Ball Joanne 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's home. They enter the setting smiling and excited to start their day. Children have strong relationships with the childminder and seek her out to involve her in play. They are confident in the environment and are happy to explore toys independently. Children are engrossed and absorbed in play because their interests have been skilfully used by the childminder to plan exciting activities. They sing songs and giggle as they play. Younger children develop mark-making skills as they use soft sticks of paint to create a picture. They enjoy the sensory experience of rubbing it on their fingers and then smearing it on the paper. The childminder creates an environment that is inclusive. She adapts activities where necessary so all children can be involved.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved. Older children are respectful of each other and the environment. Younger children learn manners and how to be polite from the childminder's lead. The childminder has fair rules and boundaries in place for all children. This means that they know what is expected of them. Children learn right from wrong from an early age. They are aware of routines, for example, they roll up their sleeves in anticipation of hand washing before eating. The childminder supports children to be independent. They are encouraged to feed themselves and to cut up their own fruit at lunch time.

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need to do better?

n Children learn to love books and stories from an early age. The childminder provides a range of easily accessible books including fiction and non-fiction. Children remember sentences and copy actions from familiar books. They listen intently and respond as the childminder asks questions about the pictures within the books. Children use their hands and say 'snap, snap, snap' as they look through a crocodile book. The children and the childminder regularly cuddle together to share stories. Children also enjoy looking through books independently, chatting to themselves as they do this. n The childminder promotes early mathematical skills well. She uses resources inside the home to build on existing skills. The childminder also gives children opportunities to seek out numbers when out and about. She frequently encourages number recognition and counting. Children match coloured bears with the same-coloured plates. They enjoy identifying numbers that the

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need to do better?

childminder has written out for them. n Parents are extremely satisfied with the care their children receive. They comment on how their children have shown progression in development since attending. The childminder regularly shares information about children's development. Parents are informed about what their child has been doing or what they have shown a particular interest in daily. Parents comment that the

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24 March 2022 childminder is viewed as their extended family. n The childminder does not consistently share all relevant information with other professionals or settings that children attend, to help ensure that children receive consistent support in their development. n Children build on their physical skills both inside and outside of the setting. The childminder provides plenty of resources in her garden to encourage children to be physical. She also takes them to visit the local parks and soft play centres regularly. The children build confidence by visiting new places and becoming familiar with them. Children learn about healthy lifestyles from discussions and books, including about good oral hygiene. They are developing a sense of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date by accessing a range of training. She uses the strategies learned to inform and improve her practice.

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need to do better?

This includes being more aware of how children learn, to inform the assessments she makes on their progress. The childminder takes time to seek children's opinions. She uses their responses to make improvements to the resources or environment. Consequently, children feel valued and respected. n The childminder helps the children to develop their early language skills. She builds up existing vocabulary by adding new words such as 'neon' and 'bright' when talking about colours. She asks appropriate questions of children and takes time to wait for their response. However, the childminder does not consistently adapt the way she interacts for children's differing levels of development. As a result, some opportunities to extend early language development are missed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and the processes to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the signs that may indicated that a child is suffering from abuse and has the relevant contact information readily available. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues including signs that a child may be being exposed to radicalisation and extremist views. She ensures that risk assessments are carried out before taking the children on outings. She has systems in place to keep children safe in public areas and regularly teaches the children about road safety.

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should:

n further extend children's early language development by consistently adapting interactions for children's differing levels of development n promote a collaborative approach with other professionals involved with children to support their learning and development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225147 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10106205 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 14 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Birstall, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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 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 provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk to discuss the curriculum. n Parents shared their views about the setting. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

24 March 2022 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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