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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are confident in their surroundings and know the routine. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to practise using their small muscles. This helps them develop the skills they need for early writing. Babies work with the childminder to thread colourful pipe cleaners into the holes on a colander. The childminder's assistant supports toddlers to hold scissors correctly, enabling them to cut leaves into pieces. Toddlers concentrate as they push dried spaghetti and sticks into real pumpkins. When they initially struggle to get the sticks in, children are encouraged to consider how to stop the pumpkin from wobbling. They ask the childminder assistant to hold the pumpkin still for them. This supports children's early problem- solving skills.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to do as much for themselves as possible. Toddlers inform the childminder the floor has become messy during their play. The childminder suggests they help each other clean up. Children are supervised as they safely use small brushes and brooms to sweep up the debris. In addition, children show kindness toward others. Toddlers help the childminder's assistant set the table for lunch. They put out chairs for their friends and ask the babies if they are okay. The childminder and her assistant offer constant praise and stickers for good work. Children excitedly chose their own stickers, which they showed each other with pride. This encourages children to be independent.

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need to do better?

n Parents are positive about the provision and state the childminder provides a safe and nurturing environment. They say their children's behaviour has improved since attending the childminder's, and their speech and language are progressing well. Parents state communication is good, and they feel well informed about what their children are learning. n The childminder helps children develop their language and communication skills. For example, babies cosy up to the childminder as they look at picture books together. They point at the pictures and name the items they see. The childminder provides challenge by asking what colour the item is or what noise it makes. Babies eagerly turn the pages of the book to see what pictures are next. During play, the childminder and her assistant introduce words that children are not familiar with. Children eagerly repeat these words, which helps extend their growing vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with daily fresh air and exercise, healthy meals and fresh drinking water. Children are reminded to wash their hands before meals, and the childminder's assistant talks to them about cleaning germs from their hands. This helps children establish good hygiene practices.

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need to do better?

24 October 2023 n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of what the children know and can do. She uses this information to plan a range of learning opportunities to help children build on their skills. However, identified next steps for individual children are not always precise enough to enable the childminder to focus her teaching as sharply as possible. n Children learn to behave well. The childminder and her assistant role model how to take turns during play and remind children to use their manners within daily routines. When children have minor squabbles over resources, the childminder gently intervenes and supports children to share and play together. This helps even the youngest children learn what is expected of them. n In general, children are motivated to play and learn. They focus on activities that interest them. For example, babies initiate a game of peekaboo with the childminder. She readily joins in and encourages other babies to take part.

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need to do better?

Babies laugh loudly as they hide their faces from each other before exclaiming, 'Boo'. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not plan the learning environment as well as possible to include babies in all activities. This means babies stand and watch as toddlers play with resources babies are unable to access. n The childminder values her continuing professional development. She has undertaken recent training in behaviour management and curriculum development. The childminder ensures she provides effective support for her assistant to carry out their roles and responsibilities. For example, the childminder and her assistant reflect on their practice in order to enhance the provision further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant fully understand their responsibility to keep children safe. They have good knowledge regarding the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes those who may potentially be at risk from radical views. The childminder and her assistant know the procedure to follow should they need to report a concern about a child. Children are well supervised at all times, including when on outings within the local community. The childminder undertakes risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe and secure at all times.

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should:

n develop a sharper focus in identifying the next steps for individual children's learning to help them to be able to make even better progress n enhance the learning environment to increase opportunities for babies to make

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should:

24 October 2023 choices about what they play with and to engage them further in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225987 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10265910 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 10 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Blaby, Leicester. She registered in 1990. The childminder operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the childminder's assistant and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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

24 October 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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