Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date 19 September 2014

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is self-motivated and passionate about providing a good quality service for children and their parents. She is dedicated to her own and her assistants' professional development. n The childminder provides a safe environment for children to flourish. Daily checks of the environment inside and outside help her and her assistants to remove any hazards. n Children are highly cooperative. They learn the importance of being respectful and valuing others' views and backgrounds. The childminder and her assistants use effective strategies to manage behaviour and are excellent role models. n The childminder uses assessment of children's progress well to help plan, support and shape children's learning effectively. She identifies gaps in children's learning and closes these swiftly. n Children clearly demonstrate that they feel valued and respected. They receive consistent praise and affection from the childminder and her assistants. This helps

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This provision is good

support children's emotional well-being and self-esteem. n The childminder provides children with a superb range of resources inside and outdoors, giving children good opportunities to be independent and to follow their own interests. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are very effective in helping to ensure that they work successfully together to meet children's learning needs. n The childminder and her assistants provide interesting activities that are planned well to arouse children's curiosity. Children are purposefully involved in their play and are developing good concentration skills. n The childminder takes children on a variety of outings into the local and extended community. Children learn how to socialise with adults and other children, developing an awareness of themselves and others. n The childminder does not always give children enough time to put their thoughts into words while talking with them and when asking questions.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants do not consistently support children's developing speech.

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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 give children more time to put their own thoughts into words in conversation when questions are asked of them, to extend their thinking skills n enhance support offered to children to develop their emerging speech.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and her assistants. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence about the suitability of persons working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants clearly understand the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. They all have a good understanding of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly supervises the work of her assistants to help ensure children receive a consistent, good-quality service. She closely monitors the quality of teaching and learning, and the progress children make. Therefore, gaps in learning are quickly identified and planned for. The childminder works well alongside her assistants. They share ideas with each other about ways to improve their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants enthusiastically work with children. They regularly observe children's progress and plan activities that build on their interests. For example, children enjoy activities that encourage them to explore and to use their imaginations. They play in the 'igloo' and listen to a story about animals that live in the Arctic. During a focused activity, children investigate the changes made when ice melts, touching it with their warm hands. They learn to use simple sentences to explain why there are changes in shape and size. Children successfully identify animals as being 'big' and 'small'. They consider if the animals only live in the cold sea or come onto the snow and ice too. Children have a broad range of experiences to support the development of mathematical concepts. They learn to count in everyday situations and recognise different shapes and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children benefit from an excellent welcoming and stimulating environment. They are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's overall care. Children are highly independent from an early age. They choose their own resources, help to tidy away after themselves and are confident in their personal care needs. The childminder and her assistants closely follow children's care routines from home. They consistently encourage polite behaviour and support children to solve minor conflicts themselves. Children learn to complete simple tasks, such as preparing healthy snacks and slicing fruit safely with a knife. This helps to give children a sense of achievement and responsibility. The childminder effectively promotes children's excellent understanding of keeping themselves healthy. Play in the fresh air is very well promoted.The childminder helps children to understand the world around them. They learn from each other about the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are active learners and focus well on their chosen activities. Children show enthusiasm and interest in the experiences that the childminder and her assistants provide for them. They listen and carefully follow their guidance and instructions. Children practise counting while they play and enjoy making marks. They are developing confidence in their physical skills and use a range of different equipment. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372411 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10069550 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Thringstone Coalville, Leicestershire. She operates all year round on Monday to Friday from 6.45am to 6.15pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder and two of her assistants hold appropriate early years qualifications 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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