Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children exude confidence in this relaxed, nurturing environment. They build close loving relationships with the childminder and each other and show kindness and consideration to everyone. Children are highly curious and motivated to learn. They delight in recalling past events, sharing what they know. Children enthusiastically make independent choices regarding their play and show high levels of concentration. The childminder skilfully supports and enhances their play and learning through asking children questions, encouraging their language and communication skills. Children's learning is supported in a variety of ways. The childminder has a wide range of books that build children's awareness of a broad variety of topics. Children use technology with the childminder to research information that supports their learning even further, and discussion brings learning to an exceptional level of understanding for the individual children she

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cares for. The childminder creates a wealth of opportunities for children to learn through first-hand experiences. Children's behaviour is excellent. They respond extremely well to requests made of them, understand the importance of listening to what each other has to say and to show respect to others. The childminder nurtures children as they build their skills of negotiation. Children recognise their feelings and confidently identify different expressions of emotion on pictures.

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need to do better?

n Children make excellent progress in their learning and development. They show awe and wonder in the activities that continually build on their interests. Children share what they know, understand and can do, holding conversations and recalling past experiences. For example, they build 'satellites' using straws of different lengths, explaining that they are spinning around in space. n Children relish learning about the world and natural events that take place. For example, they explain how lava pours out of a volcano, running down the side of it, and recognise the risk to people living close by. They create their own model using materials and cardboard, and mix ingredients such as vinegar, food colouring and soda together to recreate an eruption. Children delight as they watch how the mixture creates different-sized bubbles which foam and start to cascade down the container, as lava would. n Children's safety is a high priority. The childminder encourages children's

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understanding of safety in all aspects of their lives. They learn about road safety, how to use small tools carefully but effectively, and how to keep themselves safe when using technology. For example, children learn how to use cameras to print off photographs and how they can 'upload' them onto a computer. They also learn what is appropriate for them to see and when they must tell an adult so that the adult can take steps to keep them safe. n Partnerships with parents are excellent, and parents comment that the

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6 February 2020 childminder is 'amazing'. They feel that their children have superb experiences, such as spending time at the childminder's allotment area, and they really appreciate the childminder's approach to their children's care and learning. Parents remain fully aware of their children's progress and development. n The childminder is passionate about her ongoing professional development. She actively accesses training courses, reads literature and networks with other providers, sharing good practice and ideas. She remains up to date with legislation and changes to practice. The childminder actively seeks the views and opinions of parents to continually enhance her provision. n Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stages in their development, especially for the move on to school. They recognise numbers up to 10 and beyond, and some children are learning to count in multiples. This is

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because the childminder continually builds on what they already know and can do. Children ooze confidence and show with pride their high levels of independence. n Children learn about their own health and well-being. They explain in detail the importance of washing their hands, modelling how they do so to ensure that the horrible germs called' bacteria' are washed away by the soap. Children relish time tending to the allotment patch they have at the local school. They enjoy cooking and using foods they have grown. Children particularly enjoy visiting older people and are planning to bake a cake to take to them as part of their 'kindness' week as they learn to care for others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a robust knowledge and understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk from abuse and neglect, including the wider issues such as county lines, female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She fully understands the referral process to ensure children are safeguarded should she have concerns about their welfare. Thorough risk assessments reflect the high priority given to children's safety, and children regularly practise the fire evacuation procedure. Comprehensive policies reflect the childminder's ethos of care. The childminder continually develops children's awareness of their own safety through discussions and topics that build on their knowledge, such as learning about people who help us.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458146 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10072211 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 0 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Atherstone, Warwickshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 6.30am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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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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6 February 2020 6 February 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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