Elliott Patricia Irene

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

The childminder prioritises children's well-being. She gets to know the children well and ensures they are happy and comfortable in her care. Her kind and nurturing approach ensures children's needs are understood and met. When babies return to the childminder's home after some time away, she responds to their emotional cues by offering extra support and closeness. For example, when babies become upset, they reach out for cuddles and benefit from the childminder's reassurance. This supports children's emotional well-being and demonstrates that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a curriculum that supports their communication and language development. Warm and responsive interactions with babies mean that younger children learn that their attempts to communicate will be responded to. Older children benefit from the childminder's repetition of language and introduction of words to develop their vocabulary. As children say new words, the childminder celebrates their efforts. This supports children's confidence in communication and helps them develop their language and pronunciation skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children in being kind to each other and teaches them how to behave. Older children care for younger children by passing them their special items. The childminder praises them and tells them they are making their friends happy. This helps children build relationships with each other and be cooperative. The children in the setting are comfortable with each other and enjoy each other's company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children in learning about healthy lifestyles. For example, she teaches children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting to keep them 'clean and free from germs'. In addition, children learn the importance of brushing their teeth twice a day and are encouraged to be physically active during daily visits to green spaces. This supports children's physical development and helps them to develop healthy habits for their future. n Overall, the childminder helps children to be independent. Older children in particular benefit from being able to support the childminder to set up for lunchtimes. However, at times, during activities and the daily routine, the childminder can be quick to step in and do things for the younger children instead of encouraging them to do things for themselves. This limits younger children's opportunities to develop their independence. n Children benefit from regular outings with the childminder, during which they

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need to do better?

learn about road safety. The childminder speaks to the children about what the different signs and colours they see mean and how they need to respond. The

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need to do better?

13 March 2025 children confidently explain that they need to stop when they see the red light and can go when the light is green. This helps children to understand potential hazards. n Relationships between parents and the childminder are a real strength. The childminder takes the time to invite parents into her home and welcomes the opportunity to chat about the children's day. She supports parents by providing them with information about their children's development and shares what she is doing in the setting to support learning. Parents comment on how they appreciate the updates from the childminder about key milestones and the activities the children have enjoyed. n The childminder ensures her training is current and actively seeks opportunities to extend her knowledge. For example, she has recently attended training to enhance her understanding of brain development for younger children. This supports her ongoing development and helps her to provide the support children

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need to do better?

need to make progress in their learning. n The childminder provides children with a range of planned activities. She understands what she wants children to learn next. However, during some activities, the childminder does not provide the interactions or explanations that children need to enable them to develop a deeper understanding of what is being taught. This means that children do not make as much progress as they could towards their next steps.

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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 help younger children to develop their independence by allowing them to do things for themselves n strengthen interactions with children to extend their knowledge and understanding of the subjects being taught.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311225 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10376121 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 4 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Leicester. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity together. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

13 March 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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Inspection activities

13 March 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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