Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 30 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 is caring and affectionate. Children form strong bonds with the her. They feel safe and secure and are confident to try new experiences and ask for help. n Effective partnerships with parents help the childminder meet children's individual needs well. The childminder regularly shares information about children's achievements with their parents. She encourages parents to share what their children have achieved at home. n The childminder accurately assesses and tracks children's progress. She identifies children's next steps and plans activities to close any gaps in their development quickly. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder uses effective strategies to promote positive behaviour. She teaches children to be kind and to recognise and respect one another's feelings. Children learn to share and take turns as they play. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice. This helps improve outcomes for

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This provision is good

children. For example, she has identified improvements to the garden, to help extend learning for those children who prefer to play outside. n The childminder misses opportunities to support children's mathematical skills, for example, in relation to numbers and counting.

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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 make better use of opportunities that arise to challenge and extend children's early mathematical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through written statements provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, evidence of suitability checks and documentation linked to safeguarding children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She assesses risks effectively and maintains a safe and secure environment. The childminder uses her training effectively to help support children's communication and language skills. For example, she uses sign language to help young children communicate. The childminder works closely with other early years settings that children attend to help provide continuity of care and learning. She meets up regularly with other childminders to share experiences, good practice and ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and understands that children learn through play. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children are keen to take part in a wide range of activities. The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to do next. The childminder is highly attentive and takes time to listen, which helps children to communicate confidently. Children confidently share their thoughts and ideas as they play with their chosen toys. They develop good small-muscle skills as they construct and fix the train track. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination. For example, children go on a picnic and decide what food they would like to take with them. She supports children's early literacy development well. For instance, children enjoy regular singing and story times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they are confident and comfortable in their surroundings. They move around the house at ease, choosing their play. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to exercise outdoors. For instance, they enjoy climbing, running and ball games at the local park. They learn about the natural world through nature walks and regular local outdoor activities. The childminder talks to children about how to keep themselves safe. For example, not putting toys in their mouths and how to cross the road safely. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups and places in the community. This gives children a wider range of experiences as they share their play with other children beyond their immediate family.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills required for their future learning. They are well motivated, concentrate and are keen to try new things. Children are developing good social skills and demonstrate strong independence skills. They make decisions about their play, for instance, they fetch resources from the playroom to extend their own ideas and play. Children are happy and self-assured in their play and keen to join in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438798 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10059553 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Blaby, Leicestershire. The childminder's service operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. 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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