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 at this setting enjoy playing together, both inside and outside. They appear happy as they share their toys and smile at each other as they play. Children use good manners to make requests and take turns. Children ask politely if they can use the different spices as they pretend to cook dinner. They check that it is alright to open teabags to explore what is inside. Children move between the inside and outside spaces well. They enjoy playing on the balance bicycles and ride-on toys outside. This gives them lots of opportunities to develop physically.

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The provision is good

Children are becoming independent as they take off their own coats and hang them up in the hallway. They know they must put on their safety helmets before riding bicycles. They wash their hands before eating to keep them safe. Children are confident to ask for help from the childminder if they are unable to do something. They listen carefully to the instructions they are given when it is time to put away toys or go outside for lunch.

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The provision is good

Children have access to lots of resources and can choose what they want to play with. The childminder gives them ideas as she plays alongside them to encourage them to try new things. Children behave well. They are given time to move freely and to run and jump. In addition, spaces are also created for children to relax, have moments of calm and share a book.

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need to do better?

n When younger children go on the school run, they learn about the world around them. They collect leaves and talk about the recovery vehicles they see. They choose colours to paint the leaves when they return to the house. The childminder adds these natural items, and also spices, to the play kitchen when children go inside. Children use these resources to 'make meals' for a sustained period of time. The childminder asks questions to check what children understand during this time. However, she does not always ask questions that help them to think creatively or give them time to respond. This sometimes limits the ideas that children think of themselves when they are playing. n Children are enthusiastic and enjoy spending time with the childminder. They regularly check in for a cuddle or take her by the hand to play with them. The childminder encourages children to try new activities. However, when children

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need to do better?

make their own play choices, the childminder does not always build on what children already know. This limits opportunities for children to make even more progress. n The childminder is aware of meeting the developmental needs of children in her care. She makes effective use of an assistant. They work together to help the children take part in a range of activities suitable for all ages. For example,

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need to do better?

14 November 2022 children develop physical skills through bicycle riding classes and football groups. Children take part in cooking activities to learn how to be healthy and make good choices. Children say, 'cola is bad for you so we have milk and water because it is good.' n The childminder takes responsibility for keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She regularly attends training courses. These give her ideas and help to improve her knowledge and understanding about child development. She tries to put the training into practice to ensure it becomes part of the daily routine. She regularly evaluates what she does to ensure she is always striving to improve. n Children are encouraged to spend time outside. The childminder recognises that the children do not always have access to a garden at home. Children are supported to dress appropriately for the outdoors. For example, they wear puddle suits and wellies when it is raining.

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need to do better?

n Parents report that their children enjoy the time they spend at the setting. Parents particularly enjoy opportunities the childminder provides to meet regularly outside the setting, visiting the park, for example, for 'monthly meet ups'. They also praise her excellent levels of communication and support. n The childminder knows how to recognise when children may need additional support. She identifies key targets to help children catch up in their learning. She works with parents to establish ways to help the children. However, within her daily practice, the childminder now needs to include more ways to help younger children speak clearly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to recognise when a child may be at risk of harm and how to record and report her concerns. She recognises the key features of domestic abuse, county lines and 'Prevent' duty. She can apply this knowledge to scenarios to keep children safe. The childminder works with children and parents to ensure they are aware of the dangers of technology and online safety. The childminder engages in regular safeguarding training. She ensures her assistant also has a good knowledge and understanding.

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should:

n implement more ways for young children to develop their speech, to enable them to make more progress and increase their vocabulary n develop a variety of ways to promote children's creative thinking and give them time to respond to questions n develop ways to extend what children know and can do during activities when

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should:

14 November 2022 children are making their own choices in play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257267 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10234707 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 14 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for three-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity together. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the suitability of the household and first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

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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