Reynolds, Caroline

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly when they arrive. The childminder knows them well and responds warmly to them. Children enjoy the childminder's positive interactions with them as they play together. Toddlers show delight and interest when the childminder demonstrates how toys work. They eagerly chase after toys that roll across the floor. Children are confident to choose the toys they want to play with. The childminder takes account of children's existing and new interests when she plans activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder has realistic expectations for each child. She encourages children to explore the play materials and to try new experiences and challenges. Toddlers are curious about the texture of play dough. They poke it and use their fingers to pull small pieces off. This activity holds their interest, and the childminder gives them time to continue to play.

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The provision is good

Children have their individual needs met, their behaviour is good and they are happy. The childminder anticipates when they are tired or hungry. Children show a secure attachment to the childminder and a sense of well-being in her home. They readily settle to sleep at rest time and enjoy a cuddle from the childminder. Children enjoy getting involved in the care of the childminder's rabbits. They join in with tasks such as feeding and brushing. This helps children to learn to care for animals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well. She plans activities for them that build on their interests and what they can already do. The childminder assesses children's progress effectively and identifies their next steps in learning. She supports children's communication and language skills well as she talks to them clearly during their play. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise to promote younger children's developing awareness of different colours. n Children are keen to play and explore. They listen to the childminder and behave well. The childminder is clear and consistent with the children, which helps them to learn about the expectations for behaviour. She helps younger children to take turns with toys and be kind to one another. The childminder takes time to explain to children why certain behaviour is not safe, such as climbing on a table

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need to do better?

and the high chair. n Children benefit from the positive relationship the childminder has with them and their parents. The childminder provides parents with regular feedback about their children's care routines and the activities they have enjoyed. She encourages parents to provide information from home about their children's

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need to do better?

9 September 2019 interests. The childminder makes suggestions for parents so they can continue to support their child's learning at home. This positive partnership working results in a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n Children are learning to be independent. Toddlers feed themselves with their fingers and a fork. They know where to find their cup when they are thirsty and they choose their own toys. The childminder supports children to work together and to make friends. Children take part in a good range of activities that widen their experiences and knowledge about the world. For example, they go for walks to the park and see the childminder's baby rabbits. n The childminder focuses on providing children with a safe environment where they can take part in a good range of activities that contribute to their learning. Children can access a wide range of toys. However, they have fewer

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need to do better?

opportunities to play with natural materials. The childminder sets herself suitably high standards and is keen to continue to develop her knowledge through training. She knows other childminders and spends time with them at local groups. This helps to develop children's social skills. n Children are safe in the childminder's home. She has effective risk assessments and takes action to minimise any identified hazards. For example, the family dogs are kept in the kitchen while children play in the living room. The childminder supervises younger children well, while allowing them to take appropriate risks in their play. She makes regular checks on children who are asleep.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to identify child protection concerns and she knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date through refresher safeguarding training.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities that arise during play to develop children's awareness of different colours n extend the opportunities for children to explore and be curious about natural objects and materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560485 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10122749 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Burbage, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and had discussions with her to understand how she organises her early years provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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