Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 3 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 December 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 highly experienced childminder promotes children's learning and development well. She is enthusiastic about trying new approaches to learning and children are highly stimulated and eager to explore. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active. She takes children on walks, to fish in local streams and have picnics in the park. n The childminder has secure links with other professionals. The childminder effectively uses strategies to ensure that all children are fully included and make good progress in relation to their starting points. She plans exciting activities which capture children's interests, support their emerging skills and challenge their learning. n Children are highly confident, resilient and self-motivated individuals. They enjoy their time with the childminder. Children happily explore well-organised resources that inspire their creativity. Children are able to initiate play and follow their own ideas.

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The provision is good

n The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children respond well to the warmth of the childminder, who talks affectionately about the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet focused precisely on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level. n The childminder has not yet fully developed systems for supporting children who move on to settings other than the local school.

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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 build on the arrangements for professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level n develop effective systems to support children as they move on to all other settings, as well as the local school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector jointly evaluated children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parental views expressed through their written testimonials. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She spoke to and interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Regular risk assessments are carried out and all areas of the childminder's premises are safe and secure. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the referral process well and knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or her family. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and regularly practises fire and evacuation procedures with them. The childminder frequently attends childminder support groups, which helps to keep her up to date with any changes to requirements or policies. The childminder takes account of the views of the children and parents, she uses these to help inform her continual drive for improvement in her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She skilfully helps children to learn new words and asks simple questions to allow children to demonstrate their knowledge. For example, younger children are supported to identify animals as they explore small-world toys. Children spend time exploring the stimulating environment and resources. Older children explore sounds and smells as they 'bash' herbs, while younger children spend time discovering the varied textures of rugs and throws or studying themselves in low-level mirrors. The childminder proficiently plans activities which support the development of all children and even shy children cannot resist joining in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports the children to gain independence. She spends time getting to know each child and their family before the child stays in her care. The childminder involves parents in making assessments of their child's development and uses this information to plan interesting and inspiring activities. Children behave very well, they are kind and polite to one another. The childminder has clear and consistent behavioural expectations, she is a good role model to the children. The childminder has a close bond with the children and they snuggle into her as she reads to them. She knows when younger children are tired and need a nap, or when they need time alone.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children have made good progress from their starting points. Children settle quickly with the childminder. They are keen to explore the activities set out for them when they arrive and take on new challenges. They persevere determinedly with tricky tasks, such as putting a nappy on a doll, and delight in their achievements. Children practise early mark-making skills by using touchscreens on a tablet to complete a programme. The children develop good social skills and are prepared well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346898 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064467 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in East Goscote, Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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