Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 18 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 December 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 works in close partnership with parents to meet all children's individual needs. She engages in open communication with parents to ensure that children experience continuity of care routines and good learning experiences. n The childminder completes ongoing observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses the information about children's abilities and interests to support planning for their future learning. Children are motivated to learn and excitedly join in with activities. n Children receive regular praise and encouragement. The childminder supports children to develop their turn-taking and sharing skills. Children behave very well and develop good relationships with their peers. n Children have a positive, warm relationship with the friendly and attentive childminder. Children are relaxed and happy. They settle quickly in the childminder's care. n The childminder has not established good partnerships with other settings children

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This provision is good

attend, to share relevant information and ensure a fully consistent approach to children's care and learning. n Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good, she has not explored ways to enhance her teaching practice. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. However, she does not sharply focus evaluation systems on how to raise the quality of her provision.

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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 strengthen information sharing practices with other settings children attend to further promote consistency of care and learning n explore ways to enhance the quality of teaching to an outstanding level n strengthen the reflection and evaluation systems to raise the quality of the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living within the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in child protection and has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what she must do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to consider the safety of the environment and takes steps to minimise any risks effectively. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to help her meet children's individual needs consistently. Children are safe and looked after well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating learning experiences based on children's interests. For example, children sprinkle the flour carefully on the tray and explore making marks by drawing faces or attempting to write their names. The childminder extends activities so that children get the most from them. For example, children carry icicles to the tray and describe the feeling of melting ice. The childminder supports children's emerging language skills well from a young age. Children hold many interesting conversations with the childminder. She listens carefully to what they have to say and introduces new words, such as 'swirly' and 'chilly'. Outside, children delight as they blow bubbles. They display friendly behaviour as they share the wands and pots of liquid.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have ample opportunities to be active, contributing to their physical development. For instance, they regularly walk to local parks and visit soft-play centres. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air under the outdoor canopy, allowing them to be outside whatever the weather. Children learn to become sociable. They interact well with each other and regularly attend groups to spend time with other children. The childminder promotes children's good health in a variety of ways. For example, children learn to wash their hands after toileting and before eating. Children are provided with healthy fruit snacks. The childminder talks to the children about the benefits of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They are motivated and eager to join in with activities. Older children develop independent self-care skills, such as toileting and taking their coats and shoes off. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire a range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416618 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064494 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 8 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives Earl Shilton, 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 an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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