Race, Leonie Marie

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 happy and well cared for. They have opportunities to play and explore in a nurturing environment. Children can follow their interests. They try new experiences with the wide variety of opportunities available to them. Much of children's time is spent outdoors. They explore the local area, including parks, fossil trails and green spaces. Children are encouraged to be healthy and active, for example all children run outdoors after school with their friends and have balanced meals provided for them.

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The provision is good

Children show good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. They are confident to experiment and test out new ideas. For example, children paint their feet with water and make footprints on the ground. They explore the world around them using their senses and curiosity. For example, children discover dinosaurs hidden in sand and use their hands and tools to uncover them. They then learn about dinosaur names and colours. This helps to develop what they know through their interests.

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The provision is good

There are high expectations for all children to learn through real life and outdoor experiences with each other. Children continually engage in conversations with each other. They talk about experiences they have and trips they have been on. For example, children visit the local café and order food for snack then talk about this experience with each other.

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need to do better?

n Children concentrate for sustained periods of time. They focus their attention when they are given instructions. For example, children are asked to choose books to share outside. They join in with animal noises, repeated phrases and counting activities. Very young children squeal with excitement and delight as the pages are turned. n The childminder is a good role model for all children. She demonstrates turn taking in conversation and play to ensure they learn to play together. The older children include the younger children in the daily activities. For example, older children pass the younger ones crayons to mark make or set up train tracks for the younger children to play with. n Children learn to use good manners and follow rules sensibly and safely, for example, children hold hands to walk by the road when going to school. They show respect for each other and their toys by tidying up and using resources

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need to do better?

correctly. n Children are willing to try new experiences, for example, they taste different fruits at meal times. They develop their confidence to meet new people by attending playgroups in the village. This teaches children the importance of

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23 June 2021 community and a healthy lifestyle. Children are encouraged to be independent in preparation for going to school, for example by learning to put on their own shoes and use the toilet. n The childminder knows the children and their abilities well. She uses this information to plan exciting opportunities for children to develop. However, when asking children questions, to extend their learning and understanding, not enough time is given for children to think and respond. This results in children not developing what they already know or not having enough opportunities to speak. n Children are given plenty of opportunity to be outdoors. They access the garden to climb and slide and also visit local nature reserves and farms. This helps to build on what families may do at home. n Children are taught about all areas of the curriculum because the childminder supports them in their own play choices. The childminder tracks children's

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progress and knows what they need to learn next. However, her interactions are often too complex for young children. For example, she uses new vocabulary such as 'herbivores' and 'extinction' in full sentences when playing with dinosaurs, which children do not understand. This results in children not always developing their speech and understanding of vocabulary. The childminder knows how to seek help for children who need extra support. n The childminder is knowledgeable and takes responsibility to ensure she is the best she can be. She attends training and completes research, which she puts into practice to benefit the children in her care. For example, she learns about the 'forest school' approach to develop her interactions with children in nature. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They praise her care and compassion. Parents receive regular updates and photos to show what their children are learning about.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are safe and well looked after. The childminder has robust policies. She has in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and local procedures to fully promote children's welfare. This includes wider issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows how to recognise signs of abuse and report concerns and allegations. She works hard to keep up to date with safeguarding guidance and legislation. The childminder ensures that people in her household are suitable and also understand her procedures. She knows how to keep children safe online and educate them about the potential risks. The childminder is qualified in first aid.

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should:

23 June 2021 n develop questioning skills to extend children's learning and provide more time for them to think and respond n simplify language and interactions with children to help develop speech and understanding of new vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561527 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10191001 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Barrow-on-Soar, Leicestershire. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to determine what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector viewed all areas used by the children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and assessed the quality of education and the impact on all children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' and children's views during the inspection, by speaking to them. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including training certificates, records of attendance, insurance, first-aid certificates, safeguarding policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

23 June 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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