Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 children with an enjoyable and inspiring learning experience which contributes to the good progress that they make. n The childminder continues to develop her skills and knowledge enthusiastically. She is currently working towards a higher early years qualification. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder spends time talking to parents on a regular basis. This helps to ensure that information is shared about children's care requirements and activities they have enjoyed. n The childminder continuously considers way to develop the quality of her practice. She works exceptionally closely with her co-childminder. Together they take account of the views of children, parents and of their two assistants to help them to set targets for future development. n The childminder observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of children's current developmental stages.

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This provision is good

n Children have developed a close bond with the childminder. She knows them well and is responsive to their individual needs, such as when they are tired or thirsty. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder reminds even very young children to use good manners, to share their toys and to take turns. She praises them continuously for their achievements, which helps to promote their self-esteem. n On occasions, the childminder does not accurately identify children's next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 plan more precisely to support children's next steps in learning, to help them to make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and one of her assistants, and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her co-childminder, assistants and other household members, and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training to assist her in understanding her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She knows what action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that children play in a safe and secure environment. Children are well supervised at all times. The childminder and her co-childminder make sure that their assistants remain suitable to work with children. The childminder regularly reviews the learning experiences that she makes available to children. This supports her in maintaining a broad and challenging range of opportunities for children. Parents welcome the online programme that the childminder uses to keep them up to date with the progress that their children make. Effective links have been established with the school that children attend. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She understands the process through which children learn. The childminder follows children's interests and interacts appropriately in their play. For example, she responded to children's desire to sing action songs and laughed with them as they anticipated falling over at the end of the song. The childminder promotes children's early communication well. She encourages even very young children to express themselves verbally. The childminder responds by modelling language and by speaking slowly and clearly. Children are learning the pleasure to be found in exploring and investigating. For instance, children were delighted as they discovered the sensory experience of playing with resources such as pine cones, shells and bark.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with familiar, well-structured routines that help them to feel safe and secure. Children listen and respond to the childminder's requests, including helping with clearing away the toys. The childminder supports children to develop their self-care skills. Children confidently place their tissues in the bin after they have wiped their noses. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air, both in the childminder's garden and within the local community. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for children. She ensures that mealtimes are social occasions. This helps children to develop positive relationships with each other. The childminder eats alongside the children and supports them to hold their knives and forks correctly. All children show confidence and high levels of self-esteem as they interact with visitors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They show that they are acquiring a positive attitude towards learning. Younger children demonstrate a can-do attitude as they participate in activities. Older children confidently express themselves effectively. Children are becoming independent and are starting to take responsibility for their actions. They are gaining valuable skills that will help them to be prepared for the next stage in their learning or move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535913 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10080160 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 18 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Leicester. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder, who also holds a qualification at level 3, and two assistants. Of these, one holds a qualification at level 2. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for 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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Registers

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