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 informed Ofsted about a significant event that occurred at the setting and a change to her address. These are breaches of the requirements. n The childminder is not always proactive in helping children to follow good personal hygiene routines, for example encouraging them to wash their hands before eating and teaching them how to keep themselves healthy through not sharing food at snack time. n On occasion, the childminder provides activities for children that are overcomplicated and not suitable for the stage of development of each child taking part.

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It has the following strengths

n Children enjoy the childminder's company and her involvement in their games. For example, they laugh together during group singing and games in the garden. n Children behave well. They respond to the consistent and clear approach from the childminder to share and take turns. The childminder is a good role model for the children as she speaks clearly and shows each child respect. n Parents are happy with the childminding service. They comment that their children enjoy attending and benefit from the wide range of activities and the healthy meals and snacks the childminder provides. They value the regular feedback from the childminder about children's routines and care needs. n Children's personal, social and emotional development are progressing well. They are confident and make friends. Younger toddlers show that they feel safe as they readily settle to sleep at nap time and wake happily.

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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 focus more precisely during planning of activities to ensure they are pitched correctly and adapted to meet all children's needs and maintain their interest.

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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 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 good enough understanding of the events that must be notified to Ofsted. She has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to her home address, and of a significant event regarding children's health and well-being within a timely manner. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works well with her co-minder. She is alert to any signs of abuse and understands what she must do should she identify any concerns with children's welfare. She actively supports her co-minder with the risk assessment. They take positive steps to promote safety. For example, they help children tidy toys away when they have finished playing and close the doors and safety gates. The childminder is reflective of her activity with children and identifies her main priorities for continued development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows each child well and takes account of their interests when she is planning activities. She makes use of observation and assessment to identify children's next steps in learning. Children are eager to try all the activities and the childminder provides them with encouragement and reassurance to join in. For example, she initiates a game of hide and seek in the garden. Children count excitedly along with her and run to look for places to hide from their friends. She helps them explore puzzles, supporting them to persist when they come across challenges.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always support children's good health consistently. This results in children's ongoing good health not always being assured. For example, she does not consistently support them with handwashing before eating to reduce the risk of the spread of infection. Although the childminder does not prepare food for the children, she supports her co-minder with cleaning the table ready for snacks and meals and helps children to use cutlery to feed themselves. The childminder is gentle and approachable towards children. This results in children developing an attachment to her. They come to her for comfort and reassurance as they need it. Children are familiar with the daily routines and they enjoy physical activities outside in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress for their age and ability from their starting points. They are motivated to learn and are interested in the toys and activities. Children's understanding of the natural world is developing well. They plant flower and vegetable seeds and carefully water the shoots. They show interest in a spider they see on the raised planter. Children are rapidly developing independence as they choose toys and dress themselves in their coats and shoes, ready for outside play. Children are gaining skills that help prepare them for starting school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558805 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10103718 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 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 at the other childminder's home address. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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