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 in the setting settle quickly and form good relationships with the childminder. They receive lots of cuddles when they are tired or need comfort. Children like to explore sensory toys. For example, they try to pop buttons with their toes as they learn to jump. The children clap and cheer when they make the pop sound on the toy or when they do something well at other times. Children are then praised by the childminder and her assistant. This helps children to develop their confidence and self-esteem when they safely play and explore. Children are keen to try out new activities and take part in new experiences, such as modelling with dough. They enjoy rolling and squashing the dough. They learn to experiment by adding glitter and sticks to make snakes and lollypops.

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The provision is good

Children learn to make friends and be kind to each other. They do this by learning to take turns with toys. The childminder and her assistant show the children how to do this. The children learn by copying the good examples that are shown. Children mostly behave well. When children forget to share or make mistakes, they are quickly reminded of the expectations.

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The provision is good

Children learn new words quickly. They are introduced to new words in planned activities and when following their own interests. They hear new words through singing and story time. Children are given lots of opportunity to practise new words in their play. This means even the youngest children are trying to communicate from an early age.

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need to do better?

n Children have lots of opportunity to explore numbers and mathematical words. Children count objects, sing number songs and compare the size of the balls they make out of dough. These repeated opportunities help older children to begin counting accurately. Younger children are also beginning to say numbers in their play. However, the childminder does not consistently build on what children already know when they make their own play choices. Questions are also rushed so children do not have time to respond. This limits the potential for children to make more progress. n Children enjoy spending time outdoors and visiting the park. This is carefully risk assessed by the childminder. During colder months, the childminder provides opportunities indoors for children to develop physically. For example, older children learn dances to music and younger children learn to walk and jump. The childminder has a good knowledge about how children learn. She is able to

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simplify activities so children learn these new skills quickly. n Children are beginning to become independent. Older children help to tidy up and look after their toys. They are aware of the rules and routines of the setting.

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5 December 2022 This includes taking off their shoes and hanging up their coat on arrival. However, the childminder and assistant occasionally offer help too quickly for younger children. This results in things being done for them, which they could learn to do for themselves, such as feeding, climbing and moving between areas. n The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to improve her practice. She takes responsibility for the performance of her assistant. She attends courses and reflects on ways she can improve, to benefit the children in her care. She works with the local authority improvement team to help to evaluate her practice. She evaluates how she organises her home. This has helped to ensure that children are safe and have access to quiet spaces for rest. n The childminder helps to identify children who may need extra support with their learning. She sets realistic targets for these children. She makes good use of her

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assistant to enable her to have one-to-one time with individual children. This helps children to catch up when they need support in areas such as speech and language. She also works closely with other agencies to ensure children are ready for their next stages in learning. n Parents report that their children are happy in the setting. They describe the childminder as their 'family'. They like that the childminder provides opportunities for play outdoors and messy play, such as painting and craft activities. This is because not all families have the space or resources to do this at home. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She finds out information from parents and carers before they start. She uses this in her observations and assessments of what children can do. She works closely with families to develop the next steps for children's learning. The childminder, however, does not always seek the views of parents and children to improve her practice as part of

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to record and report her concerns. She is aware of issues including domestic abuse, the 'Prevent' duty, county lines and grooming. She can apply her procedures to scenarios to help keep children safe. She knows about supporting families with online safety. The childminder is aware of safer recruitment processes. She is aware of her responsibility to check the suitability of people living in her household. She is also aware of how to report allegations made against her.

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should:

5 December 2022 n develop more ways to extend what children learn when making their own choices in play n encourage children to do more themselves and give them time to respond to questions n develop more ways to involve parents and children in the evaluation of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464964 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10236223 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with assistants who also hold a qualification at level 2 and level 3. The childminder offers provision for children in receipt of nursery education funding.

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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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant, children and parents during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity together. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the suitability of assistants, people living in 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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