Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children have easy and safe access to resources available within the childminder's home and garden. They chose toys that interest them and that they enjoy playing with. However, the childminder does not plan an ambitious curriculum for children. It does not build on what they already know and can do or broaden their knowledge and experiences. That said, children explore a selection of toy vehicles. They push the vehicles around the floor and know how to attach trailers on the back. Children talk about how their 'daddy' drives trucks and tractors and share their excitement with the childminder as a tractor drives past the window.

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The provision requires improvement

Children demonstrate secure relationships with the childminder. They invite her to join in with their play and ask for help when they need it. Children seek out comfort and reassurance when they are tired or upset. They respond positively to the childminder's kind and gentle manner. Children settle quickly and are supported to manage their emotions and feelings of frustration. They learn to play cooperatively alongside each other. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns with toys and resources. Children are encouraged to use good manners and they understand what is expected of them. For example, they sit at the table to eat their lunch and help to tidy away toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has taken steps to address the actions raised at her last inspection. She has made changes to the environment to ensure that there is sufficient space for children to play and to ensure their individual needs are met. The childminder has removed some unnecessary resources and equipment. She has paid closer attention to how activities are presented to help create a calmer learning environment for children. n The childminder assesses what children know and can do. She identifies where they may need extra support. However, she does not always use this information effectively to help her plan a breadth of learning experiences that build on children's existing knowledge and skills needed for their future learning. n The childminder does not always give sufficient consideration to the purpose of activities. At times, they lack focus to ensure that all children are challenged in their learning suitably. As a result, the childminder does not always provide clear

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explanations or adapt her interactions to reflect children's ideas and interests. At times, during creative activities, she is over directive and does not pick up on children's wishes to explore and use the materials in their own way. n The childminder knows children and their families well. She keeps parents informed about their children's day, including details about their individual routines and what they have played with. The childminder invites parents to share information from home to help her to continue to meet children's needs.

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need to do better?

14 October 2021 Parents speak positively about the childminder and the service she provides. They comment that their children have benefitted from the social interaction with other children and are saying more words. n Children demonstrate a love of books and stories. They independently chose their favourites from the newly organised book corner. Children are eager to share their chosen book with the childminder and visitors. They point to and name familiar objects they see in the pictures as they turn each page. Children listen to the childminder as she reads stories to them. The childminder uses her voice to capture children's attention. At times, she pauses as she reads, enabling children to join in with familiar words and phrases. n Children develop an awareness of the local community and environment. The childminder takes children for walks in the village regularly. She takes them to community stay and play groups and visits to the local school. However, the

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childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to learn about communities and lifestyles that are different to their own. n The childminder is attentive to children's individual care needs and routines. She recognises when children are tired and ensures they are able to rest comfortably and safely. She follows appropriate hygiene routines and supports children to do the same. For example, washing hands before eating. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children's individual dietary needs are met. She encourages children to try new foods that contribute to their good health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed training to update her knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. She understands her responsibilities to keep children safe at all times. The childminder knows how to report any concerns regarding a child's welfare to the appropriate agencies. She is confident in the action she must take, should there be an allegation made against her or other persons living or working on the premises. The childminder is vigilant to children's whereabouts and supervises them appropriately. She risk assesses the indoor and outdoor environment and any outings she takes the children on to support their safety. The childminder takes steps to ensure that the family pets are well managed to minimise risks to children.

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should:

n make better use of the knowledge of individual children in order to provide an ambitious curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do n identify the purpose of activities and improve the quality of interactions with children to consistently promote their next steps in learning during play

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should:

14 October 2021 n help children to gain a greater awareness of people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222027 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10154321 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 10 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Somerby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 activities and assessed the impact this has on children's enjoyment and learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector and childminder discussed the learning and curriculum offered to children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

14 October 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

14 October 2021 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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