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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children arrive at the childminder's house full of energy and enthusiasm. They are excited to explore and play with activities that are set out ready for them. Children use their imagination as they use toys to tell stories and recreate things they have learned. For example, as they play with toy rocket ships, they 'blast off' and 'fly to the moon'. The childminder helps children to learn about the seasons and the world around them. She encourages them to create pictures, using autumn colours, and discusses what they can see outside.

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The provision is good

Children are able to learn through their interests. They are confident to ask for help or request toys they would like out. Children work together to build train tracks or stand up the play animals. They build on their understanding as the childminder skilfully shares information. For example, she encourages children to discuss the difference between a tortoise and a turtle. Children talk about different features as they play with toy dinosaurs. The support the childminder provides helps children to make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children learn through meaningful experiences. For example, they recall what they saw when they visited museums and farms. Children generally behave well when supported by the childminder. They understand the childminder's rules and expectations. The childminder helps children to understand their emotions and how different behaviours make them feel. She helps children learn to take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has lots of ideas and uses these to plan activities to cover all areas of learning. Children learn through storytelling. They love to look at books and use what they have learned in their play. For example, as children play with play dough, they match the colours to different emotions. They talk about a story they have read and recreate the story with the play dough. n The childminder asks children questions to promote their thinking. She listens intently to the children's ideas and clarifies what they already know. The childminder uses this information to extend children's knowledge by teaching them something new. This results in children showing high levels of fascination and curiosity. n The childminder generally promotes children's communication and language. She talks to children as they play and encourages older children's discussions. However, as the childminder interacts with younger children, some discussions

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need to do better?

are too complex for children to understand and join in. n The childminder gently reminds children to behave well as she plays alongside them. She encourages children to talk about how they are feeling and to use their hands in a kind way. Children positively respond to the childminder's

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need to do better?

20 September 2023 instructions as they help to tidy away resources before lunch. However, the childminder does not carefully consider the impact of routine activities, such as preparing food or changing nappies. During these times, the childminder does not always make her expectations clear, and unoccupied children become disruptive. n The childminder supports children to become independent. Children learn to put their coats and shoes on, ready to go outside. The childminder helps children to use knives safely as they learn to cut fruit into slices. Children are encouraged to count the pieces and use mathematical language as they say, 'I've cut it in half.' n The childminder plans activities outdoors to help children develop physically. She uses this time to teach children about the world around them. Children benefit from outings to the space centre and a local forest. This helps them to learn more about their interests and provides new opportunities for them to explore.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children who have additional needs. She works with parents and other agencies to secure extra help for children before they start school. She assesses children's learning effectively and understands their capabilities. She uses the information she gathers from parents before children start, to help ensure that they make good progress. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They praise the opportunities she provides for their children. Parents say they like the childminder's calm and caring approach. They feel well informed about what their children have been learning. The childminder shares ideas to enable parents to support children's learning at home. For example, she gives advice about potty training and reducing the use of a dummy to promote good speech.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear of her safeguarding role and responsibility to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and what makes children vulnerable. The childminder is aware of the impact of domestic violence and how to support families who may need help. She is aware of the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. The childminder provides information for families to ensure that technology is used safely in the home. The childminder knows how to record and report concerns. This includes allegations made against herself or a household member.

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should:

n plan transitions in daily routines to help children understand expectations and continue to behave well n strengthen support for younger children to build on the range of words they know and to practise their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2645162 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10304863 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Barwell, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-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 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 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 the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity together. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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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20 September 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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