Wood, Natalie Victoria

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

The childminder provides a safe environment where children feel secure. Children smile and laugh as they play with each other. They demonstrate the confidence to ask for help when they struggle to do something. The childminder encourages children to overcome problems, and to be as independent as possible. When children struggle to undo a zip on a bag of toys she encourages them to keep trying. Children persevere and concentrate as they listen to, and follow the childminder's instructions. The childminder praises them when they are successful at opening the bag. The children beam with pride at their achievement.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She sits at the same level as the children, playing alongside them, responding to young children's gestures and babbles. The childminder sings nursery rhymes with children, who excitedly join in with the actions to the songs and sing the familiar lines. Children enjoy listening to stories and talking about the pictures in the books. The childminder models language clearly, repeating any words that children struggle to say, so that they can hear the words pronounced correctly. She supports children's mathematical skills. The childminder encourages the children to count the pictures in the story book to see how many pieces of each type of fruit the hungry caterpillar ate. Toddlers point to the pictures and count up to five.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked with the local authority advisor and a childminding mentor to address all of the actions raised. The childminder's curriculum places a strong focus on giving children a wide range of experiences to help them develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that they will need for starting school. The childminder continually observes the children in her care and knows them well. She has a clear and accurate understanding of what she wants children to learn. The childminder provides activities and experiences that help individual children build on what they know and can do. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by accessing available training opportunities. After recognising that she speaks fast, the childminder completed training on supporting children's communication. As a result, she understands the need to talk slowly and clearly,

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need to do better?

and give children time to think, process what is being asked of them and respond to any questions. n The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before eating. She is aware of children's food preferences, intolerances, and allergies and she provides nutritious meals and snacks for the children. However, the childminder does not consistently help children learn about how to keep themselves healthy. She does not support children to understand why they cannot eat food that they

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12 June 2024 have dropped on the floor. The childminder does not explain to children why they need to wash their hands before eating. n The childminder is calm and kind in her interactions with children. She models manners and encourages children to say please and thank you. When children struggle to play together and take turns with toys and equipment the childminder is quick to step in to support them to do so. However, the childminder does not support children to name or identify their feelings and to understand how their actions impact others. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about the world that they live in. She supports children to learn about their community by taking them out on regular trips and walks. Children regularly visit the local library to choose books and to listen to stories being read. They go to the village shops to choose and buy fruit for snack time. Children have the opportunity to learn

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about wildlife and practise and develop their physical skills during trips to the local park. n The childminder has good relationships with the parents of the children in her care. She shares information with the parents at handovers about what the children have been doing each day and keeps them well informed about their child's achievements. Parents comment that children are making great progress in their learning and development. The childminder supports them to encourage their child's learning and development at home.

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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 develop strategies to support children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others and help them express their feelings and emotions n consistently promote children's understanding of the need for good hygiene practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364620 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10304425 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 3 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Sileby, Leicestershire. The childminder operates her childminding service from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 setting. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation to demonstrate her suitability.

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Inspection activities

12 June 2024 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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