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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settle very well in this childminder's relaxed and welcoming home. They form friendly relationships with their peers and the childminder. Children show that they feel safe and secure. For example, they confidently engage in conversation with visitors to the setting. The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave very well. They are kind to each other, share and take turns. Older children show care and concern for younger children. They help younger children to complete simple tasks, such as putting face wipes into a bin.

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The provision is good

Children are independent and develop their self-care skills. For example, all children wash their hands before eating and older children take themselves to the toilet. Children are motivated and inquisitive learners. They enjoy playing in the stimulating playroom. Children make lots of decisions about what they want to play with and how they use the interesting play resources. They really enjoy engaging in role-play situations. For example, children develop their imagination while pretending to go shopping and have a picnic in the park. They imitate what they have seen, such as feeding a baby and making a cup of tea.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked on recommendations made at the previous inspection to improve her practice. For example, she uses a notebook to share information about children's learning with other settings they also attend, such as pre-school and nursery. This helps contribute to a consistent approach for children. The childminder uses a contact diary to share children's routines and learning with parents, to help them continue children's learning at home. n The childminder knows the children very well. She speaks to parents and observes children during play to find out what children can do. She uses effective assessments to plan what children need to learn next. Children make good progress and are prepared well for their next stage in learning. n The childminder knows what experiences children enjoy at home. She uses this information to plan new and exciting activities. For instance, children enjoy the

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new experience of exploring play dough. They develop their self-esteem and social skills by making new friends at toddler groups. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents describe the childminder as 'amazing' and say that she 'genuinely cares for children'. Parents state that their children are happy and 'adore' the childminder. They say that children benefit from the 'exceptional care' and the 'calming influence' the childminder provides. n Children develop good communication and language skills. They listen well and show their understanding as they follow instructions. The childminder helps older children to hear and to understand new words. For example, when older

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need to do better?

11 March 2020 children hear the word 'enormous' they tell the childminder it means 'bigger'. Younger children say single words, and some are starting to put two words together. However, the childminder does not fully challenge younger children to build on their growing vocabulary and to build sentences. n Children develop their literacy skills and thoroughly enjoy exploring and looking at books. They confidently select their favourite stories for the childminder to read. Younger children handle books appropriately as they turn the pages. Older children describe the principal characters in a story, such as the animals that live in different countries. n All children are curious about the world around them. They engage well with the childminder and concentrate on their chosen tasks, such as building with bricks. Children persevere as they connect bricks and show great satisfaction in the structures they make. However, the childminder does not fully challenge older

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children to think and to share their ideas. For example, she does not encourage older children to think about and to explain what they have built and why. n Children learn about the wider world and their immediate community. The childminder provides resources and books that reflect different cultures and ways of life. This helps children to understand about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. Children enjoy activities that give them an awareness of the festivals and events celebrated in other countries, such as Chinese New Year. n Children enjoy healthy and nutritious food. They have lots of opportunities to be physically active inside and outdoors. For example, children enjoy visiting the local park and walk to local community groups, such as the toddler group.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant in protecting the children in her care from harm. She attends regular child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the potential signs and symptoms of child abuse. She is confident about the actions she must follow if she has a concern about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder completes daily checks to identify and minimise hazards. She provides children with a safe and secure indoor and outdoor environment. Children are safe as they play.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities that arise to build on younger children's vocabulary and language skills n challenge older children further and encourage them to think and to share their ideas and thoughts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467959 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10075550 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 21 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Fleckney, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of the education programme during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector undertook a learning walk with the childminder. She observed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She took account of the written comments from parents, provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation. She looked at relevant records, documents and policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

11 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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11 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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