Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date 8 February 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection. For example, adults and children do not use mobile phones in the childminder's home and do not take photographs. n The childminder is very calm and caring. She provides a comfortable home-from-home environment. Children are relaxed and confident in the childminder's care. n Children develop very friendly relationships with the childminder and each other. They learn to manage their feelings and behaviours well. Children share and show respect and consideration towards others. n The childminder knows the children and their families very well. In their written comments, parents state that the childminder, 'Deeply cares for children'. They say that children are happy. Parents comment on the childminder's home cooking and the wide range of activities that are planned outdoors. n Children record their comments alongside photographs kept in a scrapbook. Children

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This provision is good

state that, 'It was fun', while making shortbread. After celebrating their birthday, children write that, 'It was fun and a nice day with a cake'. n The childminder is not strongly focused on talking to teachers about what children are learning at school. This does not help to fully compliment and to build upon the skills children develop at 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 focus more strongly on talking to teachers about what children are learning at school to fully compliment and to build upon the skills children develop at school.

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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. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's professional development and children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is very conscientious. She follows a detailed action plan to make sure she improves her practice and the experiences provided for children. The childminder updates her knowledge and skills through training. She shares good practice with other professionals, such as development workers from the local authority. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her role and responsibilities and child protection. She knows what action to take if concerned that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments. She identifies and minimises hazards to children indoors and outdoors. Children receive close supervision and are safe as they play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with lots of choice and encourages them to make their own decisions. Children choose to be active or to rest and relax at the beginning and at the end of their school day. The childminder observes children at play. She uses the information well to plan activities that reflect children's interests. As a result, children concentrate extremely well and become engrossed in their play. Some children enjoy using their imaginations as they play with robots and build with bricks. Other children enjoy being creative. They develop their literacy skills as they write names of their friends on Christmas cards. The childminder asks lots of questions to get children to think. Children confidently talk about the school Christmas play. They explain their role as the inn keeper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are enthusiastic as they enter the childminder's home. They eagerly seek out their favourite toys and activities to play with. Children follow good hygiene routines and are becoming independent. They take themselves to the toilet and wash their hands before eating. Children enjoy sociable mealtimes. They sit together to eat at a table and discuss their day at school. Children are learning to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy fresh air and exercise while walking to the childminder's home from school. Children follow rules to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they wait with the childminder at the roadside and look for cars before crossing the road. Children take part in a wide range of outdoor activities. They regularly take the childminder's dog for a walk and enjoy a picnic in the park in the summer time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225551 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10080371 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder cares for children before and after school and during some 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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