Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 28 March 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 friendly childminder is kind and warm to children. She develops good relationships with the children, who feel safe, secure and confident in the setting. n The childminder carefully observes children's learning as they play, and this helps her to identify their individual interests and next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points. n The childminder provides a well-resourced and stimulating environment where children play and learn. They have access to a large selection of toys and independently choose what they want to play with to build on their interests. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed about the experiences she provides for children through daily discussions and diaries. The childminder regularly provides parents with information about their children's learning and development. She works closely with them to support children's development at

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This provision is good

home. n Children have many opportunities to develop their understanding of the wider community. They take part in group activities in the local area and visit places of interest, including parks. n Although the childminder has a self-evaluation system, it is not yet highly effective in identifying plans for development that will take the quality of practice to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently recognise when to provide children with more time to think and respond.

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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 embed the use of self-evaluation to raise standards to the highest level n allow children enough time to respond to questions and complete activities to help them engage fully in learning at all times.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of 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 during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended child protection training. She knows the signs of abuse and where to report concerns she may have regarding children's welfare. The childminder maintains robust documentation and implements effective policies and procedures to support her practice. She carefully monitors children's progress, identifying where children may require additional support. Parents provide positive feedback about the care and education their children receive. The childminder has developed good relationships with staff at other early years settings and schools. She communicates regularly with them to promote continuity of care and learning to help meet children's needs successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has high expectations of all children. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. The childminder provides interesting activities. Children make choices and lead their play. They count confidently and demonstrate age-appropriate mathematical learning. Children learn about the natural world and show an interest in ladybirds. They know where to find them in the garden and when out on walks. Older children sound out letters and confidently select various objects that correspond with the letter sounds. Children have fun in the mud kitchen as they add water to their buckets and confidently mix the contents together to create cakes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets realistic expectations for behaviour. She praises children, celebrates their achievements during play and encourages their good behaviour. For example, she reminds children to share, take turns and play alongside each other. The childminder ensures that all areas are suitable and safe for the children to access. She encourages them to become independent learners and they happily help to tidy up the toys before moving on to the next activity. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to be outdoors in the fresh air and to increase their physical development. Children learn how to manage risks in their play. For example, as they climb trees.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them for their next stage of learning well. They work comfortably within the stages of development typical for their age. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They concentrate hard on tasks and listen to instructions. Children demonstrate good communication and language skills as they engage in conversations with visitors and the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542091 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10090207 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire. She works Monday to Thursday, 7.15am until 5.45pm, and Friday, 7.15am until 9am. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3. She 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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