Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date 25 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a significant event. This is a breach of the requirements. n The childminder does not consistently help children to learn about the importance of personal hygiene. For example, she does not explain to children how to keep themselves healthy through not sharing food with others and the importance of washing their hands before eating. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children's developing vocabulary and speaking skills, particularly for those children who speak English as an additional language.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder provides a good range of activities that children enjoy. Children are confident to choose the toys they want from the play room and eagerly help to set up toy cars and a garage outside in the garden. n Parents make positive comments about their child's experience with the childminder. They comment on the progress they make, particularly in their social skills and confidence. Parents appreciate the daily feedback from the childminder about the activities and their child's care routines. n Children are learning skills that help prepare them for going to school. They are increasingly independent as they put their own coats and shoes on, ready for outside play. Younger children feed themselves with a spoon and their fingers, and older children use cutlery at mealtimes. n The childminder supports children with additional needs well. She has good working partnerships with parents and other professionals who are supporting children. This

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It has the following strengths

results in a consistent approach for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection, specifically around children washing their hands before eating and not sharing food. 24/05/2019

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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 make the most of opportunities that arise during play to help children who speak English as an additional language to develop their vocabulary and speaking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection took place as a result of the risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 and her co-minder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the notification requirements. She has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event regarding children's health and well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works well with her co-minder to maintain a safe environment. Thorough risk assessments promote children's safety. The childminder provides close supervision of children during play and she makes regular checks on children who are asleep. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to safeguard children and protect their welfare. She is aware of the signs of abuse and of the importance of recording and reporting any safeguarding concerns. The childminder is developing a reflective approach to her service and she shows a commitment to continued improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder and her co-minder's positive involvement in their play. They are both encouraging and gentle in their approach and this results in children being confident to try new experiences. Teaching is good. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and incorporates a variety of the areas of learning into children's play. For example, as children explore toy animals in a tray of hay, she talks about the texture of the hay and she uses numbers to help children count the animals they find. The childminder knows the children well. She plans activities that reflect their interests and their identified next steps in learning. This results in children making good progress from their unique starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not consistently help children to learn about the benefits of good personal hygiene to minimise the risk of the spread of infection. She does, however, follow suitable procedures for the hygienic storage and preparation of food and provides balanced meals and snacks for the children. Children enjoy their food and play outside in the fresh air. The childminder asks parents for information about their child's dietary and care needs when they start attending and ongoing, which enables her to respond to any changes. Children's behaviour is good. They enjoy the activities and the childminder supports them to share and work together. The childminder uses explanation, so children know what she expects of them and they respond to her clear and gentle reminders to share and think of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take part in a wide range of experiences and they are confident to get involved and to have a go at new things. They develop a good awareness of mathematics as they use numbers during games, such as hide and seek. Children's early literacy is developing well as they use chalks to make marks on paper and older children recognise some letters in their name. Children develop social skills as they work well together during singing and ring games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558911 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10103716 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Leicester and regularly works with another registered childminder from her own home. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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