Carr Debbie Penny

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are enthusiastically welcomed into the childminder's home. They show that they feel valued and that they have a special place within the childminder's family. The childminder understands the individual needs of the children. She spends time finding out about what they know and can do before they start. This helps to support the close and secure attachments that children have developed with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder spends time sharing information with other settings that children attend. This ensures that children's care and learning are consolidated and continuous.

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The provision is good

Children show pleasure and happiness as they safely engage in the opportunities that the childminder provides for them. They confidently access toys and resources that are of interest to them. Children show high levels of concentration and persistence, for example, when completing complex puzzles. The childminder closely monitors the good progress that children make. She has realistic, but nonetheless ambitious, expectations for all children's future achievements.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder helps children to understand their feelings and emotions. Children are learning to respect one another. They are supported to appreciate the need to listen to instructions to help keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded that they must sit up when drinking from their water bottles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear vision of what she wants children to learn from the experiences she offers to them. She ensures that children gain an awareness and understanding beyond the world that is familiar to them. For example, children regularly visit a school farm and learn about caring for animals and where their food comes from. This helps to ensure that children are prepared for the next stage in their education. n The childminder and her assistant are highly vigilant to any gaps in children's learning. They share any concerns with parents and implement appropriate help when necessary. n The childminder understands how children learn through play. She values the need to provide children with experiences that excite and enthuse them. She and her assistant interact positively with children. They skilfully use learning objectives in everyday experiences, such as knowledge of numbers and shapes.

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need to do better?

However, due to the childminder's enthusiasm, she sometimes interrupts children's play and does not always allow children sufficient time to think through and respond to her questions. n The childminder and her assistant speak clearly and help children with correct

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need to do better?

25 September 2019 pronunciation. Children listen to what is being said to them, which helps to develop their concentration skills. The childminder responds appropriately to younger children's non-verbal communications. For example, she picks up on their eye movements and facial expressions. n The childminder provides opportunities for promoting children's early literacy development. Children enjoy singing songs together and develop an awareness of rhythm and rhyme. Children enthusiastically anticipate the actions of songs and are praised for their recollections. Children are also learning to appreciate the pleasure that can be found from books. They enjoy snuggling up with the childminder or her assistant and looking at familiar pictures. n Children are learning to be independent and responsible for their personal care. They are supported to understand the need to develop a healthy lifestyle. The childminder talks to them about different types of fruit and vegetables and

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need to do better?

reminds them of the need to keep themselves hydrated. n The childminder has developed very good relationships with parents. She spends time talking to them when they drop off and collect their children. They are kept regularly informed about the progress that their children make. The childminder supports parents in continuing their children's learning at home. n The childminder is conscientious. She swiftly addressed the action and recommendations from the last inspection. The childminder supervises her assistant very effectively, ensuring that she has the required skills to provide children with a quality early years experience. The childminder and her assistant value opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including extremist behaviour. They have both completed relevant training to support their knowledge and are familiar with the procedure to follow should they have concerns about the welfare of a child. Robust risk assessments help the childminder to ensure that children are kept safe within her home and on outings.

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should:

n ensure that children have sufficient time to think through and respond to questions n provide more time for children to direct their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282363 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10085770 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 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Thurmaston. She operates her provision all year round from 7.40am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder viewed the areas used for childminding. The childminder outlined to the inspector her approach for caring for children and supporting their ongoing learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant, 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, her assistant and other household members. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

25 September 2019 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

25 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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