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 show enjoyment and positive relationships with the childminder. Overall, children display good levels of confidence. They greet the inspector and invite them to join in their play. Less certain children are reassured by the childminder, who offers comforting words and cuddles, helping them to feel secure. Children have fun as they play with balls and ramps. The childminder challenges their problem- solving skills as she asks them to consider how they can make the balls go through tunnels. Children work together to move the ramps to the desired position until this is successful. They show great delight as eventually the ball moves through and out the other side. Children are praised highly for this achievement, boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-planned environment which reflects their interests and next steps in learning and encourages them to participate. For example, the childminder supports children's mathematical skills as children count the number of dinosaurs they play with and name shapes as they build with a range of construction items. This helps children to build on their existing knowledge. Children are developing good communication skills. The childminder supports this by speaking clearly and repeating words to help children learn how to pronounce words appropriately. Children show confidence in using speech when they talk about the weather and colour of the week during circle time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a positive attitude to ongoing professional development and ensures that any assistants they work with attend relevant training. She offers support and coaching to focus on what they do well and areas that need to develop. The childminder attends a range of appropriate courses, both online and face-to-face, to improve her practice. She uses what she has learned to help support younger children with their behaviour. For example, the childminder recognises that some children struggle to share and take turns. Sher role models sharing with the children using positive language and direction. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and ensures that any assistant who works with her is also knowledgeable. She plans a curriculum using what she knows about how children learn and to ensure this reflects their interests. However, some adult-led activities are not planned

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need to do better?

carefully enough to support children's individual skills. For example, children not yet able to use scissors confidently were expected to cut around dotted lines. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to improve the provision for children. She has worked in close partnership with the local authority to ensure that children remain engaged in their play. The childminder has strengthened routines to be sure that every child's needs are met through

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need to do better?

29 January 2025 positive interactions. n Parents are happy with the service the childminder offers their children. They provide written comments to show how well their children have settled into the childminder's care and the good progress they are making. The childminder shares information with parents, such as photos and activities children take part in and their next steps in learning. She offers ideas to parents on how they can continue to support their children outside of her setting. n Overall, the childminder ensures children have opportunities to develop good physical skills. She provides resources to allow children to learn to climb steps and handle and use a range of tools, such as glue sticks and spoons. The childminder recognises that some children prefer being outdoors and learn better in this environment. However, although children access the outdoors daily, activities in this area are not consistently planned to meet all children's individual

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learning needs. n The childminder ensures that she works in partnership with parents to be sure children are offered healthy and well-balanced meals and snacks. She informs the parents about appropriate and nutritious foods that should be included in their packed lunches. Children develop good self-help skills as they wash their hands before all meals and snacks. They take themselves to the toilet and are shown how to use tissues to clean their noses.

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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 enhance planned activities to consistently meet all children's individual learning needs n develop the provision for outdoor play to support children who learn better outdoors to have greater opportunities to do so.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445814 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10340754 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 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Narborough, Leicestershire. She works with two assistants. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, and from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, during school holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for all eligible children. The childminder and one of her assistants hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk and told the inspector about what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder, her assistants and the children and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the children and the assistants during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

29 January 2025 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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29 January 2025 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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