Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 10 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 offers children a homely environment where they play happily and make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder carefully reflects on the opportunities that she offers children. She constantly considers ways to develop the quality of her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She ensures that they are kept informed about their children's achievements. The childminder uses a communication book for parents of younger children to share information relating to their children's personal care needs. n The childminder continuously observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of what they know and can do and to plan future learning opportunities for them. n The childminder shows a calm and sensitive manner towards children. She understands when they need comfort and reassurance. This contributes to the close attachments

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This provision is good

that children have developed with the childminder. n The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. She encourages them to have good manners, to share their toys and to understand the need to take turns when they play together. n The childminder works collaboratively with other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure that children's learning is consolidated and continuous. n The childminder is conscientious and shows commitment in developing her skills and knowledge. However, she has yet to focus her professional development sufficiently on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 professional development opportunities more precisely on developing the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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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 completes training to help to keep her up to date with the procedures to follow if she has concerns over the welfare of a child. She is fully aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder carries out daily checks on her home to ensure that it remains a safe place for children. She carefully supervises children at all times. The childminder promotes opportunities for children across all areas of learning, ensuring that they receive a broad and challenging range of activities. She monitors the progress that children make. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning. Parents express their pleasure in how well their children settle and the progress that they make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She happily interacts with children as they play. For example, she follows children's lead as they decide to play together as a group, carefully placing a variety of shapes on a roller coaster. The childminder skilfully ensures that she adapts learning opportunities for the differing ages of children enjoying the activity. For instance, she encourages very young children to understand that they must wait for their turn. The childminder supports older children to identify the different shapes that they are using. She extends their vocabulary by introducing mathematical words such as 'hexagon'. The childminder speaks slowly and clearly to help children pronounce new words correctly. The childminder encourages children to experiment and investigate. Children observe how the sand that they are placing in the water sinks to the bottom.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a safe and secure place in which to play. They can freely access a range of resources both inside and outdoors. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. She has high expectations for even the youngest of children to do things for themselves, such as putting on their own shoes. The childminder frequently praises children for their achievements. This helps to support their emotional well-being. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She ensures that children enjoy nutritious food and have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. The childminder supports children in gaining an awareness of the world around them. For instance, they recall where the birds go for a drink. They regularly visit places within their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing a positive attitude towards their learning. They are engaged and motivated in their play. Even very young children show curiosity and interest in their activities. Children are becoming independent and starting to take on responsibilities. All children make good progress from their initial starting points. They are gaining valuable skills that will help them to be prepared for the next stage in their learning or move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439326 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064501 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kibworth, Leicestershire. She operates her provision during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and during the school holidays from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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