Childminder in Leicestershire

Childminder report 13 Thackney Leys, Kibworth Harcourt, LEICESTER LE8 0SX

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Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date 7 November 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 Children develop warm, playful relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They enjoy her company and show how secure and comfortable they feel in her home. n The childminder and the assistants have effective policies and procedures. They regularly review them together to ensure that they are fit for purpose and reflect the service provided. n Teaching is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good awareness of how babies and young children develop. She uses play and planned activities to engage children and build on their individual next steps in learning. She supports them to develop positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder takes children to local groups where they mix with children of a similar age. She helps them to develop sound social skills, which will support their eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder and her assistants miss opportunities to allow children to gain the skills that promote independence. n The childminder and her assistants do not always use every opportunity to extend some children's language skills.

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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 explore ways to encourage children to increase independence even further n make the most of every opportunity to extend communication and language skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a tour of the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, and children's records. She also checked the suitability of all those who live and work on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of safeguarding. They know what to do to keep children safe from harm. The childminder reflects on her practice well. She identifies areas of improvement and forms a realistic action plan to further enhance the quality of the provision.The childminder has implemented a plan for training needs, for herself and her assistants. Children benefit from staff who use their knowledge well to support the children's learning. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that they are well informed about their child's next stage of learning and how they can support this. Parents help to inform initial assessments and are invited to contribute to other ongoing assessments. The childminder takes account of parents' views. For example, in response to parental questionnaires, the childminder now ensures parents are regularly informed

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants work together really well. They regularly discuss children's next stages of learning and together they effectively plan for these. They know the children in their care very well, they take account of children's interests. The childminder and her assistants set up engaging and stimulating activities. Children spend long periods of time at these activities, immersed in their learning. The childminder and her assistants encourage early mathematical skills. For example, they encourage children to count the moon rocks on the space-themed table.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants form strong, positive relationships with the children. Effective settling-in arrangements ensure that children's emotional well-being is supported from the start. Children settle very quickly in the warm and caring environment. The childminder is very sensitive to children's needs, for example she knows when children need a nap, or a quiet moment to read a book. The childminder ensures that activities can be accessed for all ages and abilities. Children have a strong sense of belonging, they are polite and friendly to their peers. The childminder provides the children with nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are able to freely access the resources they need to extend their play and development. Children are motivated to join in activities and they are eager to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well equipped with the skills and attributes required to support them in their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376351 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10069551 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 - 10 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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