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 confident to explore the stimulating environment. They take appropriate risks as the childminder supports them to climb the rocky steps in the garden. Children show high levels of concentration as they pour water into containers. This helps them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Young children then refine this skill further as they pour their own drinking water. Children enjoy developing new skills as they start to understand how water can be used and how it moves. They pour water into a plant pot with holes in the bottom. They see it flowing down the path and say 'goodbye'. Children are immersed in language as the childminder talks with them about what is happening and introduces vocabulary such as 'full' and 'empty'.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. Children are curious. They look closely at insects and animals. They are excited to see if the chickens have laid any eggs. As they collect the eggs, they count them. They tell the chickens that they are going for lunch. The childminder supports children to make their own decisions. She asks what they could do with the leftover apple. Children suggest feeding it to the rabbit and demonstrate their care for living things as they eagerly do this. Children listen to and follow the childminder's instructions, such as when they are told why they should not look directly at the sun. They respond positively when they are asked to hold hands to keep safe. Children communicate to visitors what they have learned. They show an empty cocoon and explain that the caterpillar was sleeping and then turned into a butterfly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out what the children's interests are. She uses this information to plan activities and resources that promote their learning. For example, she knows that children like aeroplanes so she introduces different- sized toy aeroplanes. She gives children a piece of wood which they imaginatively use as a runway. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. She listens carefully to the children and then repeats what they have said. She adds more words to extend the sentence and introduce new vocabulary. n The childminder provides many opportunities for imaginative play. For example, while outside, children pretend to make coffee and pour it into cups. They make the sounds that they have previously heard when coffee is being made. They know that payment is needed and ask for this. This gives them the opportunity to re-enact their experiences. n The childminder plans settling-in sessions for new children. These are tailored to

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need to do better?

meet the needs of the children and their families. The childminder finds out

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need to do better?

18 May 2022 about what each child already knows and can do so that she can plan learning experiences that are relevant. n The childminder provides opportunities to complement each child's home life. For example, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some children have not had opportunities to play with peers of their own age. The childminder takes them to group play sessions where they can meet other children. This supports their social development as they play together and learn to share and take turns. Additionally, the childminder supports children's learning at home. For example, videos of butterflies hatching are shared with parents so that they can talk about the life cycle of a caterpillar with their child. n The childminder plans appropriately challenging opportunities for children. For example, when children are developing their hand-to-eye coordination, she encourages them to pour water through the narrow end of a funnel. Children

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demonstrate they are motivated to practise this skill until they can do it successfully by themselves. n Children understand the expectations and routines set by the childminder. They independently put on their sun hats, take off their shoes, wash their hands, choose eating utensils and sit carefully on chairs. n The childminder encourages healthy eating. Children eat fruit for snack and drink water throughout the day. They discuss how to look after their teeth. To help support this, the childminder has completed oral hygiene training. n The childminder engages with other settings where children attend and shares relevant information so that learning is consistent. She helps children to prepare for when they start school. The childminder and the children walk to the local school and discuss wearing a school uniform and taking a bag, so that it becomes familiar. n The childminder evaluates children's progress effectively. She shares this

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information with parents. She generally keeps her knowledge of child development up to date. However, she does not routinely identify specific professional development opportunities, to aid her continuous improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She has a procedure to follow so that the correct professional can be contacted immediately if necessary. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her. The childminder has completed relevant safeguarding training. She continuously makes risk assessments of the environment so that children are safe. She uses safety equipment in her home, where appropriate, such as on the stairs. She is qualified in paediatric first aid.

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should:

n improve self-evaluation so that it informs professional development more precisely over time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2553652 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10232059 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 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 2019 and lives in the village of Fleckney, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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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18 May 2022 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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