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 have strong bonds with the childminder and are very happy to be in her home. They show they are settled as they show high levels of engagement in their play and freely choose from the range of activities on offer. Children behave well. They follow instructions that the childminder gives and help to tidy up when they are asked. The childminder teaches them how to take turns and share. Children learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder explains why it is not safe when they attempt to climb onto a chair.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses on helping children become confident communicators. Children enjoy singing familiar songs and rhymes with the childminder. She pauses to allow them time to fill in repeated words in songs. They learn to copy the actions in the rhymes. Children learn to think critically as the childminder teaches them to twist and turn puzzle pieces to fit them onto the board. When children find a spiders web, the childminder sings 'Incy wincy spider'. Children strengthen their large-muscle skills as they shake sensory bottles to make different noises. They practise their hand-to-eye coordination as the childminder teaches them how to stack the bottles on top of each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a range of activities that children enjoy. Children are becoming independent as they freely choose what they would like to play with. However, at times, the childminder is quick to do things for the children without giving them time to try for themselves. For example, at snack time, she peels and opens bananas for children. When children struggle to put their coat on, she does it for them without teaching them how to do it for themselves. This means that children are not becoming as independent with their self-care skills as they could be. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. They praise her homely setting and caring nature. Parents say their children make lots of progress with the childminder, and their children enjoy attending. The childminder has an effective two-way flow of information with parents. She shares information about children's development, and also finds out about what children can do at home.

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need to do better?

This ensures children are continually building on what they already know and can do. n The childminder provides a language rich environment. She narrates children's play and teaches them new vocabulary. She skilfully models language and repeats back to children if they struggle to pronounce a word. As a result, children make excellent progress in their communication and language development. Young children begin to expand their sentences and say several words together. Children show they are confident to use their language skills as

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need to do better?

3 September 2024 they talk to their friends and the childminder. n Children develop their understanding of mathematical language. The childminder teaches them mathematical concepts such as taller and smaller when they build towers together. Children are beginning to count, and confidently say three when the childminder says one, two. n The childminder supports children's physical development. Children practise pouring and scooping to develop their small-muscle skills. Outdoors, they learn to use a slide. However, when it rains the childminder interrupts children's play. She encourages children to go inside rather than continuing their play outdoors. This does not help children to develop a deep focus in their play and learning. n The childminder is reflective of her setting. She attends training courses to further develop her knowledge and skills to support the children who attend. She keeps herself up to date with local events and gives children opportunities to

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need to do better?

attend events in the community. n Children learn to develop a love of books and reading. They choose from a wide range of books that the childminder provides. The childminder teaches them how to hold the book and turn the pages. Children show prior learning as they recognise a helicopter and a train in the book. The childminder uses books as an opportunity to teach new words to children and explains what a tunnel is.

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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 extend the opportunities for children to develop their independence skills and do more for themselves n review interactions with children to minimise interruptions, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2756419 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10349395 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Loughborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30 pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for children aged two-, three-, and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider 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 it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS 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

3 September 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

3 September 2024 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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