Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settle quickly. All children enjoy good relationships with each other and the childminder. They enjoy the childminder's company. They smile at her as they snuggle together to read familiar stories at the start of their day. Children are encouraged to share with their friends as they play. For example, even very young children know how to take turns at the play dough table.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a curriculum that meets their needs well. They eagerly take part in a wide range of fun and exciting learning activities at the childminder's home and out in the local community. Children's enthusiasm helps them to share ideas and join in games. For example, children use their imaginations to create a café. They excitedly talk about who their customers might be.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They understand and respond to the childminder's high expectations as they play. For example, an older child spontaneously supports a younger child by holding their hand while they walk on a balance beam. The children are praised for their positive behaviour, and they enjoy helping each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes ongoing assessments of what children already know. She knows what they need to learn next. She shares individual learning plans with parents, using an electronic application. Children proudly help her choose photographs of their learning activities to send to their parents. The childminder regularly shares information with parents, so they are involved and well informed about their child's progress. n The childminder finds out about experiences children have at home. She creates opportunities to broaden their knowledge. For example, she plans outings and takes children on trips using public transport. They learn about different ways to travel, talk about going on journeys and practise road safety. This builds on what children may do at home and teaches them about their community. n Children benefit from being outdoors in the garden and at the park. They enjoy opportunities to run around and be physically active. The childminder

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need to do better?

encourages their interest in nature and making healthy choices. They talk about healthy lifestyles and choose from a range of fruits at snack time. They enjoy feeding the birds and watch with delight as the birds eat their leftover toast. n The childminder supports children to develop early number skills. Children identify colours, count, and talk about shapes. The childminder is attentive to the children while they play, listening to and joining their conversations. However, she misses opportunities to challenge their understanding because she does not always ask them questions. This means that children may not always develop their thinking.

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need to do better?

27 July 2021 n Children, even very young children, are encouraged and supported to make choices. They recognise when they are tired and ask to rest. For example, children return from the park in small groups, allowing a short rest for the youngest children and continuing physical play for older children. n The childminder and assistant are good role models for all children. They are respectful of children's individual needs. They demonstrate good hygiene routines that the children then follow. For example, using their own labelled towels and flannels when washing hands and faces. Children are respectful of each other and their environment. For example, helping to tidy away the play dough and by using exceptional table manners. Older children are encouraged to be independent with self-care skills, and they recognise that younger children need privacy during nappy changes. All children behave impeccably.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is knowledgeable and takes responsibility for her own professional development. She knows how to seek help for children who may need have additional needs. She attends training to support the activities and experiences she provides for children. She is interested to learn about different types of play and the use of different resources and completes research to enhance her own knowledge. This develops her professional skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She attends regular training, keeping her safeguarding knowledge updated. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare, in order to keep them safe. She has a detailed understanding of wider safeguarding issues. For example, she understands the potential dangers to children of being exposed to extreme views or beliefs. She assesses risk in her home to ensure it is safe and secure for children. She uses a robust set of policies. She ensures that her assistant is suitable and understands her polices and procedures.

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should:

n develop questioning skills to extend children's learning and challenge what they already know.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550881 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10174108 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2017 and lives in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector held meetings with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of both staff working in the setting. n The inspector spoke with both the childminder and the assistant as well as with the children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

27 July 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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