Childminder in Leicestershire

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 form secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are very happy and explore the childminder's home like it is their own. For example, when children are hungry they ask for a snack and then help themselves. They go to the cupboard to get their own spoon out for their yogurt. Children develop great independence skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She shares her expectations when children first start with her and offers gentle reminders consistently throughout the day. Young children learn to share and take turns and are extremely polite. Children demonstrate respect for the childminder. For example, when asked to tidy up, they respond quickly to instructions.

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The provision is good

Children's social and emotional well-being are at the heart of the childminder's practice. She gives extra importance to providing much-needed social experiences for children, particularly for those who may not have the opportunity to mix with other children regularly. For example, she plans visits to a host of interesting local groups, parks and places of interest, such as the zoo. This significantly enhances children's good health and their social and emotional development.

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The provision is good

The childminder actively reflects on her practice. She notes how she can change the activities she provides to boost children's learning further and to improve their experiences.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy a range of activities and experiences. The childminder takes note of children's interests and uses these to help children make good progress in all areas of learning. For example, she notices children's favourite rhymes at a local toddler session. She then brings these to life back at her setting through using finger puppets and music. This enhances children's early mathematical skills as they count during singing. n The childminder's encouraging approach provides a strong base for developing children's independence and increases their confidence in their own abilities. Toddlers are extremely confident and thrive in the care of this attentive childminder. n Children have many opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder provides a language-rich environment. Children can choose from a selection of books and enjoy playing games with the childminder.

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need to do better?

The childminder interacts skilfully and enthusiastically with children, which helps to build their understanding and speech. n Toddlers start to understand the importance of good hygiene practices. For

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need to do better?

21 November 2019 instance, they wash their hands after using the potty with good support and guidance from the childminder. n Parents contribute to the childminder's assessments and planning. They are fully involved with their child's learning and development. Parents' testimonials praise the childminder highly. n Children enjoy and engage with role-play resources which support the development of their imaginative skills. The childminder provides appropriate time for children to become deeply involved in their chosen activities, such as playing 'mummies'. She extends their play further by adding different resources and helping them to understand how to look after their 'baby'. n The childminder knows the children well and understands what she needs to do to help them move on to the next stage in their learning. She makes mental notes for herself, which helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning and

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plan focused activities to ensure they make good progress. n Children enjoy learning about the world through purposeful activities, discussions and experiences. The childminder encourages children and their families to share their own knowledge, traditions and culture with her and their peers. For example, children celebrated World Food Day by enjoying different foods from around the world. This helps children to learn about similarities and differences and to become respectful of others. n The childminder liaises well with teachers from the local school. She helps to prepare children to be ready for their move on to school. However, links with other settings children attend are not as secure.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated regularly through networking with other childcare professionals and reading literature around safeguarding and child protection. She also attends courses such as first aid, safeguarding and 'Prevent' duty training. This helps to ensure her knowledge of legislation is kept up to date. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is confident in the procedure to follow should she need to make a referral.

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should:

n improve partnership working with local settings that children also attend, to extend continuity of care and learning for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546293 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10101443 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 to 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector discussed activities and how the curriculum is organised with the childminder. The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's policies with the childminder, viewed children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written responses. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

21 November 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

21 November 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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