Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 18 June 2019 Previous inspection date 11 January 2019

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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 to address the actions and recommendations raised at her previous inspection. She has received support from her local authority adviser and has attended training to help her with this process. n The childminder now appreciates the need to carefully consider ways to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her practice. She values the views of parents and takes account of children's preferences and interests when setting targets for future development. n The childminder offers children a broad range of interesting experiences and opportunities that helps children to make good progress in their learning. However, the childminder's programme of professional development is not yet sufficiently targeted at raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible level. n The childminder knows children well. She closely observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of children's current developmental stage and

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This provision is good

plan for what they need to learn next. n The childminder supports children to behave appropriately for their age. She adopts a positive and consistent approach, helping even very young children to learn what is expected of them. n The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder is attentive to their needs, such as when they require comfort or reassurance. n The childminder ensures that parents are kept up to date with the progress that their children make. She offers parents ideas and guidance as to how they can continue 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 enhance the ongoing programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for children to the highest possible level.

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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 ensure that she is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has gained a good knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns over the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She supervises children well both in her home and during walks to and from the local school. The childminder shares information with other settings to ensure that children benefit from a continuous flow of educational experiences. Children's learning is effectively monitored by the childminder. This enables her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning. Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is good. The childminder understands the process through which children learn. The childminder has a natural rapport with children. She enthusiastically interacts with them as they play, which helps children to feel valued and respected. The childminder follows children's interests and uses this knowledge to skilfully and spontaneously extend their learning. This helps to ensure that children are engaged and motivated in their play. For example, as children, who have a fascination with tractors, enjoy manoeuvring vehicles around the floor, the childminder supports their language development by offering commentary to their play. Additionally, she encourages them to use their imagination by making suggestions of what the tractors are doing. The childminder encourages children to gain an awareness of the natural world. For instance, she supports them in the identification of insects that they observe.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a homely environment where they are able to freely access a range of resources of their choosing. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and develop their confidence. The childminder is sensitive and caring. She frequently praises children for even the smallest of achievements, such as when they identify the vegetables that they are eating for their snack. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. For instance, she suggests that they may like to prepare a fruit salad for their lunch. Young children listen carefully and follow the childminder's instructions as they learn how to competently and skilfully use a knife to cut fruit. The childminder helps children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She ensures that they have lots of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development from their initial starting points. They are confident, motivated and show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their play. Children are gaining skills that will help them as they move to the next stage in their learning or on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225161 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10093087 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Burton-on-the-Wolds, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 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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