Childminder in Harborough

Childminder report 32 Tymecrosse Gardens, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7US

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Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date 6 August 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n Children behave exceptionally well. They are very polite and respectful towards others. Children cooperate well with each other and particularly enjoy playing interactive games. n Children comment on how much they enjoy their time with the childminder. They say that they like to cook, draw and paint. Parents state that children develop their confidence and social skills. n Children develop their independence as they make lots of decisions in their play. They decide on what to eat, what activities they want to participate in and how to use the play resources provided for them. n Children thoroughly enjoy being creative. They use their imaginations while drawing pictures of events experienced at home, such as attending a summer festival. They show pride in boxes they have decorated with paint. n The childminder consistently reflects on what she is doing well and how she might improve the experiences for children. She has plans to provide a better range of games

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is not focused on sharing information with school teachers about the support children need. This does not promote a shared and consistent approach to children's learning.

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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 strengthen the communications with school teachers to promote continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children playing indoors. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies risks to children and takes steps to keep children safe. She provides children with safe indoor and outdoor spaces to play. The childminder attends training events and shares good practice with other childminders. This helps to develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection. She knows what to do if she has concerns that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to extending the experiences she provides for children. She has improved on the recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, children learn about how trees and plants change over time, while walking in the park and growing sunflowers in the garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very experienced in her role. She talks to children and parents to find out what children like doing. The childminder provides play resources and plans experiences that interest children. She motivates children and helps them to develop the skills needed for school. Children are confident talkers. For example, they use language to describe the rides they went on at a summer fair. They count on their fingers the number of friends they have made at school. The childminder engages very well with children. She encourages them to think about what they want to achieve. Children share their thoughts and ideas, and lead their own play. For example, when children decide to draw a square, they instruct the childminder to colour it in. Children show great levels of curiosity. They are confident to ask questions when they do not understand. For example, younger children ask older children what it means to be the youngest in the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

This nurturing childminder provides children with a warm and caring home-from-home experience. Children are confident and develop very strong relationships with others. The childminder teaches children how to lead a safe and healthy lifestyle. At teatime, children choose from a selection of healthy foods. They are very polite and respectful as they ask, 'Can I have vanilla milk please?' Children develop good social skills. At mealtimes they share their experiences, such as going to a restaurant with their daddy. Children are independent. They take care of their own physical needs, such as going to the toilet when needed. Children move play resources from the playroom to the kitchen with control.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225851 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064434 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 4 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1988. She operates during school term time from 7.30am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also operates during school holiday times.

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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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