Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 30 August 2019 Previous inspection date 25 November 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 finds out information about what children already know and can do when they first start. This helps her to establish children's starting points in learning and plan for their development. n Children work at typical levels of development for their age. This includes children who are in receipt of funding. n The childminder gathers feedback from parents to help identify improvements to her provision. She makes changes to improve opportunities for children to learn outdoors, such as providing sand for children to investigate, explore and dig. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she sings nursery rhymes with younger children and gives older children time to answer the good range of questions she asks them. This helps children to develop their speaking and thinking skills. n The childminder encourages children to develop their understanding of the world. For

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This provision is good

example, when younger children play with toy pigs and horses, she asks them what noises they make. This helps children to develop their understanding of animals. n The childminder is sensitive and responsive to younger children's needs. For example, when children lift up their arms, the childminder picks them up and provides them with comfort and reassurance. The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder does not consistently provide parents with ideas about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder does not fully explore different ways to help her build even further on her professional development in order to support children to make even better progress.

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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 offer parents ideas and suggestions about how they can help to develop their children's learning at home n strengthen professional development to help raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 discussions with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to report any concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder shares photographs of children and their achievements with parents. This helps parents to know what their children are learning. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is calm, relaxed and has a nurturing approach with the children in her care. The childminder shares information about children's learning with other early years settings that they also attend. This helps to promote consistency in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and demonstrates a good understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder supports younger children's social skills effectively. For example, she plays a hide and seek game with them. The childminder hides behind an object and surprises children by saying, 'Boo'. Younger children show excitement. They laugh and demonstrate a positive relationship with the childminder. Children learn how to use tools and equipment. For example, the childminder shows children how to use a scoop to collect pasta. Younger children confidently copy her and start to fill containers. They demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children a wide range of resources indoors and outdoors that are organised to meet children's needs. For example, she provides toys at a low level for younger children to access, promoting their independence. The childminder praises children for their achievements, which helps to raise their self-esteem. Children behave well and value the praise they receive. The childminder plans visits away from the home to broaden children's experiences. For example, she takes them to the park, museum and library. This helps children to develop an understanding of their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are creative and demonstrate good imaginative skills. Older children play with toy babies and push them around in toy pushchairs. Younger children shake and bang musical instruments and explore how sounds can change. Children are physically active, happy and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging with the childminder. They demonstrate good listening skills and follow instructions. Children make good progress in their learning and develop key skills in readiness for their eventual move onto school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475295 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064510 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and works from the home of her co-childminder who lives in Melton Mowbray. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-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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