Childminder in Leicester

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 are happy and settled in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. Their emotional well-being is well supported through the childminder's sensitive and responsive approach. For example, when visitors arrive, she offers reassurance to children who may feel unsure around unfamiliar people, helping them to feel safe and secure. Her kind and caring nature is reflected in the children's confidence and overall sense of well-being.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be independent and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to apply their own sun cream before going outside. They independently wash their hands after using the toilet and before mealtimes. In addition, children prepare their own snacks and help tidy away their bowls once they have finished. The childminder consistently acknowledges and praises children's achievements, supporting the development of their self-esteem effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder actively promotes children's communication and language development. She reads a wide variety of stories with enthusiasm and expression, introducing new words and extending children's vocabulary. Children confidently explore books on their own and eagerly share stories with the childminder. These experiences nurture a love of books, spark their interest in stories and strengthen their early reading skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder designs a curriculum that builds on what children already know and focuses on what they need to learn next. Through careful observation and assessment, she identifies each child's next steps and plans activities to support their development. She knows the children well and understands the skills they need to master before moving on to their next stage of education. As a result, children make good progress. n Parents praise the childminder and describe communication as being excellent. She works in close partnership with all parents and regularly shares developmental information about their children. Parents say that their children are happy to attend the 'home-from-home' environment. They comment that their children have grown in confidence and learn from the activities and outings that are offered. n Children's behaviour is generally good. The childminder responds promptly when children need support. For example, she gently explains why taking toys from

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others is unkind. However, the childminder does not always consistently support them in understanding how their actions impact others. This means that children are not consistently supported to develop an understanding of their own

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need to do better?

18 June 2025 emotions and the feelings of those around them. n Children enjoy spending time in the garden, where they explore a range of natural materials, such as sand. When children notice a spider's web, the childminder responds with interest and encourages discussion about what they can see and hear. Children learn about where spiders live and how we take care of living creatures. The childminder uses these opportunities well to build on children's curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder takes steps to keep children safe. For example, when children climb up the slide, she tells them to stop as others are sliding down. However, she does not consistently explain why this behaviour may be unsafe or use these moments to help children develop their understanding of risk and how to manage it independently. n Children develop an understanding of early mathematical concepts, such as size

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and number, through a variety of adult-led and child-initiated activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to count pieces of fruit as they share a book and the number of cars when rolling them down a ramp. She further supports their learning by talking about concepts like a car being too big to fit into the garage, helping children to compare sizes and build their mathematical language. n The childminder promotes children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children have daily opportunities to play in the outdoor area, where children confidently move in different ways, such as running, crawling and jumping. In addition, the childminder plans a variety of outings, including visits to playgroups and parks. These experiences help children to build confidence, develop social skills and to further develop their gross motor skills.

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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 support children to develop an understanding of their own emotions and the feelings of those around them, and how their actions impact others n help children to learn and understand more about managing risks independently in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2716711 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10388421 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Leicester. She operates from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays. She provides funded early years education for children from the ages of nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector had a discussion about how the curriculum is organised and what the childminder intends children to learn while in her care. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 June 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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18 June 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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