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 are happy and settled in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. Her caring and nurturing manner is reflected in the confidence and contentment children show. For example, the childminder automatically recognises when toddlers are tired or hungry. She picks them up and cuddles them closely, using a soft and comforting tone of voice. This supports children's emotional well-being and helps them to feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and manages their behaviour effectively. She promotes a positive, respectful environment offering regular encouragement and praise for children's achievements. She teaches them to be kind to each other and to share toys and resources. Older children show compassion towards the younger ones, giving them cuddles if they are upset or by helping them.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an enriching outdoor environment where children develop good physical skills. They enjoy running, climbing and using ride on toys to strengthen their core muscles. The childminder provides a nature tray which piques children's interest. They plant flowers in pots and the childminder offers a narrative through their play. Children's communication and language skills are further supported as they hear rich vocabulary, such as meadow, trowel and petals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to be independent and ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, she encourages children to put their own coats and shoes on before they go outside. They independently wash their hands after using the toilet and before mealtimes. They prepare their own snack and help the childminder by putting their bowls away when they have finished. n Children's literacy skills are well supported. The childminder plans regular times to share stories with children and chooses books she knows will interest them. For example, even very young children are fascinated as they cuddle up to the childminder to look at books and turn the pages. Older children listen intently and join in with familiar phrases from the story. Children develop into confident communicators. n The childminder skilfully uses the daily routine to help promote children's mathematical development. For example, children count the bowls with the

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childminder at snack time. She asks children to cut the banana in half and then into quarters. She encourages them to count out loud and uses mathematical language, such as more and less. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their hand to eye coordination and increase dexterity in their hands. For instance, they enjoy

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30 April 2024 squeezing and rolling play dough using a variety of tools. This helps children to develop the small muscles in their and prepares them for early writing tools. n Children are actively encouraged to use their imagination. For example, the childminder uses photos of different types of buildings from around the world to inspire children. She challenges children to choose a design and to build their own house with the blocks. They play cooperatively and are kind to each other. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She monitors their progress and uses her knowledge of what they know to support her planning for next steps. During child-led play, she follows the children's interest and extends their learning through skilful interaction. However, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not always plan for the varying abilities of the children in the group. This means that the youngest children lose interest and wander off, while

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older children's focused play is interrupted. n The childminder places a strong focus on giving children rich first-hand experiences. For example, they attend a local playgroup and a singing group weekly, along with trips to the library, farm and country parks. This helps to build on children's prior knowledge and experiences and develops their social skills. n Parents' written comments express that the childminder is professional, kind and has enabled children to be confident and independent. They value the safe and happy environment that the childminder has created. She provides them with regular updates about their child's development and parents comment that their children make good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n deliver group learning opportunities that are differentiated effectively so that all children remain engaged and benefit from that opportunity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455558 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10338348 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 6 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The childminder and inspector completed an evaluation of an observation of an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments. n The childminder provided the inspector with relevant documentation, including evidence of qualification certificates, and checked the suitability records of those who live or work with children on the premises.

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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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