Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date 16 April 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment for children. She is kind and caring and knows the children in her care very well. Babies and younger children feel secure and develop close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They cuddle up to them for reassurance or when tired. n The childminder has established strong partnerships with local schools and other early years settings that children attend. She shares information about children's learning and prepares children well for their eventual move to school. For example, she arranges regular visits to familiarise them with school routines. n The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating toys and activities for children of all ages. Children are encouraged to choose their play and learning. Younger children become engrossed in simple puzzles and games. n The childminder successfully evaluates the quality of her provision. She includes the

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This provision is good

views of children and parents as she plans for continual development. For example, she has redesigned the outdoor environment to provide excellent facilities that promote children's physical development. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's independence and self-care skills. From a young age, children happily help the childminder to tidy away toys and dry the outdoor play equipment following a shower of rain. n The childminder effectively promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. She encourages babies to use mirrors and younger children to express themselves in song and dance. n The childminder does not always use information gathered from her observations of children to help her focus precisely on children's next steps in 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 use information gathered from observations and assessments to plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help them make the highest levels of progress.

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder plans for her professional development and keenly follows her interest in learning more about how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder regularly talks to parents about their children's achievements and progress. Parents praise the care and support that their children receive and highlight the childminder's compassion and kindness. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed comprehensive training to help her keep children safe and to recognise and respond to any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She has introduced policies and procedures to comply with new data-sharing requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She observes children during play and gathers information from parents about their learning and interests at home. The childminder actively encourages children to choose their play and learning. She joins them as they play to extend their learning. For example, very young children enjoy exploring wooden blocks. The childminder encourages them to attempt to balance the blocks on top of each other. They demonstrate high levels of concentration and physical skill as they successfully achieve this. The childminder and her assistant successfully support the development of children's language and communication skills. They talk to children continually and introduce and repeat new words as they play. Children thoroughly enjoy sharing picture books with the childminder and her assistant. They excitedly select from a wide range of books and quickly become captivated by the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

illustrations and stories. The childminder skilfully uses her knowledge of children's interests to relate events and characters to their own lives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a sharp focus on helping children to follow a healthy lifestyle. She encourages fresh air, physical activity and a healthy diet. Children learn to grow and harvest vegetables. They particularly enjoy picking the soft fruits grown in the garden. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She praises them as they say 'please' and 'thank you' and show consideration for each other. Children learn how to play safely and consider the consequences of their actions. For example, the childminder does not remove fragile ornaments because she wants children to understand how to take care of their own and others' possessions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant. They confidently follow their interests and inquisitively examine new toys and resources. They develop early technology skills as they learn to push buttons and lift levers to complete games. Young children's behaviour is exemplary. They share toys and take turns as they play simple games with each other. Children use their learning about colour and shape in their play and proudly demonstrate their number skills as they count the scoops of powdered milk when the childminder prepares babies' bottles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225602 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10070973 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 16 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1983 and lives in Huncote, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. Her husband works with her as an assistant. 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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