Childminder EY547533

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 are provided with a safe and homely environment in which they happily play, learn, develop and make good progress. The childminder places great significance on developing strong and effective partnerships with children and their families. She visits children in their own home before they first start at the setting. This helps her to gain a deep understanding of children's individual requirements within their familiar surroundings.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for what all children can achieve. Children are developing a confident attitude towards their learning. They continuously demonstrate high levels of engagement and motivation. The childminder uses her knowledge of performing arts to offer children unique learning experiences. She provides children with a wide range of interactive, fun activities that are interesting and exciting. Even very young children learn the art of relaxation and meditation as they enthusiastically participate in yoga exercises. Children are learning to behave appropriately for their developmental age. The childminder reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you', and generally to have good manners. Children are starting to understand that their actions have consequences. The childminder uses effective strategies to help children to share their toys and to take turns in their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's excellent knowledge of the children that she cares for helps her to provide opportunities for them that help to broaden their knowledge and skills further. For example, she ensures that children benefit from lots of physical outdoor opportunities where they can explore and investigate the natural environment. n Children are offered a broad range of activities that cover all areas of learning. The childminder has a good understanding of children's developmental stages. This helps her to plan activities and opportunities that are developmentally appropriate and provide suitable challenge to further their learning. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures. For instance, children enthusiastically sing songs with the childminder in different languages. n The childminder plays alongside children, interacting appropriately. She skilfully

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differentiates activities so that all children gain valuable experiences. For example, she provides individual learning opportunities to all ages of children as they play together with construction toys. Younger children develop their coordination skills as they stack bricks on top of each other, while older children talk about the colours and shapes of the bricks. n The childminder works very effectively in partnership with parents. She keeps parents up to date with the progress that their children are making through

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7 January 2020 monthly progress reports. In addition, she shares photographs with parents of the activities that their children enjoy. All children are provided with a book bag. Each week they take home a different book to read with their parents. Parents are complimentary about the care and experiences that the childminder offers their children. n The childminder is exceptionally calm and patient. She implements consistent boundaries and praises children frequently. Children are rewarded with stickers for their achievements, which they show to visitors with pride. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She talks to children as they play, offering new words to expand their emerging vocabulary. For instance, as children put their toys away, she talks about the lid of the box being rectangular in shape. n The childminder understands and meets the needs of children's care needs

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effectively. She works with parents to ensure, for instance, that children's sleep routines are followed and that support for potty training is consistent. n The childminder promotes the development of a healthy lifestyle with children. She provides nutritious snacks, encouraging them to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. The childminder works with parents to ensure that the contents of their children's lunch boxes are healthy and nutritious. n The childminder is ambitious and continuously considers ways to develop the quality of her practice. She has received support from her local authority adviser and shares good practice ideas with other childminders. However, she is yet to focus her professional development on identifying areas that will help her to raise the quality of teaching the curriculum to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes child protection training on a regular basis in order to make sure that her knowledge is consistently up to date. She has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk from harm. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns over the welfare of a child, including concerns about extremist behaviour. The childminder checks her home on a regular basis to identify and minimise potential hazards to children. She closely supervises children in her home and when on outings.

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should:

n focus professional development opportunities on identifying what will help to further enhance the teaching of the curriculum to raise outcomes for children to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547533 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10111012 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Quorn, Loughborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder viewed the areas to be used. The childminder outlined her approach to the inspector for caring for children and supporting their ongoing learning and development. 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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Inspection activities

7 January 2020 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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7 January 2020 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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