Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 11 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder focuses strongly on reviewing the quality of her provision. She actively seeks the views of children and their parents and uses these alongside her own observations to target further improvements. For example, the childminder has redesigned and resourced a playroom to increase the range of natural play experiences available to children. n The caring and nurturing childminder works in partnership with parents to help young children feel safe and secure. She has an excellent understanding of babies' home care routines and interests and strives to provide continuity while they are in her care. n The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities and resources to develop children's curiosity. She has given careful consideration to the storage of toys to enable babies to independently explore and choose their play. For example, babies gasp with delight as they discover a wooden car to roll across the floor.

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This provision is good

n The childminder shares her enthusiasm for art and craft activities with children. She provides many opportunities for children of all ages to use a range of media to develop their design and creative skills. For example, babies swirl paint onto canvas and older children paint cushions and mugs. n The childminder helps children to learn more about the world around them. She plans interesting visits to local parks and zoos. She regularly visits a 'forest school', where children learn about the natural world as they crawl through leaves, play 'forest hide and seek' and look for bugs. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider how she can extend younger children's speaking skills as they play. n Although the childminder has identified and planned improvements to the outdoor environment, these have not been implemented to support children who prefer to play outside to further extend their 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 extend opportunities further to build on younger children's early language skills n implement the planned improvements to the outdoor learning environment to provide even more opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years requirements and keeps abreast of developments. She uses childminder forums and training opportunities to extend her knowledge. For example, she has used her learning from training about planning for children's development to review how she responds to children's play interests. The childminder communicates with other settings, such as the local primary school. She finds out about school topics and plans activities to support these. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes steps to ensure the safety of her premises and has adapted areas to suit the needs of very young children. She has completed training to enable her to understand wider safeguarding areas, such as how children could be at risk of harm from others with extreme views or from enforced medical procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has well-established systems to observe and assess children's learning and development. She collects detailed information from parents and includes this when planning children's next steps. The childminder skilfully uses an electronic format to keep parents up to date with their children's care and learning. The childminder organises stimulating activities which capture children's interest. She has a good understanding of how to support young children's early literacy skills. For example, babies learn that they can make marks with their fingers on zipped plastic pockets that the childminder has filled with paint and gel. They learn how to turn the pages of books and focus on illustrations as they snuggle in to listen to stories. The childminder plays alongside children and follows their interests. For example, she follows up a baby's fascination with a ball through encouragement to explore how it moves and direct it towards her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's individual needs. Parents stay with their children during initial visits and the childminder gathers detailed information about their care and routines. The childminder consistently promotes the development of children's physical skills. Babies and young children are able to develop their mobility and strengthen their muscles on the attractive indoor climbing equipment. They learn that they can move their bodies to make a rocker move. The childminder plans craft activities to help children understand more about their own and others' celebrations and festivals. For example, they make Divali lamps and Christmas decorations. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She involves older children in creating 'house rules' which help to keep everyone happy and safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and are well-prepared for future learning, including their eventual move to school. Babies gain the confidence and independence to explore their surroundings. They learn to make marks and listen attentively to stories and rhymes. Parents praise the care and support that their children receive from the childminder and comment that, 'They make memories and gain skills that will last a lifetime'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378791 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10083499 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2014

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Registers

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

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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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