Wood, Natalie Victoria

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

Children are very settled in the childminder's care. They are friendly and welcoming. Children talk to visitors and share the toys they are playing with. They enjoy their time in the childminder's garden. The childminder engages children in discussions about the weather and changes in the outside environment. Children collect leaves that have blown off the trees and huddle around the childminder. They discuss the different textures and how leaves change colour when they fall from the trees. The childminder crunches up the leaves and cups the children's ears so they can listen to the sound they make. Children copy the childminder and share the crunchy leaf sounds with their friends. This helps children to learn about what trees and plants need to grow and live.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their language skills. For example, children show excitement at story time and search for familiar books. They talk about different transport, and link it to a previous experience where they saw a helicopter land in a nearby field. The childminder makes singing nursery rhymes part of the children's daily routine. Children choose their favourite rhymes and sing aloud. They join in with the actions that are modelled by the childminder. Children roll their hands to 'Wind the bobbin up', stretch up high, point their finger, then clap with delight as they finish the rhyme. That said, the quality of education is variable. Weaknesses in the childminder's delivery of the curriculum impact on the progress that children make. For instance, at times, the childminder makes activities too challenging, and children quickly disengage from their learning

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She teaches children good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. Children participate in activities where they learn to share and take turns. They listen to the childminder's instructions, such as tidying away the toys and sitting down ready for snack. Children are frequently praised by the childminder for their achievements. This builds children's confidence and raises their self-esteem. n The childminder supports children's health well. She provides them with healthy meals and fresh drinking water. The childminder gives children a choice of nutritious snacks, and they have daily access to fresh air and exercise. Children demonstrate good hygiene practices by washing their hands at appropriate times. The childminder provides children with the opportunity to access resources and activities independently. This allows children to explore their

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environment and become engrossed in their play. n Children's language development is supported well. Children are confident communicators and are keen to talk to visitors. The childminder consistently

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3 July 2023 engages children in conversation and commentates during play. She introduces new vocabulary and skilfully models the correct pronunciation of words. This supports children's developing communication skills. n The childminder does not demonstrate a thorough understanding of child development. At times, she fails to consider children's individual needs or stages of development when providing activities. For example, the childminder plans activities around a theme, such as 'summer', and does not always link it to what children need to learn next. n The childminder finds out about experiences that children have had before starting at the setting. This helps her to understand what children already know and can do. She builds on these experiences and takes the children on outings to explore the local community, such as visiting the shops, parks and museum. n Parents speak positively about the care and experiences that their children

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receive. They appreciate the childminder's flexibility in caring for children. Parents say that she provides a safe and stimulating environment for children. They comment that the childminder shares regular updates on their child's progress and ideas of activities to do at home. This enables parents to extend children's learning even further. n The childminder introduces mathematical language and concepts into children's play. For example, children sing number rhymes to encourage counting. They use positional language when transporting cars over and under tubes. That said, during some activities, the childminder does not sequence children's learning appropriately. For instance, the childminder plans a complex activity to help children to recognise numbers. Children find this too challenging and lose interest.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed child protection training to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. She knows how to identify any potential signs that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the 'Prevent' duty and can identify when they might be concerned that a child is being exposed to extremism or radicalisation. She knows who to contact should she need to report any concerns, which includes if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder makes sure that the premises are safe and secure for children to play in.

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Due date

3 July 2023 improve knowledge and understanding of child development, to better extend children's learning 25/08/2023

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Due date

strengthen the implementation of the curriculum so that it is sequenced and offers children appropriate challenge, to ensure that children remain engaged. 25/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364620 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10250781 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 6 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Sileby, Leicestershire. The childminder operates her childminding service from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector had a tour of areas of the premises that are used by children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

3 July 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

3 July 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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