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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are incredibly happy when they start their day. The very youngest children show they feel safe as they separate from their parents at the door. Children are curious and confident to explore the childminder's home. They enjoy choosing their own toys and watch intently how the wheels of cars move as they roll them back and forth across the floor.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She provides gentle reminders and praise throughout the day to support positive behaviour. This helps to raise children's self- esteem. Children are extremely respectful of the resources. During tidy-up time, they eagerly help to put books, trains and cars back where they belong. Children model particularly good hygiene practices. For instance, they wash their hands and faces independently.

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The provision is good

Children form positive and encouraging friendships. They are extremely helpful and respectful of one another. For example, older children encourage younger children to take turns when they are reading stories. During singing time, pre-school children support babies with the actions to 'Row, row, row your boat'. As a result, children develop particularly good language and social skills.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate they have loving and confident relationships with the childminder. They seek comfort when they feel shy or tired and are reassured through soft spoken language and cuddles. The childminder provides a nurturing approach to her childcare. As a result, children thrive from this emotionally secure attachment.

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need to do better?

n Children's well-being is at the heart of the childminder's practice. She has a robust induction process and understands that transition can be difficult for some children and families. Children are offered settling-in sessions, and parents are provided with a video of the setting so they can see where their children learn and play. n The childminder has a good understanding of what children need to learn before they go to school. She builds on children's knowledge of number through counting, addition and subtraction, and supports children to write their own name. This helps to develop children's mathematical knowledge and fine motor skills in preparation for writing. n Children have continuous access to a well-resourced outdoor area. They learn to take small risks as they walk down the steps to the garden. Even the youngest children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder

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need to do better?

27 May 2021 encourages babies and toddlers to go down the steps on their bottoms until they are confident enough to walk. n The childminder gathers evidence from parents about children's starting points. This information supports her own observations to plan for gaps in children's learning. However, the observation and assessment processes are not consistently accurate in identifying children's next steps for development. Therefore, children do not always make the best possible progress. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing with water. They learn how to access the water independently by pressing the nozzle on the hosepipe and pointing this into their bucket. Children show excitement when they paint big circles on the floor. This promotes children's imaginative skills and physical development. n Children bring their own packed lunches to the setting. They learn that mealtimes are social occasions and often play games, such as 'I spy'. However,

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need to do better?

the childminder misses opportunities to support children's and parents' understanding of healthy eating. As a result, children are not always offered the most nutritious meals to develop good health. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They describe her as 'loving' and 'incredibly supportive'. The childminder discusses children's development with parents and shares ideas of activities to support children's learning at home. Parents explain that their children are incredibly happy and do not want to go home at the end of the day. Consequently, this fills them will confidence that their children are well cared for. n The childminder plans educational visits to places of interest, such as the farm and local garden centres. Children learn important life skills to prepare them for the world around them. For example, they learn how to communicate, interact and behave with people outside of their usual environment. This helps to

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need to do better?

broaden children's experiences and promotes their personal development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and of wider aspects of safeguarding, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She ensures that her knowledge is updated through regular training and discussions with the local authority. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of the environment and resources. For example, safety cushions are attached to the doors to prevent children from trapping their fingers, and the temperature of the room is monitored to ensure that children do not get too hot. This helps to provide a safe environment for children to play in.

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should:

27 May 2021 n make better use of observation and assessment to plan accurately for children's next steps in learning n support parents to understand the importance of healthy eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551441 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10174179 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Markfield, Leicestershire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. During term time, she operates from midday until 6pm, and during school holidays she operates from 8am until 6pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to understand how the early years curriculum is planned and implemented. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the learning that took place with the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector about the experiences they have while in the care of the childminder. n The inspector listened to parents' views through discussions. n The inspector tracked the experiences of two children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

27 May 2021 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

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