Childminder in Leicestershire

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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy in this childminder's home. The childminder knows each child well and understands how to support them when they need comfort and reassurance. Children feel comfortable and safe with the childminder and frequently ask for cuddles. The childminder understands what each child needs to learn next. However, she does not always use this information to plan activities to support children's learning. In addition, the childminder does not always provide enough support to help children build on what they already know and can do.

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The provision requires improvement

Nevertheless, the childminder skilfully manages minor conflicts and disagreements. She teaches children how to be kind and helps them understand how their actions make others feel. The childminder supports children's well-being, as she provides positive praise when they show resilience, such as when attempting to put on their socks.

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The provision requires improvement

Children practise their small-muscle skills as they learn to cut play dough with scissors. The childminder teaches them how to squeeze tweezers to remove plastic animals from blocks of ice. Older children enjoy using paintbrushes to mix different coloured paints and make marks. The childminder supports them to recognise colours. Older children enjoy singing nursery rhymes with the childminder. The childminder helps them to name their own body parts as they join in with actions to songs. Children learn new words, such as 'marching'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder accurately identifies children's next steps in learning. However, she does not always use this information when planning activities for children. On days when the childminder has higher numbers of children present, she plans activities that children will enjoy based on their interests rather than their next steps. Consequently, she does not always focus on what children need to learn next. As a result, she does not consistently support children to make good progress in their development. n The childminder generally provides activities that children enjoy and engage in. However, she does not tailor her support to help children to build on what they already know and can do. For example, she encourages children to throw balls and knock down skittles. Older children show an interest in counting and confidently count some of the skittles, but the childminder does not teach them how to count further or support younger children to join in. As a result, children

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enjoy the activity, but the support they receive to extend their learning is sometimes limited. n Children learn to follow daily routines. They understand where to put their toys away and help the childminder to tidy up when asked. However, the childminder

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10 October 2023 does not plan well enough for transitions when changing these routines. As a result, children sometimes spend long periods waiting for the childminder to support other children before the next activity is ready. n The childminder works closely with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, she liaises with health visitors and paediatricians to help children get the diagnoses and support they need. The childminder is inclusive and adapts activities to support children with SEND. n Children are beginning to develop independence with their self-care. The childminder encourages them to put on their shoes and supports them to wash their hands before eating. Younger children show pride in their achievements as they learn to dress themselves. n The childminder promotes a love of reading. She provides a range of books for children to access. Children enjoy reading books with her and confidently choose

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which stories they want next. The childminder encourages children to recall familiar features and recognise the different colours and shapes. Children enjoy looking at books independently and demonstrate their previous learning as they hold them the right way up. n The childminder is proud of her provision and focuses on her professional development. She regularly attends training courses to keep her childcare knowledge up to date. The childminder assesses children's needs and seeks relevant training when needed. For example, she has recently completed a course on supporting children with SEND. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive from the childminder. They describe the childminder's communication as 'brilliant' and explain their children have made lots of progress since starting with her. Parents praise the childminder's nurturing approach and feel well supported to help their children's

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding role and responsibilities. She understands the signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse, including from radicalisation and extremism. The childminder keeps her home secure by locking doors and external gates. She assesses potential risks linked to the resources and equipment the children use and ensures to remove any hazards. The childminder understands local safeguarding reporting procedures and how to report a concern she may have about a child. She understands the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household.

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Due date

ensure activities are consistently planned to incorporate children's next steps in learning 11/12/2023

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Due date

strengthen the delivery of activities to ensure children are supported to build on what they already know and can do. 11/12/2023

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should:

n strengthen changes in routine and transitions to ensure that all children remain fully engaged and interested in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396034 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10300930 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 11 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 7.30am to 6.15pm Tuesday. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the early years provision is organised, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. 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 Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

10 October 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

10 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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