Murfin, Joanne Elizabeth

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 of different ages happily play together in the sandpit as older children ask younger children to join in. They pour sand into sea creature moulds, and the childminder asks them to describe the different colours and name the crab and scorpion shapes. Babies show an interest in what older children are doing and develop their physical skills as they crawl around and explore their environment. The childminder engages them with warmth and encouragement, and babies respond by smiling and babbling happily, demonstrating that they have built up secure attachments.

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The provision is good

Babies show excitement as they make noises with a saucepan lid, and the childminder asks, 'Shall we make music?' Children join in with different instruments and play music together as the childminder encourages them to play loudly and quietly. Older children use their imaginations in the play kitchen, pretending to make pizza, and the childminder asks them to describe their favourite pizza. They extend this play as they pretend to go on a picnic, talking together as they decide what to take with them and gather different play foods. Older children say they like coming to the childminder's to play with their friends and enjoy trips in the local community, such as going on walks in the woods and to the library.

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need to do better?

n The childminder describes her intention for children to have fun, learn and develop in all areas of learning so that they are ready for school. She knows children well and observes them to understand what they know and can do and what they need to learn next. n The childminder encourages children to explore and play with toys that interest them, inside and outdoors. She plans activities to help to extend children's learning. For example, the childminder helps the children to plant sunflower seeds. She adapts the activity to match the abilities of children of different ages and talks to them about what the seeds need to grow. Children fill flowerpots with compost, plant their seeds and then water them. Babies enjoy the tactile sensation of feeling the soil with their hands, and the childminder talks to older children about how the seed will grow into a sunflower plant. They agree that they will measure the plant as it grows, which helps children to learn about the

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need to do better?

natural world and think about mathematical ideas. n The childminder engages children in conversation to support their communication and language skills. She sings familiar action songs, and babies join in with babbling noises. However, the childminder does not always encourage older children to extend their conversational skills by using purposeful questions to help them develop their thinking. n Children learn to behave well. They generally play well together and learn about

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need to do better?

12 April 2023 the behaviour expected of them. When the childminder reminds younger children not to throw toys, they quickly respond. Older children are helped to understand how to be kind to one another when they disagree. n The childminder reminds children to wash their hands before snack time, and children put their shoes on when going outside. However, the childminder does not always support children to learn how to manage their self-care needs. For example, she wipes children's noses with a tissue rather than teaching them how to do this themselves. n Children are learning to appreciate what makes them and others unique. The childminder helps them to celebrate different religious festivals and learn about the importance of values like tolerance and respect for one another. n Parents feel their children are safe and well cared for by the childminder. The childminder keeps parents up to date with what children have been doing and

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need to do better?

how babies have slept during the day. However, the childminder does not consistently share information with parents regarding ways they can further support children's learning at home.

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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 and neglect and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. She ensures the outside area is safe and secure and takes steps to manage any risks to keep children safe. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She understands about the 'Prevent' duty and is aware of how to keep children safe online.

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should:

n encourage older children to further develop their thinking and communication skills by asking purposeful questions to extend conversations n support children to further develop their self-care and independence skills n provide parents with ideas and support about how they can further extend children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376181 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10265147 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 8 Date of previous inspection 25 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Ratby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. 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 observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a learning walk together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

12 April 2023 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

12 April 2023 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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