Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date 30 April 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 has worked hard to develop the quality of her practice since registering. She warmly welcomes children into her home and provides interesting opportunities that contribute towards the good progress that they make. n The childminder continuously looks for ways to meet the varying needs of the children that attend her setting. She takes account of the views of parents to help her to plan appropriate targets for development. n The childminder diligently observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of children's current developmental stage and to plan appropriate future learning opportunities. n The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. She reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you' and encourages them to share their toys and play harmoniously together. n The childminder knows children well. She is responsive to their individual needs, such as when they are tired or thirsty. This helps to support the close bond that children

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This provision is good

have developed with the childminder and helps to promote their self-esteem. n The childminder is ambitious and enthusiastic. Nevertheless, she has yet to develop an effective programme of professional development to improve outcomes for children to the highest possible level. n The childminder regularly communicates with parents. However, she has not fully developed effective links to help parents to continue with their children's learning at home.

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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 the ongoing programme of professional development, to raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for children to the highest possible level n provide parents with even more ideas and guidance to help them to support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. 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 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 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 procedures. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns over the welfare of a child. The childminder supervises children effectively at all times to keep them secure. For instance, on outings to the park the childminder ensures that children listen carefully to what she has to say regarding their safety. The childminder provides children with interesting opportunities covering all areas of learning. She carefully monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify and rectify any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder has developed partnerships with other settings that children attend. This collaborative approach ensures that children's care and learning is consolidated and continuous. Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides for their children and the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the way that children learn and develop. She is aware of what children know and can do. The childminder interacts well with children. She respects their choices and decisions. This helps to promote children's confidence in their ability to achieve whatever they set out to do. The childminder happily engages in activities that children spontaneously choose. For instance, she shows enthusiasm as she drinks a pretend cup of tea that the children make for her. She talks to them about the temperature of the tea and whether it is too hot to drink. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. She uses mathematical language such as 'full' and 'empty', as children have fun filling containers with pasta.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive and caring. She frequently praises children for even the smallest of achievements. For example, when they identify the fruits that they are eating for their snack. Children are highly independent and even very young children competently manage their self-care needs from an early age. The childminder helps children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She encourages them to appreciate freshly prepared nutritious food. Children have lots of opportunities to enjoy the fresh air. They regularly play in the local park, where they identify wildlife and learn about the changing seasons. The childminder takes children to local groups where they can mix with other children. This helps to support children's social and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make typical progress from their initial starting points with some children making progress at an even higher rate. The childminder offers children opportunities that inspire their imagination, capture their interest and ensure that they remain motivated in their learning. Overall, children are developing skills that will assist them as they move to the next stage in their learning or on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542477 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10090367 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 - 10 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 Aylestone, Leicester. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 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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