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 show positive relationships with the childminder. They are keen to talk to her when they are collected from other early years settings they attend. For instance, children show her their artwork and tell her that they have made it for her. When children arrive at the home, they understand the routine that has been embedded by the childminder. Children take off their shoes and place their belongings in allocated spaces before showing excitement to play with the toys and resources that the childminder offers. The childminder creates space in her home for children to display their artwork, showing that she recognises their achievements. Children call it the 'wow wall' and proudly attach pictures they make.

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The provision is good

Children are supported by the childminder to develop their speaking skills. For example, if children say words incorrectly, the childminder repeats the word back to them, so they hear the correct pronunciation. Children are encouraged to develop a positive attitude to learning. For example, when children say they can not use safety knives to cut their toast at snack time, the childminder shows them how to use knives safely, providing hand over hand support. This enables children to complete the task by themselves. Children are asked to solve problems in their play. For example, when the childminder models how to use bricks to build a tower, she asks children how she can make it stronger. Children suggest making it really tall.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works in partnership with other early years settings and schools that children also attend. For example, when children learn how to recognise numbers in other settings, the childminder helps them to identify numbers in the environment. This includes identifying numbers on signs and car registration plates. n The childminder observes children and uses assessments to help identify what they need to learn next. She uses children's interests to promote their learning. For example, when children show an interest in favourite television characters, she purchases books to show these and to help children develop a love of books. n Children have opportunities to develop their imagination. For example, when they play with water in the garden, the childminder makes suggestions to support their play. This includes asking if they would like blocks to use. Children are excited at this concept and say that the blocks could be an island.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers children a good range of nutritious food and drinks. However, she does not help children to understand the benefits of making healthy food choices. Furthermore, she does not fully help children to

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5 September 2023 understand the importance of oral health. n Children are encouraged to be independent and to have a sense of responsibility, learning skills for the future. For example, the childminder asks children to clear the table prior to eating snack. Children help to prepare their food, spreading jam and butter on their toast. n When children first start, the transition to the childminder's care is seamless. This is because children attend the same early years setting where the childminder also works. Therefore, they become familiar with her quickly, supporting their emotional well-being and consistency in their care. n The childminder talks to parents daily to share information with them about their children's day. She supports parents to continue their children's learning at home. For example, she offers them ideas of activities they can provide for their children to help develop their physical and literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is very intuitive to what each child needs, and this is due to the relationship she builds with them. They appreciate how the childminder has supported them with their children's toileting and independence. n The childminder implements the same rules and boundaries that children follow in other early years settings they also attend. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. The childminder gives children plenty of praise for their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem. For example, when children count a set number of objects, she says 'fantastic counting'. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies how to improve outcomes for children. Recent changes include providing opportunities for children to learn how to take care of pets. For instance, children feed the fish and develop their knowledge of how to treat dogs with respect.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out safety checks in her home to identify and remove any hazards to children. For example, she uses a gate across her kitchen door to stop children accessing this area unaccompanied. When she walks with children in the street, she regularly counts them and supervises them closely. The childminder helps children to learn how they can keep themselves safe. For instance, she talks to them about road safety. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to identify if children are being exposed to abuse or extreme views.

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n strengthen opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the

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5 September 2023 benefits of healthy eating and the importance of oral health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492278 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10288960 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 13 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Huncote, Leicester. She operates during term time, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 completed a learning walk, and they discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector went on a walk with the childminder to collect the children from an early years setting and school. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account

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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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