Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 23 March 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 plans a wide range of activities to challenge and stimulate children. She takes children on regular walks around the local community. Children have recently enjoyed watching a new house being built, from the foundations upwards. This has been an opportunity for the childminder to talk to the children about the different equipment and machinery that are used to construct a house. n Children develop strong emotional bonds with the kind and caring childminder. This gives them a very solid base from which to explore, develop and learn. Children behave well while they are with the childminder. They are learning to share toys and take turns with resources. n Parents are very pleased with the care offered by the childminder. They comment that the childminder 'goes the extra mile' and that she works hard to offer children activities which match their interests and skills set. The childminder shares regular updates with

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This provision is good

parents so that they are clear about their children's progress. n The childminder works well in partnership with other local settings and schools. She has recently taken on board some feedback from the local school about the type of handwriting they would like her to promote with children who attend her setting. This supports consistency in children's learning and development and helps children to be ready for school when the time comes. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to build continually on the quality of her practice and develop an expert knowledge of teaching.

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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 seek wider training opportunities to raise the teaching quality and knowledge to the highest level.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and persons living in the childminder's household. n The inspector spoke to children 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

The conscientious childminder works hard to continually update and develop her practice. This helps to keep her knowledge fresh and up to date. She provides parents and children with a regular questionnaire so that she can take on board their views and opinions. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She keeps herself well informed of any updates or changes in legislation. She confidently discusses a range of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and is also able to demonstrate good understanding of a wider range of safeguarding topics. The childminder monitors children's learning carefully. She tracks their progress closely and highlights any areas for continued development. Assessments are shared regularly with parents so that they can support learning in the home environment. Detailed risk assessments mean that any potential hazards to children are quickly

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

minimised and children can play happily and safely in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Activities planned are enjoyable and interesting for children. The childminder interacts well with children and they love to spend time in her company. They sit next to her on the floor and listen to her reading stories. The childminder asks children questions about the story to extend and develop their learning. Children enjoy the challenge of completing a puzzle. The childminder models how to line up all of the pieces with a straight edge so that children can complete the border first. Children are proud of their accomplishments when they finish the puzzle and quickly want to try another one. Babies love exploring the environment around them. The childminder ensures that there are suitable toys and resources for them to investigate. They enjoy rolling a ball back and forth to the childminder and squeal in delight as it lights up while rolling.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. She is caring and shows children lots of affection. Children respond warmly to her and clearly enjoy their time at her home. The childminder is a good role model for children. She gently reminds children to share and take turns with resources. Older children enjoy playing and interacting with the younger children and babies who also attend. They learn which toys are safe for younger children to play with and enjoy helping the childminder take care of their needs, such as fetching a beaker of water. Children have daily opportunities to get fresh air and exercise on walks around the community and trips to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They develop a range of skills which prepares them well for school. Older children are learning to write their own names and are beginning to recognise a range of written letters. Babies are happy and babble confidently with the childminder. They explore the environment around them and are beginning to pull themselves up to stand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296578 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10070994 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Groby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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