Childminder EY377744

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children and their families are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home that has been specifically organised to cater for their needs. Children clearly enjoy the time that they spend with the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care as they play happily in surroundings that are familiar to them. The childminder strives to make sure that children feel part of her extended family. She works hard to build strong and trusting relationships with children's families.

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The provision is good

Children are provided with lots of interesting opportunities to help them to make progress in their learning and development. They are developing positive attitudes to the learning experiences that are offered to them. The childminder has ambitious aspirations for all children. She skilfully identifies and works towards closing any gaps in children's learning. The childminder is experienced and is continuously developing her skills further. For instance, she is currently working towards a childcare qualification at level 3.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are learning to share toys and to consider the feelings of others. Children clearly know and follow the house rules. They concentrate and show increasing perseverance in their play, for example, when they participate in sensory activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with opportunities to broaden their knowledge and experiences of the world that they live in. Her excellent awareness of children in her care enables her to recognise areas that may be unfamiliar to them. For example, during the summer holidays, she created a mock 'seaside' in her garden where children enjoyed playing with sand and water, sat on deck chairs and ate ice creams. n The childminder has a very good rapport with children. She is patient and calm and sensitive to their individual needs. The childminder is aware when children are hungry, tired or just need a cuddle with her. She ensures that children's home routines are followed. This supports a smooth transition for children between their own homes and the childminder's home, and significantly contributes to how well they settle. n The childminder ensures that children are offered a broad range of activities that

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need to do better?

cover all areas of learning in the curriculum. She clearly identifies what children need to learn next and carefully plans activities that provide opportunities for children to achieve these goals. However, the childminder does not always successfully differentiate planned activities to ensure that all children are engaged and motivated. n The childminder places great emphasis on supporting children to develop their

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16 January 2020 communication and language skills. She provides commentary to their play and talks to them, offering new words to extend their emerging vocabulary. For example, she encourages children who have a love of television characters to recall their names. n The childminder has developed a very close and effective partnership with parents. They speak exceptionally highly of the care that she provides for their children. The childminder provides parents with ideas of how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. Parents outline how they consider the childminder and her family to be part of their own families due to the strong bonds that have been formed. Additionally, older children state that they consider the childminder to be their friend. n The childminder promotes children's awareness of developing a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy regular activities in the fresh air. The childminder

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ensures that children benefit from a nutritious, balanced diet. n The childminder works closely with other childcare providers, including schools that children move on to. She makes contact with schools prior to children attending to gain information relating to their specific routines, such as lunchtimes. This helps the childminder to support and prepare children for their move. n The childminder reflects on her practice to identify areas for future development. For instance, she is currently considering how to minimise the disruption to children's play as a result of taking them to local groups. The childminder ensures that her assistant remains suitable to work with children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of child protection issues. She demonstrates a good awareness of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk and the procedure that she should follow. The childminder is clear on her role and responsibility to keep children safe and is aware of the need to act swiftly if she has concern about a child's welfare. She completes regular training to ensure that she remains up to date with current legislation. The childminder closely supervises children as they play in her home and on outings.

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should:

n ensure that planned activities are suitably differentiated to meet the needs of all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377744 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10106365 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Syston, Leicester. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

16 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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Inspection activities

16 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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