Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Teaching is good. The experienced and qualified childminder establishes children's starting points before they begin. She uses this information to plan, observe and assess what children can do to ensure that they all make at least good progress in their learning. n The childminder understands how to help children feel safe and secure. She knows the importance of carrying out risk assessments, to help identify and reduce the risk of hazards to children. n The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating healthily, following good hygiene practices and the importance of fresh air and exercise. n Children are making good progress in their early communication and social skills. The childminder engages them in meaningful conversation and introduces new words and phrases. n Children are very happy in the setting. Very young children explore their immediate surroundings confidently and regularly lead their own play. The childminder follows

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The provision is good

their interests joining in to help extend their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not tailor learning experiences during children's play. This means that sometimes, activities are aimed at too high a level of understanding to support younger children's positive engagement. n Parents are not consistently involved in fully contributing towards their child's learning and development 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 ensure activities are adapted appropriately to enable all children to fully participate to build on and extend their learning n extend ways to work closer with parents to involve them further in supporting their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and children's records. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust policies and procedures to keep children safe and well. She is confident in describing the signs that may cause her to be concerned for a child's welfare and of the actions she would take in these circumstances. The childminder ensures she is vigilant about the supervision of children, indoors and outdoors. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. They value her service and feel well informed. The childminder regularly updates parents about children's progress in her setting. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to highlight what she does well and areas to develop. She values feedback from children and parents, using discussions and questionnaires to help her improve practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are very happy and really enjoy their time in the well-resourced home of the childminder. She takes time getting to know children and their families and offers a flexible settling-in process, tailored to the individual needs of children, to support their well-being and feelings of security. Children enjoy making marks on paper, white boards and on slabs in the garden. They show good developing hand-to-eye coordination as they kick and throw balls. Children show confidence in their surroundings as they freely explore the accessible play space and make choices from the large range of resources to enhance play. They begin to enjoy stories and participate in their telling. When listening to the story of the 'Gruffalo', they repeat familiar phrases and use soft toys as props to 'act' out each stage of the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and attentive to what children say and do. She knows children very well and builds strong bonds with them. This supports children's well-being and self-confidence very effectively. Children enjoy exploring their local community and regularly visit the library and various toddler groups. This helps children to develop friendships with others and promotes their social skills. Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They explore the outdoors every day, enjoy fresh air and exercise, eat healthy and well-balanced meals and show good self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them for the move on to their next stage of learning, such as school. They show good independence as they collect their shoes from a box near to the front door, bring them to the back door and put them on their feet. Children develop an understanding as they learn how to keep themselves safe. They pick up toys from the floor, learn how to cross roads safely with the childminder and take part in regular fire evacuations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536178 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10079221 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 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Glen Parva, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early 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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