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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and show they are comfortable in this childminder's home. They enjoy playing outside and safely negotiate the steps in the garden. Children have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to take part in the activities the childminder provides. This is evident as children explore and investigate ice. They let the ice slide from one hand to the other, and giggle, saying 'it's cold'. They tap at the ice using their small-muscle skills and find a plastic ladybird frozen inside. They count the spots on the ladybird with the childminder, and talk about where the ladybird might live.

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The provision is good

Children listen to stories and concentrate well as the childminder reads a story about a caterpillar. They count the fruit the caterpillar eats and talk about him eating too much food. Children talk about what they like to eat. They discuss healthy foods, such as strawberries, bananas and cucumber. This helps to develop children's knowledge of healthy eating. Children develop their large-physical skills as they jump and dance to music. They shake their arms, leap in the air, and shout 'shake the sillies out'. They bounce around to the rhyme of the music, thoroughly enjoying themselves and having fun.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice, and implements an exciting curriculum that considers children's interests. She understands children learn through play, and provides activities to enhance their future learning. For example, children are supported to develop their small-muscle skills as they learn to control small tools. Children explore play dough. They poke and flatten the dough, and roll balls between the palm of their hands to make caterpillars. n The childminder generally promotes children's communication and language skills. She uses eye contact and gets down to the children's level as she talks to them. The childminder speaks clearly and holds conversations with children. However, she does not always model new words. She sometimes refers to the toys or objects the children are using as 'it' or 'them'. This does not help children to further extend their vocabulary. n The childminder joins in with children's play and interacts well with them.

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However, occasionally, she steps in too quickly and interrupts children's explorations and problem solving. This is evident as the children attempt to float boats down drainpipes. The childminder enthusiastically tells the children how to pour the water to help the boat to move, before they can work this out for themselves. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder talks to parents, at drop-off and collection times, about children's activities and what they are learning. Parents appreciate the good communication they have with the

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26 July 2022 childminder. They comment their children are developing well and have lots of fun. n The childminder finds out about children's experiences at home. She plans activities to broaden these experiences to further extend children's learning. For example, the childminder takes children to visit the local library. Children extend their love of books and early literacy skills as they select books and join in 'wriggle readers' sessions. They develop their listening skills and build on their social skills as they mix with children outside of the childminding setting. n The childminder promotes children's self-care skills well. For example, children wash and dry their hands after playing outside and before eating. Children help to prepare their own snack. They learn to use small tools, such as knives, safely. They cut their strawberries and grapes and skilfully use cutlery to eat yoghurt. This helps children's readiness for school.

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n The childminder is a positive role model for behaviour. She is calm and gets down to the children's level to talk to them. She demonstrates good manners and is respectful towards children. As a result, the children routinely use good manners and say please and thank you. The childminder offers children plenty of praise, which helps to build their self-esteem and confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs to look out for that may indicate a child is at harm. She understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare, or an allegation is made against her or a member of her family. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She knows about other potential safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty. The childminder supervises children well, and carries out risk assessments to identify and remove any potential hazards.

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should:

n develop the modelling of new words to enable children to increase their vocabulary n provide children the time they need to think through their ideas and work things out for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476881 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10075896 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 26 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Narborough, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, the week at Christmas and family holidays. 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 provider 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 provider. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's provision and discussed how she organises and implements her curriculum. n The childminder took part in a joint observation with the inspector. The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact this had on children's learning. n The children spoke with the inspector and invited her into their play at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector observed interactions and the conversations between the childminder and the children and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The parents wrote statements for the inspector so she could take into account

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their views. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her training and how she evaluates her practice. n The childminder showed the inspector her relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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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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