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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children greet visitors with confidence and show them where they play in the childminder's home. They choose to go outside and explore the garden. Children use the equipment to practise their physical skills. They climb, balance, crawl and roll. They happily chat to each other as they play. The childminder reminds them to use the equipment safely. She asks them to take turns to use the mat. Children wait eagerly for their turn to practise rolling. While outside, children find beetles and snails. They are fascinated and look at them closely as they talk about what they might eat. Children know and happily follow rules as they take off their shoes as they come inside.

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The provision is good

Children develop their communication and social skills. They ask the childminder to sing their favourite song about bunnies. Children join in and sing this together repeatedly. They enjoy taking part in the actions. Younger children lie down and pretend to sleep, while older children wake, jump up and excitedly hop around. Babies join in, clapping their hands, and bounce up and down to the beat. Children confidently recall information that they have been learning and tell visitors that some animals 'hibernate' and some are 'nocturnal'. They make shapes from play dough, using the developing strength in the muscles in their hands. Children state they are making hedgehogs. They add spikes and concentrate as they count them up to 10. Children choose their favourite books and listen carefully as the childminder reads enthusiastically. They join in with the story, pointing to the different characters and confidently recalling their names.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to prepare for when they start school. Children visit the school they will be going to and celebrate events, such as sports day. After the visit, they practise getting changed for physical education and enjoy taking part in different races. They discuss wearing a school uniform and taking a bag so that these things become familiar. n The childminder works closely with parents and provides them with daily information about their children's learning. Parents report positively about their children's experiences with the childminder. They appreciate the activities she provides for their children, such as visiting garden centres and learning about plants. They also appreciate receiving information to support their children's learning at home. The childminder provides favourite storybooks for parents to read and share with children at home. n The childminder generally keeps up to date with current information from the

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need to do better?

local authority and professional associations. She works with other professionals when needed, which helps her to evaluate her practice. As a result, she has updated some resources to ensure they focus on learning. However, she does

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need to do better?

21 September 2022 not always consider her own professional development to ensure that she continuously builds on and improves her teaching knowledge and practice over time. n The childminder recognises the need for children to have a healthy lifestyle. Children play outdoors each day, climbing and balancing on equipment which supports their physical development. They help to plant and grow vegetables at the childminder's allotment. They confidently talk about what vegetables need to grow and use them to help make healthy meals to eat. n The childminder complements each child's home life. For example, due to the restrictions of the national lockdowns, some children have not had opportunities to socialise with other children their own age. Consequently, the childminder takes children to various group play sessions and the local park where they can interact with other children. This supports their social development and helps

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them to learn how to share and take turns with others. n The childminder uses the children's play and daily routines to promote their understanding of numbers. At lunchtime, children are supported to count out the correct number of knives and forks they need to set the table. As children play, the childminder encourages them to count how many toy cars they have. She furthers children's mathematical understanding as she helps them to add and take away. n The childminder makes sure that her interactions with children during activities support communication and language development. She listens and responds to what children say. The childminder sensitively corrects any mispronunciations to ensure children hear and learn the correct word. This helps their developing understanding and builds on the language they already know. For example, when children point to a picture and say 'eep', the childminder responds by

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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 understands safeguarding procedures and is aware to ensure the correct professional is contacted immediately if any concerns arise. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against her. She supervises children well and monitors any absences to ensure that children are safe. The childminder has completed relevant safeguarding training and is qualified in paediatric first aid.

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should:

n implement a focused professional development programme that enhances

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21 September 2022 knowledge and skills to better support each child's learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555970 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10202889 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 3 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Bagworth, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took parents' views into account. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how her provision is planned and the curriculum is implemented. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

21 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

21 September 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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