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

When babies arrive for their session, they greet the childminder with a beaming smile. Children thrive in the care of the dedicated childminder. They develop close attachments with the childminder and each other. This helps them to feel safe and successfully supports their resilience and emotional well-being. Children respond well to the childminder's clear and consistent boundaries. This helps them to understand her expectations. Children's behaviour and manners are impeccable. Children are especially polite and say 'please' to the childminder and their friends without prompting.

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The provision is good

Toddlers show an excellent early understanding of literacy and letters. When walking to the allotment, the childminder draws their attention to a street sign. Toddlers point to letters and say, 'That's in my name.' Children show they know more and remember more when they animatedly tell visitors about their recent trip to the farm. They recall the goat taking off their hat and running away with it. They talk eloquently about stroking the rabbits. Books and reading form a major part of children's learning. After reading the 'Three Billy Goats Gruff', during a visit to the local country park, they make bridges for a troll. After listening to the story about Goldilocks, the childminder encourages the toddlers to use their imagination and make pretend porridge in the mud kitchen.

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need to do better?

n The childminder clearly puts the children at the centre of everything she does. She shows a genuine enthusiasm for her work. The childminder is diligent in seeking continuous professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge, skills and practice. She completes a multitude of training opportunities and uses any new knowledge gained to help secure the very best outcomes for children. For example, recent training in different mathematical concepts has improved how she delivers the curriculum for this area of learning. n The childminder plans superb learning opportunities to support children's inquisitive minds and positive attitude to learning. One example of this is, after reading 'Jack and the Beanstalk' the toddlers pick runner beans they have grown. They concentrate when they spend a long time extracting beans from the pods. The childminder subtly introduces mathematical language to support

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children's understanding of language that describes size, such as big and little. The children use the beans in their role play and present beans in a cup to visitors. n The childminder encourages children to develop their knowledge of healthy lifestyles. During mealtimes, the childminder uses pictures of food on a plate to discuss with children which foods are healthy and which are treats. Children recognise that cabbage, carrot and bananas are healthy choices.

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15 September 2022 n The childminder gives children's understanding of the world and the environment high priority. She plans an ambitious curriculum, which give children a wealth of outdoor, hands-on experiences. There is a strong emphasis on nature-based learning. Children thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of their time outdoors, either at the allotment or out and about at the local country park. n The childminder values the relationship she has with other childminders and the children they look after. They share good practice and come together everyday to encourage children to play and explore. This means children learn good social skills with other adults and children. n The childminder provides a very language-rich environment. She constantly talks to the children, introducing new words, such as decorating. As a result, the toddlers are confident and articulate communicators. However, occasionally the

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childminder asks children questions and immediately gives them a prompt for the answer. As a consequence, children do not always have the opportunity to think about an answer and respond. n The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she talks to them about not touching toadstools they see in the grass. n Children become increasingly independent in completing self-care tasks, such as putting on and taking off their boots and washing their hands. The childminder promotes this well in her everyday practice. This helps to ensure all children are well prepared for their eventual move to school. n Parents are extremely complimentary in their praise of the childminder. They state that the childminder always speaks to children with, 'patience, engagement and interest'. They comment that the communication they receive is, 'exemplary'. This helps to promote a positive parent partnership.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is given high priority by the childminder. She understands what action to take should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She is vigilant and proactive and knows the possible signs of abuse to look out for. This includes for safeguarding issues, such as extremism and domestic abuse. The childminder knows what to do in the event an allegation made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder supervises the children and remains vigilant at all times, which effectively supports them to remain safe. She has strong procedures in place to ensure that only approved persons can collect children from the premises.

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should:

15 September 2022 n allow children more time to process questions and formulate their response during interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478743 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10076079 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 13 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Wigston, Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays 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 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 childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of written references from parents. n Relevant documentation was available for inspection, including suitability checks, qualifications as well as policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

15 September 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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