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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are safe and happy in the home-from-home environment, created by the childminder and her assistant. They develop strong relationships with her and her assistant and settle quickly in their care. Children build friendships with others of all ages. They learn from the childminder how to consider what other children might be feeling and be compassionate. This positively impacts children's emotional development and helps them feel secure.

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The provision is good

Children confidently choose from a range of age-appropriate resources that the childminder provides. They develop their imagination and demonstrate a love of stories. For example, children use a variety of hand and finger puppets to retell the story of 'Jack and the beanstalk'. They giggle as they practise different voices and create sounds for each character. Older children add their own ideas into the story, using phrases and words they have learned from the childminder. The childminder praises them as they encourage younger children to join in.

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The provision is good

Children listen and respond well to the childminder and follow her instructions. They understand how to behave and what the childminder expects of them. Children are respectful of resources and put them away when they have finished playing. They use good manners when asking for different items, and wait patiently for their turn when they want to share a toy. The childminder encourages children to be independent and try things for themselves. From a young age, children take off their own shoes and jackets after playing outside. They confidently wash their own hands ready before lunch without being prompted.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant reflect on the experiences they provide for children daily. This helps them to make improvements and adapt what they are planning, for the next day. They undertake training opportunities to develop their knowledge regarding communication and language and keeping children safe. n The childminder teaches children to make good choices to keep themselves safe, and helps them understand boundaries, such as kind hands and kind words. She encourages children to think about what they would need to do to adapt the room to be able to dance and practise their physical skills. Children respond as they move objects out of the way and make sure the ground is clear. The childminder makes sure they give each other enough room to move and take it in turns to have a go. Children smile and laugh as they take it in turns to practise their dance moves, follow instructions and complete different routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of children's care needs and different interests. They work alongside parents and carers to identify

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need to do better?

17 August 2022 topics they can use to engage children in their learning, and to plan new experiences, to help children develop. The childminder observes children, to find out what they know and can do. She identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder identifies when children may need additional support in particular areas of learning. However, strategies to help them move forward in their learning are not always put in place quickly enough. n The childminder and her assistant plan activities based on what children enjoy doing. They support children to develop their number skills and finger strength while using plastic blocks to construct. The assistant supports children to persevere and work out how to fix a crane at the top of a block tower and then use it to lift other blocks. She teaches them how to count the different blocks and work out which one to use next. Children listen carefully and confidently

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need to do better?

share their own ideas as they discuss different vehicles they could add and use. n The childminder and her assistant interact with children to develop their communication and language. They teach them new vocabulary, such as explaining what the word 'carriage' means when talking about trains. They repeat words back to children to make sure they hear the correct pronunciation. However, on occasions, the childminder and her assistant struggle to balance their time and interactions between the children present. Therefore, at times, some children receive less support than others. n Parents say their children 'excel' in the childminder's care; she works alongside them to ensure all aspects of their child's care and development are included. They explain the childminder provides advice on toilet training and how they can help their children prepare for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have undertaken different safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. They reflect on previous experiences and learn valuable information to develop how they keep children safe. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She demonstrates effective safeguarding procedures and a good understanding of the signs and symptoms a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder accurately records concerns and knows how and when to make a referral to other professionals, such as social services. She makes sure checks are completed to monitor the ongoing suitability of anyone living in the household or working directly with children. The childminder regularly checks the environment to make sure it is a safe place for children to play. She ensures risk assessments are effective at minimising any potential hazards.

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should:

17 August 2022 n strengthen strategies to further help children move forward in their learning n clarify how all children will be supported during planned activities and general play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225123 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10230026 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 18 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Kegworth, Derbyshire. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk together, discussing the learning intention for children and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector observed the childminder, her assistant, and children of all ages through the setting. n The childminder and inspector observed interactions with children over a period of time and evaluated this. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant regularly during the inspection. n Parents' and carers' views were taken into consideration. n A sample of documents were reviewed, including paediatric first-aid certificates, suitability checks, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

17 August 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

17 August 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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