Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the unique working relationship the childminder has with two other childminders. The childminders meet daily to share activities and eat lunch as a large group. This contributes well to develop children's interpersonal skills as they mix with other children and adults. Children benefit from the welcoming and homely environment that the childminder provides for them. They are happy and enjoy the time they spend with her. Children develop wonderful, secure and caring relationships with the childminder. This helps them to feel safe.

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The provision is good

Children spontaneously demonstrate good manners. The childminder has high expectations of them and their social skills. She offers gentle reminders when children very occasionally forget to say 'thank you'. The childminder constantly praises and encourages children to do things for themselves. As a result, they develop high levels of self-care which will help them as they prepare for their journey into school.

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well. They respond immediately to the childminder's requests and nothing is too much trouble. Children set the table for snack and they positively thrive on the responsibility bestowed upon them. Each child has a task which they carry out quickly and willingly. This helps to promote their growing sense of belonging and personal development skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a positive attitude to continually improving her setting. She regularly reflects on her practice and makes plans to develop her setting for the benefit of the children in her care. For instance, the childminder is currently working with the local authority to introduce 'Twilight Tots' an initiative to bring different generations together. n The childminder acts as a positive role model and this promotes children's understanding of what is expected of them. She encourages children to play nicely together and to share and take turns. This contributes to them knowing what is right and wrong. As a result, children show excellent levels of self- control and develop a wonderful, caring attitude towards one another. n The childminder ensures that children understand the importance of fresh air and physical exercise. They walk with the childminder to take the older children to school. This daily exercise is recognised because children are taking part in a

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local community scheme to encourage more physical activity. The childminder carries a card that is swiped at strategic points in the village to indicate walking, biking or scooting is taking place. n The childminder is qualified and has a good understanding of how children develop and learn. She provides a large range of toys and resources that

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need to do better?

2 March 2020 children can access independently. They are confident learners who display good concentration and a desire to explore and learn. The childminder uses her observations and assessments to enhance children's learning. She builds on what they know and can already do across the areas of learning. n The childminder has a confident, nurturing and relaxed manner, and this helps children develop independence and feel comfortable. She regularly meets with other childminders and accesses other groups within the community. These experiences complement those children may get at home and widen their social circle to include a mixed age group of friends. n The childminder nurtures children's love of books. She reads a popular story and offers each child a toy relating to that story. This book is then brought to life as children recreate a caterpillar using dough. They talk about how many eyes they need and mention making an 'antenna'. This contributes to children's developing

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reading and mathematical skills. n Overall, good attention is given to developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder talks to children as they play, uses descriptive language, repeats key words and asks questions about what they are doing. However, very occasionally, when children speak to her she becomes distracted by more confident communicators. n The childminder has developed a close working relationship with parents. She consistently shares information with them through daily conversations with older children's parents and by writing in younger children's daily diaries. She provides half-yearly progress summaries to keep parents up to date, and each month offers ideas for home learning. This helps parents to support their children's learning even further. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and value the learning and care their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and skills updated. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of harm, including from extreme behaviours. The childminder teaches children what to do in the event of an emergency. For instance, children tell visitors they must leave the building, not taking any toys or putting on their shoes. Children know how to contact the emergency services should they need to do so.

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should:

n reflect on interactions and discussions with children to ensure that they all feel unique and valued.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416628 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064495 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 30 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Glenfield, Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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

2 March 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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