Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 17 May 2019 Previous inspection date 29 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 since her last inspection. She has received support from her local authority adviser and addressed all the actions and recommendations that were raised. However, she has not yet fully established an ongoing programme of professional development in order to continue to raise outcomes for children. n The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. She provides them with a wealth of interesting activities that help them to make good progress. n The childminder observes children closely as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of their current developmental stage and to plan appropriate next steps in their learning. Gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified. n The childminder has developed a good relationship with parents. She keeps them informed about the activities that their children enjoy and the progress that they make. However, she does not consistently provide parents with ideas and guidance of how

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This provision is good

they can continue to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder is patient and caring to children. She praises children for their achievements and understands when they need comfort or reassurance. This helps children to feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. She encourages them to share their toys and to consider the impact of their actions. n The childminder carefully considers the strengths and weaknesses of her practice. She values the views of children, parents and her local authority adviser to help her to identify future targets for development.

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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 enhance professional development opportunities even further to raise outcomes for children to the highest level n provide parents with ideas and guidance of how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 a good knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She places a high priority on ensuring that children are provided with a safe and secure environment. The childminder checks her home regularly to ensure that risks to children are minimised. She supervises children well. The childminder has established effective links with other settings that children attend. She shares information with them to help to ensure that children's learning is continuous and consolidated. The childminder monitors the activities that she offers children. This helps her to ensure that they receive a broad range of interesting opportunities across all areas of learning. Parents comment enthusiastically about the care that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of what children know and can do. This helps her to offer opportunities that further their learning. For example, she uses her knowledge of children's interest in wheels to extend their mathematical vocabulary by introducing words such as 'rotation'. The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children. She supports their communication skills very well by engaging in conversations with them and offering commentary to their play. For example, the childminder and children laugh together as she explains how to use a racket to hit a ball that she throws to them. They recall previous experiences when some children managed to hit the ball into other gardens. The childminder offers children mark-making opportunities. Children spontaneously decide to write their names with chalk on slabs. The childminder encourages older children to pronounce the sounds of the letters, which supports their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a very good range of resources inside and outdoors. Children show their confidence and familiarity as they choose what and where to play. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she explains to them that they must cross the road in a certain place so that they have a good view of the traffic. The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. They have lots of opportunities to play in the fresh air and develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages them to learn about nutritious foods, such as fruit and vegetables. Children delight in offering visitors a 'healthy' plate of play food and confidently name the different vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children consistently make good progress in their learning and development. They show that they are confident and enthusiastic learners who engage in the excellent opportunities that are made available to them. They are developing independence and show satisfaction and pride when they accomplish a task that they have persisted in. Children are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400637 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10087123 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2018

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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