Unwin, Kara Louise

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the inspiring environment created by the childminder. They have warm relationships with the childminder and her assistants and ask for help when needed. Children are supported by the childminder to develop close friendships and willingly share toys with their friends. They are polite to each other. For example, a child says, 'Excuse me, please may I have a go with the sparkly wand?' Children hold hands and explore the garden. They practise new magical words they learn from the assistant, including 'abracadabra'.

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The provision is good

Children confidently share their ideas and make choices in their play. They develop their imagination and number skills as the childminder helps them to create, and play, a new 'board game'. Children pretend the shapes on a rug are spaces to move to and agree the game 'rules' with the childminder. They wait patiently for their turn to roll the dice, count the dots, and move their chosen wooden block across the rug. Children laugh and tell the childminder that they are 'chasing her' with their coloured block.

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The provision is good

Children independently put their belongings away when they arrive. They are keen to try things for themselves. For example, the childminder praises children under two years old for persevering in putting their own shoes on. Children of all ages respect the environment and help to put resources away when they have finished playing with them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants know the children well. Together, they find out what children are interested in and use this information to plan learning experiences. The childminder identifies what children know and can do. The childminder and her assistants work as a team to plan how they can best support all children with what they need to learn next. The childminder regularly shares ideas and information with parents and carers so that they can help children to make further progress at home. n The childminder encourages children to be inquisitive. While exploring different objects and materials in a treasure basket, the childminder asks children a variety of well-structured questions. For instance, she asks the children if they can find something they could use to clean with. The childminder encourages the children to describe the objects they choose, using words such as 'squishy' and 'solid'. Children laugh as they discover how to extend a duster and pretend

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need to do better?

to clean the walls. n Overall, the childminder and her assistants interact well with children. Children enjoy listening to stories and successfully lift flaps on the pages. The childminder encourages children to hold conversations with their friends. For example, she

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need to do better?

9 June 2022 asks them to tell each other about times they have eaten a cake, like in the story. She explains what the speech bubble means and how it can be read in a different voice. However, on occasions, the childminder's assistants do not notice when some children need further support to get the most from their chosen play. Therefore, some children are not interacted with in a timely manner and begin to flit between activities. n Children enjoy roles of responsibility the childminder gives them, such as making sure that the drinks cups are filled up and ready for their friends. The childminder supports children with using their manners. For example, she reminds them that saying 'pardon' to someone is a more respectful way of saying 'what'. n The childminder teaches children from a young age how to follow age- appropriate care routines without support. She works alongside parents to support children with their toilet training. Children climb the stairs safely and

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wash their hands before eating, and they understand that this is necessary during their daily routines. n The childminder sources a wide variety of training to directly support the children in her care, particularly those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This has helped her meet individual children's developmental needs. n The childminder reviews her assistants' practice regularly. However, procedures for identifying, and providing, the appropriate support for less-experienced assistants to develop their knowledge and skills are not yet embedded. Consequently, the quality of teaching, and therefore learning, is not always consistently of the highest quality.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants know and understand their responsibilities to keep children safe. They undertake regular safeguarding training and keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder has a clear safeguarding procedure and a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms a child may be at risk of harm. She accurately records any concerns and knows how and when to make a referral to other professionals, such as social services. The childminder checks the ongoing suitability of anyone living in the household and working directly with children. She regularly checks the environment to make sure that its is a safe place for children to play. The childminder has thorough hygiene procedures.

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should:

n support assistants working with children to recognise when to provide further

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9 June 2022 support for children who need it n improve support and coaching for less-experienced assistants to further extend their knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398002 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10138444 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 9 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Groby, Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6. She works with two assistants, who hold relevant qualifications at level 2 or above. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the learning intentions for children and how the environment is arranged. n The childminder and the inspector observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector observed the childminder, assistants and children at the setting. n The inspector held regular discussions with the childminder during the inspection. n Parents' and carers' views were taken account of by the inspector. n A sample of documents was reviewed, including paediatric first-aid certificates, evidence of suitability checks, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

9 June 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

9 June 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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