer a rich range of experiences to build on children's awareness of the wider community beyond their own.

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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 refine the assessment of children's progress so that it gives a more precise picture of their achievements, to help further sharpen planning for their next steps in learning n strengthen further the opportunities for children to develop their awareness of the wider community beyond their own experiences.

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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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. She observed the interactions between the childminder and children and discussed children's learning and their progress. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation with the childminder, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observation and assessment documentation. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's safety. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden, and talks to children about their own safety. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She regularly completes online training to help refresh her knowledge and develop her skills and practice. The childminder seeks and takes account of parents' views about her setting. They comment positively that their children are in 'safe, fair and kind hands' and have made 'great progress'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the individual children well. She takes account of their individual interests alongside the introduction of new experiences when providing resources. The childminder successfully adapts activities to children's different ages and stages of development. Older children enjoy using containers and spoons to carefully pour and stir water and babies join in excitedly, splashing the water with their hands. The childminder makes good use of the opportunities that arise to support children's mathematical skills. For example, she incorporates language, such as 'big' and 'small', 'full' and 'empty' as children play. She encourages children to count the number of stars as they add them to water to make 'star soup'. Children show that they recognise numbers as, with great delight, they spray water on numbered targets on the wall.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment and children settle quickly. She is kind and caring and talks to children in a calm manner. The childminder offers regular praise and acknowledges children's achievements. Children behave well, show good manners and are confident. The childminder effectively promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides children with a good balance of meals and snacks. The childminder talks to children about the importance of a healthy diet and good hygiene routines. Children benefit from frequent opportunities to develop their physical skills in different ways. For example, they climb, jump and run outdoors and take part in 'cosmic yoga' sessions indoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They show good levels of enjoyment and concentration as they play. Older children persist with activities, working out the best way to approach and solve problems. For example, they work out how to connect magnetic trains together and which pieces of track are needed to build a bridge. Babies show increasing levels of confidence as they begin to explore the environment. They start to make decisions and choices about their play as they stop and investigate resources that interest them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455558 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10059508 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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