Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date 4 February 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She holds meaningful conversations with children and listens to their views. Children are confident and keen to share their thoughts and ideas. For example, when children put their hands in soil, they tell the childminder 'it feels like it is squishy'. n Children are happy and settled. They build strong bonds with the childminder and form secure friendships with other children. They demonstrate that they feel safe and are emotionally secure. n The childminder finds out from parents what their child likes to play with at home. This helps her to plan activities to promote their interests when they first start. Parents say that their children settle quickly. n The childminder reads childcare publications as a way to extend her professional development. This deepens her understanding of why it is important to ensure that boys and girls receive equal chances in their play and to value children's thoughts and

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This provision is good

ideas. n Children are very sociable, for example, when they play together in the garden, older children explain to younger children the rules of a game. They behave well, take turns and play cooperatively together. n The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the world, including nature. For example, she takes children for walks in woodland and talks to them about respecting insects. Children learn about the natural environment and how to care for living creatures. n The childminder does not consistently gather parents views to help evaluate the quality of her provision. n The childminder does not consistently find out about what children are learning at school to enable her to complement the learning they receive.

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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 ways to engage parents in evaluating the provision, to identify and make improvements to raise children's experiences to the highest level n find out what all children are learning at school, to help complement the experiences they receive.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors and the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident about the procedure to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of the children in her care. This promotes children's safety and well-being. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents. This helps them to understand how she keeps their children safe. The childminder gives parents advice about how they can keep their children safe at home. For example, how to keep children safe when they access information on the internet. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say that she provides a homely environment where children are happy. Parents appreciate that the childminder provides healthy meals for children in the school holidays.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. She plans activities that interest children and engage them well. The childminder shows children how to plant flowers in containers. She explains how the roots on plants are 'like straws and suck up the water'. Children develop their understanding of what plants need to grow. The childminder uses a variety of ways to help children to develop their early writing skills. For instance, she provides them with pens and paper and asks older children to write words for younger children to copy. When asked, older children spell out the letters of the alphabet that form their name. They demonstrate good literacy skills. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They say that they like playing with 'dolls' and 'colouring'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She ensures that children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder offers children healthy snacks and promotes good hygiene routines. For example, she talks to children about the importance of washing their hands after toileting. Children develop their understanding of managing their own personal hygiene. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of other cultures. For example, she encourages children to try foods from other countries, such as dried seaweed. Children develop their physical skills as they dance and move their bodies to Indian music and use Indian sharis to decorate the garden. They extend their knowledge of other customs and traditions. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, she asks them to put on their shoes and coats by themselves. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder praises children's achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn about how they can keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to children about road safety when she walks with them in the street. Children develop an understanding of how to evacuate the childminder's home in an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222458 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10070985 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Glen Parva, Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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